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Description
Our mission is to actively foster cooperation among the Department of the Interior's bureaus and other Federal and state agencies, to encourage joint initiatives, and to consider the effects of proposed projects on natural, cultural, and historic, resources. OEPC provides advice on environmental policy to the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and the Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget.
Position Overview
The United States Department of the Interior, Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance (OEPC), is seeking an intern to engage in environmental policy work in the Atlanta, Georgia office. The duration of the internship is unpaid and would likely be for 20 - 25 hours per week, beginning the fall quarter/semester 2014.
Scope of Internship
The intern will become an integral part of the functioning of OEPC Atlanta office including general research, environmental review and comments on external federal projects.
You'll also complie minutes from meetings, and work on some general office duties.
Position Benefits
The exposure to various statutes that govern our natural resources (such as the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA), the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), the Federal Power Act, the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and other authorities) should improve the intern's understanding of federal service and the mission of the Department of the Interior and OEPC.
Compensation: This is an unpaid internship only and provides an opportunity to gain experience and if the college allows, school credit.
Qualifications
The applicant must meet the following requirements:
- Be a United States citizen; and
- Be enrolled in a college or university and receiving school credits or accepted in college for the subsequent semester (e.g., graduate school).
To Apply
- Please click below: "Apply Now Online!" to send your resume and a cover letter indicating your reasons for interest in interning with the Department.
- include three references; and a recent (not current) college transcript sent from the college.
- If selected for the position, the applicant must pass a security clearance (fingerprint and background check).
- Applicants must submit documents no later than May 15, 2014.