Environment New Jersey summer jobs

Subject: Summer Jobs for the Environment! Interviews at Rutgers

Environment New Jersey is back on campus this week conducting interviews and hiring students to work on our campaigns this summer in New Brunswick, Summit and Ridgewood. Sign up for an info session here: http://bit.ly/SummerJobsForTheEnvironment

This summer our top campaign is protecting the Jersey Shore!

The Shore is what makes New Jersey great, it's where we go to swim, hang out at the boardwalk or just relax and enjoy the beaches. It's the perfect place to be on a hot summer day.

Unfortunately, reckless development is threatening the Shore, washing pollution and bacteria into nearby streams and marshes— and eventually into the water where we swim and fish. As a result, there were 245 beach closings in 2012 alone. That's why Environment New Jersey is working to convince the EPA to fix the Clean Water Act— by closing loopholes that are leaving our streams and the Shore at risk.

AND to win this campaign we are hiring students across New Jersey to get out into communities, and build support for this issue. Over the course of the summer you can expect to make between $4,000-$6,000 and make $9-$15/HR. It's a great way to build your resume, like an internship, but you get paid.

Our info sessions this week are the last ones on campus and will take place at 10 AM, 2 PM, 4 PM, 6 PM & 7 PM Tuesday-Thursday this week.

Tuesday / Wednesday: Douglass Campus Center Meeting Room E (for the 10 AM sessions come to our table on the first floor of the DCC)

Thursday: Douglass Campus Center Lounge (look for the Summer Jobs posters)

To sign up for an info session go here: http://bit.ly/SummerJobsForTheEnvironment or call 1-800-75-EARTH.

Greenpeace

Greenpeace Activist Summit

We’re happy to announce a new opportunity for students this summer: the Greenpeace Activist Summit.  This is a 5-day gathering for people who want to learn the skills of grassroots organizing to make an impact on two key issues: protecting the Arctic from oil drilling and further climate damage and saving our oceans by pushing for sustainable seafood on campuses.

Where: Just outside Washington, D.C.

When: August 7 - 11, 2014

At the Summit, you will learn - through interactive workshops and trainings - how to launch an effective campaign to protect our climate and save the Arctic or to defend our oceans from destructive fishing. You’ll get to build connections and relationships with an inspiring nationwide network of Greenpeace activists and staff who will support you in succeeding.

More about the two focus issues at the Summit:

Protecting the Arctic: As climate change speeds up the melting of the Arctic, corporations and governments are looking to it as the final frontier for drilling and destructive industrial fishing.  Greenpeace is working on a global campaign to establish a sanctuary in the uninhabited areas of the region and ban oil drilling and industrial fishing in the surrounding icy waters.

Defending our oceans:  Overfishing is pushing our oceans to the edge; fish populations around the world are facing collapse in the next few decades.  Greenpeace is working to change the global fishing industry to adopt more sustainable practices. In the US, that means engaging major seafood customer - universities - to adopt policies that require purchasing only sustainable seafood for the campus, thereby exerting pressure on the industry to change.

Whether you're new to activism or you've been involved on other issues, if you're ready to make a big difference for our oceans and for the Arctic, the Activist Summit is for you.

Priority application deadline: May 2, 2014 - APPLY HERE

Changes to the Greenpeace Semester

Greenpeace’s student training program, the Greenpeace Semester, is undergoing some changes we want you to know about.

We are restructuring our student training and engagement work and we won’t be using the Greenpeace Semester name anymore since it may not reflect the programs we offer in the future.  However, we will continue to communicate with you a few times per year about the different opportunities for students, like the Greenpeace Activist Summit, Spring Break training, and others, so that you can pass the information along.

As always, if you have questions or suggestions about Greenpeace engaging with students on your campus, please reply here and let us know.

