Department of the Interior, OEPC Intern

OEPC's mission is to foster cooperation among Department of the Interior's bureaus (including the National Park Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, US Geological Survey and Bureau of Indian Affairs) and with other Federal and state agencies; to encourage joint initiatives and to consider the effects of proposed projects on natural, cultural, and historic resources.

The office provides environmental policy assistance and coordination to the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and the Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget.

Position Overview

The U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Environmental
Policy and Compliance (OEPC), is seeking motivated candidates to engage in
environmental policy work as a Summer Intern in our Regional Office in Philadelphia.

Intern Focus Areas 

• Selected candidates will have opportunities to gain skills and
  experience researching, presenting and/or reporting on environmental and energy
  issues relating to the National Environmental Policy Act, National Historic
  Preservation Act, Federal Power Act, Clean Water Act, Oil Pollution Act,
  CERCLA, Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act or other federal authorities. 

Specifics 

• Seeking candidates
  focused on environmental policy or law and/or fields in natural or cultural
  resources
• Internship is unpaid; OEPC
  will support coordinating internship with capstone, self-study or for-credit
  project work
• Guidance and training
  may be provided; seeking candidates with motivation and initiative to work
  independently
• Seeking 1 or 2
  candidates for summer 2014 (May - September), 12-16 weeks, 15-25 hours per week;
  flexible schedule allowed
• Applicants must be currently
  enrolled in a graduate program at a college or university
• Must be able to pass
  security clearance (fingerprint and background check)
• Must be a U.S. Citizen 

To Apply

Please use the email addresses below to send the following:  

• Current resume
• Cover letter
  expressing related interests
• Deadline for
  applications: March 24, 2014
• Submit via email to Lindy Nelson (Lindy_Nelson@ios.doi.gov) and Valincia Darby (Valincia_Darby@ios.doi.gov)
• For more on OEPC, please visit this website.