The Office of Inspector General is an independent office within the EPA that helps the agency protect the environment in a more efficient & cost effective manner. We perform audits, evaluations, & investigations of the EPA to promote economy, efficiency, and to prevent and detect fraud, waste and abuse. We strive to provide solutions to problems that ultimately result in making America a cleaner and healthier place.  

Duties

The EPA OIG is seeking seeking student interns under the Pathways Student Trainee Program. Internships are provided for students with a desire to work in the Office of the Inspector General and assignments are designed to complement the interns educational pursuits while meeting the expressed needs of the agency. 

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen.
• Background Investigation Required.
• Position has education requirements--see Qualifications/Education section.
• You must submit transcripts & proof of enrollment--see Required Documents.

Qualifications

To be eligible for an internship opportunity you must meet the following criteria: You must be a current student enrolled at least half time in:  A qualifying educational institution pursuing a degree, or a graduate or professional school (e.g., law school, medical school), or a post-secondary homeschool curriculum that has been accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education) A certificate program means post-secondary education, in a qualifying educational institution, equivalent to at least one academic year of full-time study that is part of an accredited college-level, technical, trade, vocational, or business school curriculum; Students who take online courses are eligible to participate so long as all other requirements are met and the school is accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. You must have a cumulative Grade Point Average of at least a 2.0.  You must be at least 16 years of age. You must be majoring in auditing, economics, public administration, public policy, public health, environmental studies, environmental policy, political science, or related areas.

Education

Mandatory Education Requirement. Your degree must be in a related field, such as: auditing, economics, public administration, public policy, public health, environmental studies, environmental policy, political science, or related areas.

Applicants must meet requirements at the following GS levels:

GS-7: Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate level education.

You MUST maintain status as a student for the duration of this program. If you are graduating in Spring 2024 and not pursuing additional education in Fall 2024, you are not eligible for this program.

The qualification requirements must be met within 120 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable during the application process. 

All materials must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement.

All education claimed by applicants will be verified.

Contacts

• Address Environmental Protection Agency US Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW MC: 2450T Washington, District of Columbia 20460 United States
• Name: Inspector General Ofc-HR
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]