Sincerely,

Mary Sweeters  webmaster@greenpeaceusa.org

NJDEP job #2

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
ON-GOING RECRUITMENT
TITLE: Environmental Engineer Trainee SALARY: $52,654.68 (Non-negotiable)
EXISTING VACANCIES: TBD WORKWEEK: NE (35) hour workweek
PROGRAM/LOCATION: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
DESCRIPTION: Under close supervision of a supervisory official, in an Environmental Program within the DEP, learns to conduct routine surveys, studies, inspections, and/or investigations relating to the improvement and/or monitoring of environmental conditions, review of engineering plans, and/or the enforcement of environmental laws/regulations; does other related duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree in Civil, Chemical, Mechanical, Environmental, Ocean, Coastal, Bio-Resource, Sanitary, Industrial, Agricultural or Mining Engineering or other field of engineering related to the environment.
NOTE: Interviews will be afforded based on the cover letter, resume and credentials submitted to Human Resources in response to this notice.
RESIDENCY: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:14-7(L. 2011 Chapter 70), also known as the New Jersey First Act which became effective September 1, 2011, all persons newly hired by the NJDEP on or after that date shall have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. New Jersey state employees hired prior to September 1, 2011 who transfer from within the NJDEP or from another State of New Jersey appointing authority without a break in service greater than 7 days but who reside outside the State of New Jersey are not required to change their principal residence to New Jersey in order to comply with the act.
AUTHORIZATION TO WORK: Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Regulations. Note: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for citizenships to the United States.
SCOPE OF ELIGIBILITY: Open to eligible candidates who meet the above requirements.
SUBMIT LETTER OF INTEREST, RESUME AND E-MAIL ADDRESS TO:
Nancy Fury
Division of Human Resources
Bureau of Human Resources Operations
PO Box 420; Mail Code 436-01
Trenton, NJ 08625-0420
E-mail Address: NANCY.FURY@DEP.STATE.NJ.US
Fax Number (609) 984-9823
POSTING AUTHORIZED BY: ___________________________________
Deni Gaskill, Manager
Division of Human Resources
__________________________________________________________________________________ Accommodations will be made for qualified applicants or employees with disabilities
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer

NJDEP job #1

New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
ON-GOING RECRUITMENT
TITLE: Environmental Services Trainee SALARY: $42,353.03 (Non-negotiable)
EXISTING VACANCIES: TBD WORKWEEK: NE (35) hour workweek
PROGRAM/LOCATION: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
DESCRIPTION: Under close supervision of a supervisory official, in an Environmental Program within the Department of Environmental Protection, learns to conduct routine surveys, studies, inspections, and/or investigations relating to the improvement and/or monitoring of environmental conditions, and/or the enforcement of environmental laws/regulations; does other related duties.
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in one of the Physical Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Chemical Sciences, Biological Sciences, Physical Geography or in Civil Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Coastal Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Mining Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Bio-resource Engineering.
NOTE: Interviews will be afforded based on the cover letter, resume and credentials submitted to Human Resources in response to this notice.
RESIDENCY: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 52:14-7(L. 2011 Chapter 70), also known as the New Jersey First Act which became effective September 1, 2011, all persons newly hired by the NJDEP on or after that date shall have one year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. New Jersey state employees hired prior to September 1, 2011 who transfer from within the NJDEP or from another State of New Jersey appointing authority without a break in service greater than 7 days but who reside outside the State of New Jersey are not required to change their principal residence to New Jersey in order to comply with the act.
AUTHORIZATION TO WORK: Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Regulations. Note: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for citizenships to the United States.
SCOPE OF ELIGIBILITY: Open to eligible candidates who meet the above requirements.
SUBMIT LETTER OF INTEREST, RESUME AND E-MAIL ADDRESS TO:
Nancy Fury
Division of Human Resources
Bureau of Human Resources Operations
PO Box 420; Mail Code 436-01
Trenton, NJ 08625-0420
E-mail Address: NANCY.FURY@DEP.STATE.NJ.US
Fax Number (609) 984-9823
POSTING AUTHORIZED BY: ___________________________________
Deni Gaskill, Manager
Division of Human Resources
__________________________________________________________________________________ Accommodations will be made for qualified applicants or employees with disabilities
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is an Equal Opportunity Employer

summer internships with the Corps of Engineers in Duck, NC

From: "Brodie, Katherine ERDC-RDE-CHL-MS" <Katherine.L.Brodie@erdc.dren.mil>

Date: April 14, 2014 4:50:43 PM EDT

To: "coastal_list@UDel.Edu" <coastal_list@UDel.Edu>

Subject: [Coastal_list] Student Internships at Field Research Facility in Duck, NC

