Deadline: Sun, 12/31/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Job Field: Water and Soil Resources Job Type: Full Time Location: District of Columbia Location Detail: Washington, District of Columbia Job Description: A research training opportunity is available at U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA), Office of Water (OW), Office of Wastewater Management (OWM), Water Infrastructure Division (WID) Water Infrastructure & Resiliency Finance Center located in Washington, D.C. . Research Project: The objective of this research project is to assist EPA in a collaborative technical assistance (TA) initiative to help communities access the historic investment in water infrastructure available through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, P.L. 117-58, commonly referred to as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). EPA, in collaboration with EPA Regions and states, is developing a technical assistance program that helps communities successfully administer the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs and the associated allotments for tribes, territories, and the District of Columbia. The project will conduct research to identify and provide new alternatives to identify disadvantaged communities that have limited awareness of SRF funding and have faced challenges applying SRF funding. The research will identify communities with long standing environmental justice issues and evaluate barriers to funding. Qualifications: The qualified candidate should be currently pursuing or have received a master's, or doctoral degree in one of the relevant fields. Degree must have been received within the past five years. Preferred Skills: Community planning, engineering and project management skill sets are desired. Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only Degree: Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree received within the last 60 months or anticipated to be received by 12/31/2023 11:59:00 PM. Discipline(s): Computer, Information, and Data Sciences (5 ) Earth and Geosciences (4 ) Engineering (5 ) Environmental and Marine Sciences (7 ) Life Health and Medical Sciences (6 ) Mathematics and Statistics (2 ) Other Non-Science & Engineering (1 ) Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 ) How to Apply: A complete application consists of: An application 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. Click here for detailed information about acceptable transcripts. A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list Two educational or professional recommendations. Click here for detailed information about recommendations. All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.
