United States Environment Protection AgencyNational Exposure Research LaboratoryEcosystems Research DivisionAthens, Georgia
The Ecosystems Research Division (ERD) of the National Environmental Research Laboratory(NERL), Office of Research and Development (ORD) at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) is seeking a recent graduate or student with a minimum of a masters level education completed inJournalism or a related discipline (e.g. Communication, Public Relations, Marketing, or Advertising, etc).The student contractor will provide services under a contractual agreement in support of a researchproject focusing on the development and application of a communication program within ERD. The idealstudent will (1) possess skills/experience in originating/developing and writing or rewriting messages,web articles and content, potential trade journal articles for consumer publications, questions and answers,and stories for the ORD web, conduct interviews with employees to develop news articles or to gatherbackground information, event planning; (2) work harmoniously to produce general informationalproducts (fact sheets, brochures, memoranda, etc) research reports, posters, and presentations) (3) degreeor other training, certification or verifiable experience in a scientific or engineering discipline related tohuman or ecosystem exposure or the environment is a plus.ERD conducts process, modeling, and field research to assess the exposure risks of humans andecosystems to chemical and non-chemical stressors. This research provides data, modeling tools andtechnical support to EPA Program and Regional Offices, state and local governments, and othercustomers, enabling achievement of Agency and USEPA’s ORD strategic goals in the protection of human health and the environment. For additional information regarding ERD, visit its home page athttp://www.epa.gov/athens/ .The student contractor will work with a mentor from the Immediate Office of the Director. Thestudent contractor will assist the mentor in performing tasks involved in preparing communicationstrategies and materials for the Division. Tasks to be performed include, but are not limited to: (1)materials for the Division Peer Review, (2) Division Virtual Tour, and (3) preparing fact sheets andposters on selected research projectsThis work is currently projected to begin in February/March, 2007 and end in February/March,2008. The initial contract(s) will be for one year with an option for an additional 12 months. Dependingon availability of qualified candidates, multiple awards may be based on this solicitation, so that the total,not-to-exceed hours of the awards equal the effort of roughly 1 full-time student contractor (2,000) hoursper year for all positions awarded under this solicitation. Preference will be given to minimize thenumber of awards so as to maximize the number of hours awarded to each student (see the EvaluationFactors for the solicitation). The majority of the work scheduled is to be performed Monday throughFriday of each week between the hours of 7:00 am and 7:00 pm. The actual start date will be determinedthough negotiation with the selected student(s). The actual hourly schedule will be determined betweenthe student contractor and mentor during the initial opening period of the contract. The duty location is inthe Immediate Office of the Director of the Ecosystems Research Division, 960 College Station Road,Athens, GA 30605. Work will be performed primarily in an office setting or in associated lab spaces. Thework is not particularly hazardous or physically strenuous; office and laboratory health and safety trainingwill be provided, if required.The hourly rate for this position is $22.13. Student contractors will be paid the basic hourly rateonly for the number of hours worked and do not receive overtime premium for any hours worked beyondthe 40-hour week. Student contractors do not accrue leave or holiday benefits and are not paid for anynon-work days, regardless of the reason. Federal, State, Local, and Social Security taxes will not be
withheld; student contractors are responsible for reporting income to authorities and paying all taxes.Student contractors are responsible for all costs of transportation to and from the principal duty stationlocation. EPA does not provide housing, meals or other living expenses while working at the principalduty station.Offerors must be (1) recently graduated (no more than 24 months ago) with a M.S. in Journalismor related degree, or (2) students in good standing, with a M.S. in Journalism or related degree, who arecurrently enrolled in a degree program at a recognized educational institution. Non-U.S. citizens may beeligible to participate depending on their immigration status and the applicable regulations of the U.S.Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) formerly known as the Immigration and NaturalizationService. If you are not a U.S. citizen, include with your submission a copy of your work authorizationdocumentation.To apply for this position, you must provide a one or two page resume or statement of qualifications including (1) student’s full legal name (2) mailing address; (3) telephone number; (4) emailaddress (if any); (5) date of birth; (6) Social Security Number; (7) place of birth; (8) citizenship or, if nota U.S. Citizen, immigration/VISA status; (9) education , including description of relevant classes, (10)work or volunteer experience related to the scientific field; (11) two examples of writing; (12) name,address and contact information for two references; and (13) a statement that you accept the stated wagerate of $22.13 per hour. Finally, provide a statement in your