Hi all, 

We have 6 positions open this summer for student internships with the Corps of Engineers in Duck, NC.  To be eligible you must be currently enrolled at an academic institution.

There are two postings on the USA Jobs site:

1 for Undergrad/Masters Students: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/365980600 

1 for Ph.D. Students: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/365984500

The postings close on Friday, April 18th.

Specific descriptions of the 6 positions we are looking to fill can be found below, though the job announcement itself is generic.

Thanks! 

-Kate Brodie

Position: Electronics Field Support

The applicant should have experience with instrumentation and basic electronics knowledge.  Duties will involve instrumentation calibration, wire soldering, cable preparation, and gauge deployment.  This individual will assist with the rebuild of our linear wave array, construction and installation of temperature sensor string on the research pier, install new meteorological sensors, and assist in Argus station retro-fit.  The applicant will be closely supervised by Coastal Observation and Analysis Branch (COAB) staff.

 

Position: Computer Science Support 

The applicant should be experienced with embedded system programming for control and data acquisition.  The duties will involve developing electronics interfaces between oceanographic sensors using inexpensive embedded systems.  This student will assist with developing the next-generation directional wave gauge (DWG) shore station (RTU).  Time permitting they would also help with the design and developing of a new in situ DWG system.  Also participate in the design and fabrication of wave staff data loggers with telemetry for data acquisition in Currituck Sound.  The applicant will be closely supervised by COAB staff.

 

Position:  Sedimentary Processes Support

The applicant should have experience in collecting, processing and analyzing oceanographic instrument data. Experience working in a sedimentary lab is also preferred.  The student will be exposed to several aspects of the research process, from the collection of field measurements and processing of data to the servicing of instruments and equipment used to collect the data. These responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

·         Deploying and retrieving oceanographic instruments in shallow estuarine environments

·         Collection of water column and suspended sediment calibration data

·         Processing water column and sediment samples for a variety of analyses

·         Sedimentary lab analyses including bulk density, grain size, porosity and carbon-sensitive measurements

·         Data entry and analysis

·         Support of field data collection activities

·         Participation as a crew member on an amphibious vessel or boat

The applicant will be closely supervised by COAB staff.

 

Position:  Remote Sensing Support

We are looking for a Masters level or higher student to intern with our remote sensing R&D team at the Field Research Facility.  Our projects include the collection, processing, and analysis of large remotely sensed data sets including terrestrial lidar, X-band radar, video, and infrared data, in order to both develop new measurement and observational techniques and also improve our understanding of coastal morphodynamics.  The ideal candidate should have a strong programming background and experience working with large spatial data sets.  Strong organizational skills and an ability to code independently in MATLAB is a must, and you will be expected to creatively “tinker” with data.   Potential projects may include: lidar point cloud co-registration, feature detection and digitization, and development of code systems for automated processing.  The applicant will be closely supervised by COAB staff.

 

 

Position:  GIS Mapping Support

The applicant should have experience in cartography and basic mapping experience. The student will compile topographic, bathymetric and other data for creation of thematic map products and presentation materials for research projects. Operates complex computer systems and software packages and develops procedures to produce intricately detailed maps and graphics for many varied water resources and coastal process research projects. Student will apply geographic and cartographic principles to the resolution of multi-disciplinary issues in geospatial database construction and map compilation.  The applicant will be closely supervised by COAB staff.

