Occupational Health Intern
This position is with the USDA Safety, Health, and Environmental Management Branch (SHEMB) in Beltsville, MD. The Safety, Health, and Environmental Management Branch (SHEMB) is responsible for planning, organizing, monitoring, and evaluating the occupational safety, health, and environmental management programs to ensure that they: respond to the mission and program needs of the Agency; comply with Federal, State, and local statutory and regulatory mandates, guidelines, and standards; and are implemented for the purpose of reducing the potential for human, economic, and environmental losses associated with injury, illness, and property damage incidents throughout the Agency.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Assist in preparing safety manuals and guidelines.
· Assist in tracking and updating safety reports, chemical inventories, and other resources.
· Maintain Employee Safety Training Certificates.
· Assist with Routine Safety Inspections.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
· Efficient organizational and multi-tasking abilities.
· Basic familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet software.
· Outstanding communication skills (oral and written).
· Attention to detail.
· Microsoft Office proficient.
· Preferred Majors: Safety/Occ. Health, Environmental Science, Public Health, Health, Natural Resources, Computer Science and other related fields.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
· Completion of freshman year of college before the internship begins.
· Minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale).
· Enrollment in a degree‐seeking program (BA/BS, Masters, JD, MD, or Ph.D.) at an accredited higher education institution. Students pursuing only a credential or certificate program will be considered ineligible.
· Recent graduates are eligible if you participate within 12 months of your graduation. Instead of providing a certification of enrollment form, you will be required to upload a copy of your certificate of graduation or a copy of your conferred degree.
· U.S Citizen.
· Selectee will submit an application to the Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities National Internship Program (www.hacu.net/hnip) that includes official transcripts, verification of enrollment with anticipated graduation date, and letter of recommendation from professor, advisor, or department head on University letterhead.
- Selectee will submit fingerprints and undergo a security background check.
Agency: Agricultural Research Service
Location:
GWCC/FD/SHEMB
5601 Sunnyside Ave,
Beltsville, MD 20705
PAY:
• Undergraduate: $15.25/hour
• Graduate: $17/hour
SCHEDULE: Based on school schedule
INTERNSHIP DATES: January 7 – April 23, 2021
How to Apply: E-mail resume to David.reichard@usda.gov no later than November 27th, 2020.
Put “Occupational Health Intern-Beltsville” in the SUBJECT line of the email.
RESUME SUBMISSION DEADLINE: November 27th, 2020
Questions:
For more information on the internship position, please contact: David.reichard@usda.gov
For more information on the HACU Program, please contact: hnip@hacu.net
HACU will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment because of race, disability, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or non-job related factors in hiring.