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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/EPA-ORD-CPHEA-PESD-2020-03">https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/EPA-ORD-CPHEA-PESD-2020-03</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Organization</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Reference Code</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">EPA-ORD-CPHEA-PESD-2020-03<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">How to Apply</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Connect with ORISE...on the GO!</span></i></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"> Download the new ORISE GO mobile
app in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to help you stay engaged, connected, and informed during your ORISE experience and beyond!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">A complete application consists of:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">An application<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Transcript(s) – For this opportunity, an unofficial transcript or copy of the student academic records printed by the applicant or by academic advisors from internal institution systems may be
submitted. All transcripts must be in English or include an official English translation.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Two educational or professional recommendations.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Application Deadline</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">9/30/2020 3:00:00 PM Eastern Time Zone<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Description</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Applications may be reviewed on a rolling-basis and this posting could close before the deadline.</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">EPA Office/Lab and Location: </span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">A
research training opportunity is available at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Research and Development (ORD), Center for Public Health and Environmental Assessment (CPHEA), Pacific Ecological Systems Division (PESD) in Corvallis, Oregon.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Research Project:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"> Each
year, federal, state and local entities spend millions to fund activities on the ground designed to minimize the release of nutrient pollutants to the environment, yet the scope of monitoring often is not adequate to determine the effectiveness of these efforts.
This interdisciplinary research project combines approaches to compile, analyze, and share complex databases on landscape characteristics, management actions, pollutant loads and sources, and water quality.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">The goal of this research project is to compile existing monitoring data from the US EPA [National
Aquatic Resource Surveys (NARS; https://www.epa.gov/national-aquatic-resource-surveys), Safe Drinking Water Information System, EnviroAtlas, StreamCat, LakeCat, National Nutrient Inventory and the Toxics Release Inventory] together with spatial databases of
N and P input inventories and with federal and state databases on conservation activities across the US in order to better understand the impacts and effectiveness of conservation activities in reducing release of nutrients to aquatic ecosystems.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Ongoing research within EPA-CPHEA has assembled large datasets to examine nutrient release to the environment
and subsequent impacts on surface waters, groundwater, and drinking water. This research project will evaluate the scope of conservation activities in achieving pollutant reductions, and study whether these conservation programs have led to changes in water
body nutrient levels or loads. The research will move across scales, and the research participant will have the opportunity to conduct research to inform local to national management questions related to nutrients and water quality.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">With guidance from the mentor, the research participant may be involved in any or all of the following research activities:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Assembling a national dataset on conservation practices applied over time within the conterminous US;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Using GIS to examine the relationships between watershed characteristics and aquatic chemistry;<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Collaborating on related national mapping activities; and<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Conducting scientific synthesis, data analysis, manuscript preparation, and literature searches.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Learning Objectives: </span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">The
research participant will be mentored by EPA-CPHEA scientists as part of a national EPA program in the impacts of nutrient release to the environment within EPA’s Safe and Sustainable Water Research and Sustainable and Healthy Communities Research Programs.
The research participant will have the opportunity to learn about EPA's research program on the impacts of watershed management on water pollution, to conduct research on national geospatial data sets, and to apply watershed analyses and aquatic data.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Mentor(s): </span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">The
mentors for this opportunity are Jana Compton (compton.jana@epa.gov) and Anne Neale (neale.anne@epa.gov). If you have questions about the nature of the research please contact the mentor(s).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Anticipated Appointment Start Date: Fall 2020. </span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">All
start dates are flexible and vary depending on numerous factors.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Appointment Length: </span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">The
appointment will initially be for one year and may be renewed up to four additional years upon EPA recommendation and subject to availability of funding.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Level of Participation: </span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">The
appointment is full-time.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Participant Stipend: </span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">The
participant will receive a monthly stipend commensurate with educational level and experience.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">EPA Security Clearance: </span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Completion
of a successful background investigation by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is required for an applicant to be on-boarded at EPA.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">ORISE Information: </span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">This
program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and EPA. Participants do not become
employees of EPA, DOE or the program administrator, and there are no employment-related benefits. Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Questions:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"> Please
see the FAQ section of our website. After reading, if you have additional questions about the application process please email EPArpp@orau.org and include the reference code for this opportunity.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Qualifications</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">The qualified candidate should have received a doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields, or be
currently pursuing the degree and will reach completion by October 2020. Degree must have been received within five years of the appointment start date.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Experience with watershed science and spatial analyses of landscapes and watersheds.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Solid background in landscape ecology approaches and methods.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Experience with ArcGIS, R statistical software, and working with large datasets.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Experience working with watershed and water quality data.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Excellent written verbal and written communication skills.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4">
<span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Demonstrated skills working in a group setting.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Citizenship: </span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">U.S. Citizen Only<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo5">
<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Degree:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"> Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months or anticipated to be received by 10/1/2020 11:59:00
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<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Earth and Geosciences</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo5">
<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Engineering</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l2 level2 lfo5">
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<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Mathematics and Statistics</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Veteran Status:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif"> Veterans Preference, degree received within the last 120 month(s).<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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