 

 

Position:  Facilities Management and Equipment Support

The student will assist in facilities management and maintenance of oceanographic and estuarine research equipment and vessels.  Duties may include: metal and wood fabrication, operation of forklifts and power tools, engine maintenance and repair, support of field data collection activities, routine monitoring of the status of oceanographic instruments, oceanographic instrumentation repair, and deployment and participation as crew member on amphibious vehicle or vessel. The applicant will be closely supervised by COAB staff.

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Kate L. Brodie, Ph.D.
Research Oceanographer
USACE Field Research Facility (ERDC-CHL)
1261 Duck Rd, Duck, NC 27949

 

252.261.6840x233 (work)
email (2): kate.l.brodie@gmail.com

Hugh Roarty Ph.D.

Research Project Manager

Coastal Ocean Observation Laboratory

Rutgers University

hroarty@marine.rutgers.edu

cell:    908-208-2970

yahoo im: hroarty728

skype id: hroarty728

Sao Paulo’s annual undergraduate research symposium

Dear Faculty,

Every year SEBS sends undergraduate students to Brazil in the Fall to participate in the University of Sao Paulo’s annual undergraduate research symposium.  We are now accepting applications for our trip next October. We are looking for undergraduate research students who would be great ambassadors for Rutgers and who have enough data to write an abstract by the end of June and present a poster in October.  Please encourage your best undergraduate research students to apply for this opportunity.  I’ve asked the undergraduate curriculum coordinators to forward the letter below to our SEBS students but I also wanted to alert the faculty to this opportunity so that we don’t miss out on our best research students.  Please note that the deadline for applications is Monday, May 5.

Gerben Zylstra zylstra@AESOP.Rutgers.edu

EPA funding for undergraduate research

Title: 2014 EPA Great Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships for Undergraduate Environmental Study
URL: http://epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2014/2014_gro_undergrad.html
Open Date: 04/10/2014 - Close Date: 05/27/2014
Summary:

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announces the posting of the Request for Applications for the GRO Undergraduate Fellowships program. It is offering undergraduate fellowships for bachelor level students in environmentally-related fields of study, with the goal of providing support for their junior and senior years of study, and an internship at an EPA facility during the summer of their junior year.  College sophomores should apply now in order to be eligible to receive financial support for their junior and senior years.  Subject to the availability of funding and other applicable considerations, EPA plans to award approximately 34 new fellowships in the summer of 2014.  The fellowship provides up to $20,700 per academic year of support and $8,600 of support for a three-month summer internship.
The GRO Fellowships program is in line with the EPA Sustainable and Healthy Communities (SHC) Research Program. EPA’s SHC Research Program provides useful science and tools for decision makers at all levels to help communities advance sustainability as well as achieve regulatory compliance. SHC is collaborating with partners to conduct research that will result in science-based knowledge to guide decisions that will better sustain a healthy society and environment in America's communities.  The research is intended for decision-makers at the federal, regional, state, and community levels.
Applicable Category(s): Grant/Fellowship Announcements
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Follow NCER News and New Funding Opportunities on Twitter:
http://twitter.com/EPAresearch

Princeton Geoscience

Princeton Geoscience is looking for a recent or pending graduate with a Bachelors or Masters degree. We would like their technical focus to be Geology or hydrogeology. Above all, they would need excellent writing skills and an eagerness to learn about and grow a career in the environmental remediation consulting field. Ideally they would have some past internship experience in environmental consulting, completed OSHA training and ability to work in AutoCAD and GIS, though these are not absolute requirements.

