Student Intern Program for National Enforcement Training Institute in the Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA), Washington, DC
The National Enforcement Training Institute (NETI), in EPA's Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA), offers qualified and highly motivated undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to work side by side with practicing environmental technical professionals and attorneys in its Washington, D.C. office. We are seeking students in a variety of fields including computer science, computer programming, data analysis, environmental engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, biology, GIS, economics, health sciences, public policy, government, and communication. All Student Intern positions are unpaid and can either be in-person or remote.
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What do Student Interns in this program do?
Student Interns work with practicing environmental technical professionals and attorneys on projects related to civil (administrative and judicial), investigations, inspections, data analysis, federal facilities enforcement, state/tribal enforcement coordination, and other matters. Our offices implement and enforce the Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), and other environmental laws. Specific projects and assigned practice areas will depend upon the student’s placement.
For more information about OECA’s activities, see www.epa.gov/enforcement and www.epa.gov/compliance. During the Summer semester NETI’s Student Intern Program includes a series of unique, specialized training sessions on environmental laws and the compliance and enforcement process. These weekly seminars provide first-hand knowledge from EPA’s leading compliance and enforcement experts.
Who is eligible?
Qualified students must be enrolled in an accredited college or university at least part time. Positions are competitive. We look for qualified and highly motivated candidates with superior records of achievement, a commitment to environmental, and who also work well in teams.
How to apply?
Interested applicants should submit a resume, two or three references (name, title, phone number and email address), a writing sample, and a cover letter that includes a statement of interest that highlights skills and subject area preferences. Please submit this information to OECA_Volunteer_Intern_Program@epa.gov. On the email’s subject line please include your name and indicate your timeframe of interest (Fall, Spring and/or Summer).
Deadlines:
- Applications for Spring: Last Friday in September, [minimum of 15 hours per week for 10 weeks]
- Applications for Summer: Last Friday in February, [minimum of 40 hours per week for 10 weeks]
- Applications for Fall: Last Friday in May, [minimum of 15 hours per week for 10 weeks]
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and will be considered after the deadline if positions are available.