Part-Time Program Support

Part-Time Program Support

Job Locations US-MN-Duluth

2024-2669

Category

Research

Type

Part Time

Overview

The EPA National Student Services Contract has 2 immediate openings for a part time Program Operations Assistance position with the Office of Research and Development at the EPA facility in Duluth, MN.

The Office of Research and Development at the EPA supports high-quality research to improve the scientific basis for decisions on national environmental issues and help EPA achieve its environmental goals. Research is conducted in a broad range of environmental areas by scientists in EPA laboratories and at universities across the country.

What the EPA project is about

The Great Lakes Toxicology and Ecology Division (GLTED) within ORD's Center for Computational Toxicology and Exposure (CCTE)is responsible for providing scientific information for use in predicting and assessing effects of pollutants and other stressors on our nation's freshwater resources. Within this context, GLTED's research areas contribute to multiorganizational programs, involving scientists within ORD and from other partner Agencies.

This position is in the Division Program Operations Staff (D-POS) of the Great Lakes Toxicology and Ecology Division (GLTED), Duluth, Minnesota, and assists the Chief of Program Operations. The Program Operations team provides leadership, management, oversight, and support for the operations of the Safety, Health, and Environmental Management (SHEM), Property and Space Management, Facilities Management and Support, Building & Facilities (B&F) resource / funds management, Capital Equipment implementation and installation support, specialized research equipment design and fabrication, accountable property inventory, Fleet Management, and office management services and oversees administrative support functions to the various Branches within GLTED.

Responsibilities

As a team member, you will assist the D-POS team with the administrative duties required to support and maintain day-to-day program operations, including the administration, management, and logistics of government resources. The team members will assist the SHEM team with the technical and administrative duties required to provide on-site support in the implementation of national, state, and local SHEM related regulations and guidelines including Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Transportation, and Department of Health and Human Services, National Fire Protection Association requirements in the workplace.

How you will apply your skills

Technical and Administrative responsibilities will include :

Research and prepare reports on pertinent safety, health, and environmental rules, regulations, and topics.

• Assist with SHEM program meetings and written reports in Microsoft word.
• Assist in maintaining office records and prepare project documents as necessary including data entry within Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, VISIO and Maximo.
• Assist in creating and presenting safety, health, and environmental compliance training materials to staff.
• Assist with maintaining SHEM training records.
• Assist in performance of SHEM programs to include chemical inventory, chemical waste management, eyewash testing, hazard communication information, industrial hygiene sampling, laboratory safety walkthroughs, and maintaining associated records and documentation.
• Assist with development of safety and health related communication materials such as bulletin boards, posters, and PowerPoint presentations.
• Maintain building floor plans and employee office assignments using VISIO, and related room manager spreadsheets.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Work Experience, and Education

Location : This job will be located EPA's facility in Duluth, MN.

Salary : Selected applicant will become a temporary employee of ORAU and will receive an hourly wage of $19.84 for hours worked.

Hours : Part-time - up to 20 hours per week.

Travel : Occasional travel may be required.

Expected start date : The position is part time and expected to begin January 2025. The selected applicant will become a temporary employee of ORAU working as a contractor to EPA.

For more information, contact EPANSSC@orau.org . Do not contact EPA directly.

Qualifications

EPA ORD employees, their spouses, and children are not eligible to participate in this program.

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