Please contact:
Jim Peterson, Founder and CEO
jim@princetongeoscience.com

Job with USGS

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/366544800

Job Title:Student Trainee (Hydrology), GS-1399-04 (PCI-AL)

Department:Department Of The Interior
Agency:Geological Survey

Job Announcement Number:ATL-2014-0431

SALARY RANGE:	$31,875.00 to $41,432.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:	Monday, April 07, 2014 to Friday, April 11, 2014
SERIES & GRADE:	GS-1399-04
POSITION INFORMATION:	Pathways Internship Appointment, - Part-time 16-32 hours/week up to Full-time dependent on student's school schedule.
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 11
DUTY LOCATIONS:	5 vacancies in the following location: Lawrenceville, NJ View Map
WHO MAY APPLY:	All qualified U.S. citizens who meet the eligibility requirements for the Pathways Internship Program as described below.
SECURITY CLEARANCE:	Public Trust - Background Investigation
SUPERVISORY STATUS:	No

JOB SUMMARY:

About the Agency
What General Information Do I Need to Know About This Position?
This is primarily a summer internship at the USGS  New Jersey Science Center in Lawrenceville NJ, and  applicants will be expected to start work as soon as the school year ends. The position is intended to go beyond the summer and the New Jersey Science Center is seeking candidates who can continue to work throughout the year on a part time schedule.

What are the Eligibility Requirements?

In order to be eligible for an appointment under the Pathways Internship Program:

• you must be a student accepted for enrollment or enrolled in a degree or certificate program on a full- or half-time basis as defined by the school (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); and
  
•  enrollment is with a qualifying educational institution such as a high school or state-approved homeschool; or accredited technical or vocational school; a 2- or 4-year college or university; a graduate or professional school (e.g., law school, medical school); or a post-secondary home school curriculum; and 

• students currently enrolled must be in good academic standing maintaining a 2.0 grade point average on a cumulative basis; and 

• the duties of this position should be related to your academic or career goals.

You must continue to meet these eligibility requirements throughout the duration of your appointment under the Pathways Internship Program.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

• Occasional Travel
• This position may require travel of 1 night per month

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

• No

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Applicants must be U.S. Citizens.
• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by background investigation.
• The entire period served under the Intern Program counts as a trial period.
• More requirements are listed under Qualifications and Other Information.
• A valid state issued drivers license and copy of your MVR are required.

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DUTIES:

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As a Student Trainee (Hydrology) with the New Jersey Water Science Center, you will serve in a trainee capacity, performing routine and recurring development assignments to acquire practical experience, professional competence, knowledge and understanding of functions, principles, practices, and methods used in the area of hydrology.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

-gathering basic hydrologic data concerning any one or a combination of four areas, i.e., quantity, quality, availability, and movement and distribution of water;
-developing hydrologic and precipitation data for current projects;
-collecting and processing data to be used in computing stream discharge, determining ground water availability or calculating sediment, chemical, or biological concentrations and physical characteristics.

•  The U.S. Geological Survey has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.
  
  For additional information on our internal telework policy, please reference the Department of the Interior Telework Handbook at:  http://www.usgs.gov/humancapital/pb/telework.html.  

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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

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For information on basic qualifications, which includes information on whether you may substitute education for specialized experience, please click on the following: http://www.usgs.gov/ohr/oars/quals/1316.html.

If you are qualifying based on experience, you must meet the requirements listed below:



Six months of general experience and 6 months of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-3 level in the Federal service that is in or related to the duties of this position. NOTE: Excess specialized experience beyond the required 6 months may be substituted for general experience; i.e., one year of creditable specialized experience will meet the requirements for 6 months of general experience and 6 months of specialized experience. General experience is any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position to be filled, OR experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation for which the applicant is applying.

Specialized experience may include work as a technician or aid in engineering, earth, physical, or natural science, forestry, soil conservation, or surveying; trades or crafts work in maintenance or construction of facilities or equipment related to hydrology; drafting; or construction estimating if it equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position.

Examples of GS-3 level work assignments include: 1) Performing minor repairs at gaging stations, to water level recorders and other equipment used in hydrologic investigations; 2) Assisting in making measurements of stream flow or making simple current meter measurements on small streams; 3) Recording routine measurements of water levels at specified observations wells; 4) Collecting water quality samples and assisting in making laboratory determinations of water quality parameters by predetermined methods; 5) Maintaining and assisting in readying current meters and sampling equipment for field work. For examples 1-5, a designated authority made assignments by giving complete, explicit oral and/or written instructions at the beginning of each assignment, covering work methods, available equipment, procedures, reference guidelines, etc. Recurring assignments were carried out within well-established procedures, with minimal instruction and were only infrequently spot checked or observed by a designated authority. Less routine assignments were occasionally checked in progress or upon completion.


You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position by the closing date of the announcement. 

• If this position requires specific educational coursework to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) by the closing date of this advertisement or you will be disqualified from further consideration.  This proof may be faxed, mailed, document uploaded or hand delivered to the servicing Human Resources Office (see "Contact Information").  Please ensure that all documentation is legible.  If selected, you will be required to provide official transcripts.

• Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the above requirements. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: http://www.usgs.gov/ohr/oars/quals/foreign.html.

Are There Any Special Requirements For This Position?

• Students who successfully complete the internship program may be eligible for conversion to a permanent appointment or a term (1-4 years in duration) appointment without further competition.  Eligibility requirements for conversion:  must be a U.S. Citizen; complete at least 640 hours of work experience acquired through the Internship Program (*may waive up to a total of 320 hours under specific conditions); successfully complete your degree or certificate requirements from a qualifying institution; meet the qualification requirements for the position to which you will be converted; meet agency-specific requirements as outlined in the Participant's Agreement; and must have performed successfully in your position as documented through performance evaluations.  *NOTE: To learn more about the conditions under which a portion of the work experience hours may be waived, visit http://www.usgs.gov/humancapital/sw/studentinterns.html. 

• If converted to a permanent or term appointment, the anticipated target position will be (Hydrologist or Hydrologic Technician); however,  the target position may change based on the need of the organization at that time.  Interns must meet the qualification requirements for the position to which converted.

• Throughout the recruitment and hiring process we will be communicating with you via email; therefore, it is imperative that the email address you provide when applying for this vacancy remains active.  Should your email address change, please notify the point of contact identified in the vacancy announcement as soon as possible so that we can update our system. 

• If selected, you will be required to provide official transcripts and/or letter from the school stating you are enrolled in a degree/certificate program on at least a half time basis in good standing and your expected graduation date.

• A background investigation will be required for this position. Continued employment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
  
• If selected you will be required to provide proof of a valid state issued drivers license and a copy of your motor vehicle record.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Basis of Rating:
All applicants who meet the basic eligibility and qualification requirements will be referred to the selecting official in veterans’ preference order.
To preview questions please click here.

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BENEFITS:

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You can review our benefits at: http://www.usgs.gov/humancapital/pb/index.html

• Depending on the expected duration of your appointment under the Internship Program, you may be eligible for our comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. The following Web address is provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees. To find out more click here.

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Why Is It Great To Work For The USGS?Embark on an exciting future! From the peaks of the highest mountains to the depths of the deepest seas, the U.S. Geological Survey has career opportunities that make a difference in both the lives of others and in the environment. Would you like to join the more than 10,000 scientists, technicians, and support staff of the USGS who are working in more than 400 locations throughout the United States? Apply today! As the Nation's largest water, earth, and biological science and civilian mapping agency, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) collects, monitors, analyzes, and provides scientific understanding about natural resource conditions, issues, and problems. The diversity of our scientific expertise enables us to carry out large-scale, multi-disciplinary investigations and provide impartial, timely, and relevant scientific information to resource managers, planners, and other customers related to: the health of our ecosystems and environment; natural hazards that threaten us; natural resources we rely on, and; the impact of climate and land-use changes. For more information about the USGS please visit http://www.usgs.gov.

• Are you a current student looking for a position in the Federal workforce that will provide you with valuable experience related to your academic or career goals? If you answered "yes" to this question, then this is the job for you! Come join the USGS and start doing the job you've always dreamed of.

• This position is being filled under the Pathways Internship Program which is designed to provide students enrolled in a wide variety of educational institutions, from high school to graduate level, with paid work opportunities in agencies to explore Federal careers while still in school.

• Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position. 

• Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for and performance of higher-level duties.

• Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete for civil service jobs. Agencies are permitted to hire non-citizens only in very limited circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available for the position. USGS employees are subject to Title 43, USC Section 31(a) and may not: (a) have any personal, private, direct or indirect interest in lands or mineral wealth of lands under survey; (b) have any substantial personal, private, direct or indirect interests in any private mining or mineral enterprise doing business with the United States; or (c) execute surveys or examinations for private parties or corporations.

• The application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579, 5 USC 552a). The information is used to determine qualifications for employment, and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361.

• THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

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HOW TO APPLY:

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• Applications (resume and application questions) for this vacancy must be received on-line via USAJOBS BEFORE midnight Eastern Time (Washington, D.C. time) on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online resume, you will not be considered for this position. Requests for extensions will not be granted. Most libraries, employment offices, and all USGS personnel offices can provide access to the Internet. If applying online poses a hardship for you, you must speak to someone in the Servicing Human Resources Office listed on this announcement PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE for assistance.

• Instructions for Applying Online for this Vacancy Announcement: 1)Click the blue "Apply Online" button. 2)If you are not a registered USAJOBS user, please create a new account and follow the instructions to complete your application process. If you are a registered user, login to access your existing USAJOBS profile. 3)As a registered user, select a stored resume and select one or more of your stored documents to attach to your application. 4)Check the "Certification" box and click the "Apply for this position now!" button located at the bottom of the screen. 5)Address the eligibility questions as well as the questionnaire containing questions and/or task statements that address the knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies for this vacancy. 6)Submit required documents using one of the available methods listed below. 7) If you experience technical difficulties during the online application process, please contact the USAJOBS helpdesk.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• You are required to provide proof of student enrollment such as your current unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) or an acceptance letter for future enrollment by the closing date of the advertisement or you will be disqualified from further consideration. If you are currently enrolled, but in your last semester/quarter of completing your degree/certificate requirements, you must show proof of continued education such as an acceptance letter or you will be disqualified.   This proof may be faxed, mailed, document uploaded, or hand delivered to the servicing Human Resources Office (see "Contact Information").  Please ensure that all documentation is legible.  If selected, you will be required to provide official transcripts. 

• If you are claiming veterans' preference you must submit a copy of your DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, by the closing date of this announcement. If you are currently on active military duty, you must provide documentation (e.g., campaign document, award citation, etc.), that verifies entitlement to veterans preference and that your character of military service is honorable. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, in addition to the DD-214, you must submit documentation that supports your claim (e.g., an official statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs or from a branch of the Armed Forces certifying the existence of a service-connected disability; or receipt of a Purple Heart). If you fail to submit any of the required documentation, you will not be granted veterans preference. Additional information on veterans' preference can be found in the VetGuide.

• Required documents may be: 1)faxed to the Agency Contact (see "Contact Information") 2)uploaded directly from your desktop 3)uploaded directly from your USAJOBS stored attachments 4)hand delivered to the servicing Human Resources Office (see 'Contact Information').

• Auto-Requested Fax: allows you to submit required documentation that will be electronically displayed along with your resume.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Mary Dunlap
Phone: 303-236-9563
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Email: mmdunlap@usgs.gov

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Master of Business and Science

Are you interested in studying both science and business during your graduate degree? -- The Master of Business & Science (MBS) degree is a professional science master's degree combining graduate science courses with courses in business. There are many different concentrations to choose from.
Join us for an information session...

MBS Open House & Information Session!
When: Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Time: 5-8pm
2 Information Sessions!: 1st Presentation will be at 5:00pm and then at 7pm
Where: 1st Floor Auditorium, CoRE Building
Parking is allowed in lots 64 and 60a & 60b without permit

--Ines Czechowski
Program Coordinator

Professional Science Master's Program
CoRE Bldg., Rm 726
96 Frelinghuysen Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854-8018
p. 848-445-9292
f. 732-445-5182
e. ines@dceo.rutgers.edu
w. mbs.rutgers.edu

SEBS Student Ambassadors

Dear Faculty and Staff Advisors,

I am pleased to announce that Rick Ludescher and Bob Hills have given final approval to the establishment of a new student leadership opportunity, the SEBS Student Ambassadors Program.

The Office of Academic Programs-SEBS  is looking for enthusiastic student volunteers who have an outgoing personality, are knowledgeable about Rutgers SEBS, and can make a positive first impression with prospective students to join our team of SEBS Student Ambassadors! We need your assistance with reaching students in your departments. They don’t have to be your high GPA students or even ones with a lot of research experience. They have be fulltime students with at least a 2.0 GPA.  They should be rising sophomores, juniors, or seniors, and have completed at least one semester at SEBS. Below is some information to acquaint you with the program and attached is an application.  Please encourage students to attend one of our two information sessions or to see me in-person for more info.

The two meetings are scheduled for:

Wednesday, April 2^nd  – 12:00-1:00 PM – Cook Campus Center, Merle V. Adams Room, Cook Campus

Friday, April 4^th –3:00 – 4:00PM – Cook Campus Center, Room 202ABC, Cook Campus

What is a Student Ambassador?**

Mission:

Student Ambassadors are current students who act as a link between the university and the outside community. They volunteer under the direction of the Office of Academic Programs – SEBS. Their purpose is to share with the public information about the various programs and student services available at our school, and build community and support traditions at SEBS. Ambassadors are leaders that are dedicated to welcoming and introducing new and prospective students to Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. They use their own experiences to give people interested in university life an idea of what it is like to be a student at Rutgers SEBS. They interact with prospective students and their family/friends at Open Houses and other campus events; and assist SEBS faculty in their academic sessions at Open Houses. They assist the SEBS Administration in maintaining and celebrating the annual traditions of Rutgers SEBS.

Duties:

SEBS Student Ambassadors have opportunities to play vital roles in recruitment and college programs such as:

• Serving as on-campus hosts for high school/transfer students  in the “Spend-A-Day” Program
• Interacting with Prospective International Students via e-mail in the “SEBS International Ambassador” Program
• Attending high schools and sharing their experiences with students through the “Return to High School” Program
• Answering questions from visitors and sharing your experiences as Rutgers SEBS students  with the “Outreach Ambassadors” and “Transfer Ambassadors”
• Assisting with the Rutgers SEBS School Induction, Baccalaureate, and Convocation Ceremonies with the “Traditions and Ceremonies Team”

Job Skills Acquired through Volunteering:

The program provides the Student Ambassador with an excellent opportunity to build your resume and gain valuable work experience - improving skills such as interpersonal and intercultural communication, customer service, team work, leadership, and working with diverse populations. Participants also build valuable connections with Rutgers SEBS Academic Deans and faculty in their major.

Time Commitment:

Minimum of 5 hours per semester

Qualifications:

Applicants must be fulltime Rutgers SEBS students (registered for 12 or more degree credits), must be in good academic standing (2.0 or better GPA), and have knowledge of Rutgers School of Environmental and Biological Sciences.

Application Process and Selection:

All interested candidates should attend an information session on one of the two dates below:

Wednesday, April 2^nd 12:00 Noon – 1:00 PM in the Cook Campus Center, Merle V. Adams Room OR

Friday, April 4^th 3:00 - 4:00 PM  in the Cook Campus Center, Merle V. Adams Room 

Interested candidates will need to file an official SEBS Student Ambassador application. The form will be available at these events or in-person from Dean Sharice Richardson, Martin Hall room 201, 88 Lipman Drive, Cook Campus.

**This program is separate from the SEBS Tour Guide Program.

Thanks for your help!

Regards,

Sharice

Sharice Richardson

Assistant Dean

Office of Academic Programs

School of Environmental and Biological Sciences

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

88 Lipman Drive, Martin Hall Room 205 – Cook Campus

New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8525

Phone (848)932-3000 / FAX (732)932-8880