application indicating the total number of hours you expect to be able to work on a weekly basis (e.g. 15, 20, 30, 40 hours, etc). Attach a copy of allof your College/University transcripts, listing courses taken, grades, and overall GPA. Unofficial copiesare acceptable, if it is clear that it is from the College/University identified. Send your submission to:Rebecca Clausen, Contract Specialist, via email atclausen.rebecca@epa.govor via fax to (919) 541-4273. The applications/resume submission deadline will be listed at the website listed below.Prior to applying for this position, you should visit the solicitation webpage athttp://www.epa.gov/oamrtpnc/q0700053/index.htmto learn the full details of the position for whichyou are applying. Read all of the attached documents. You should visit the website periodically tocheck the status of this procurement and to see whether or not any amendments (changes to therequirement of the posted position) have been issued, or the solicitation due-date has changed. If youhave any questions on the information contained on this website, contactRebecca Clausen, ContractingOfficer. Contact information is above.The Government will make contract awards based on the student
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s work experience, knowledgeand skills, training and course work as it relates to the services as described in the Announcement. Pleasecheck the evaluation factors document on the website mentioned in the previous paragraph.Any proposal received at the Government office designated after the exact time specified forreceipt is "late" and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, and the ContractingOfficer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition and:a). It was transmitted electronically and received at the initial point of entry to the Governmentinfrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m., one working day prior to the date established for receipt; or there isacceptable evidence to establish it was received at the Government installation and was under theGovernment's control prior to the time set for receipt; orb). It was the only proposal received.However, a late modification of an otherwise successful proposal that makes its terms morefavorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.
Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes thetime/date stamp of that installation on the proposal wrapper, other documentary evidence of receiptmaintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that proposals cannotbe received at the office designated by the exact time specified, and urgent Government requirementspreclude amendment
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the announcement, the time specified for receipt will be deemed extended to thesame time of day specified on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume. TheGovernment will make contract awards based on all other factors other than price (students'/recentgraduates' knowledge and skills, academic and work experience -- training and course work as it relates tothe services described in the Announcement) being significantly more important than price. Personalinterviews may be conducted with the most promising candidates.The evaluations of students' resumes or statements of qualifications will be based on academicbackground and performance in science, engineering, and mathematics.Students who perform under contract to EPA must have a checking
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savings account at a financialinstitution that will accept direct deposits of Federal funds for Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) prior toaward and must register with the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and Dun and Bradstreet (D&B).To register with D&B and obtain a DUNS number, selected students or recent graduates can call D&B at1-866-705-5711 or contact D&B at http://www.dnb.com/updte. To register for the CCR, selected studentsor recent graduates can call 1-888-227-2423 or 296-961-5757 or contact CCR at http://www.ccr.gov.There is no charge to register for DUNS or CCR.Students who perform under contract to EPA may be required to undergo a background investigationconsisting of a check of Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) name and fingerprint files, and a suitabilitydetermination. Selected students or recent graduates will be provided copies of the appropriate forms andinstructions on their completion and submission requirements. Student/recent graduate contractors areresponsible for all costs of transportation to and from the principal duty station location. EPA does notprovide nor pay for housing, meals, or other living expenses while working at the principal duty stationlocation. If performance of the contract requires overnight travel, the student/recent graduate contractorwill travel under the rules and procedures established for Federal employee travel.EPA will be responsible for compensating students or recent graduates in the same manner as Federalemployees for any injury suffered while performing these services. Students or recent graduates areprotected from personal common-law tort liability for damages to third parties arising out of his/her work under the same broad-based immunity provided to Federal employees while performing these services.Properly licensed students or recent graduates may be permitted to drive Government vehicles, if requiredto do so by the statement of work.Students or recent graduates will be required to comply with Federal requirements for Standards of Ethical Conduct and Conflicts of Interest.Students or recent graduates may be offered, at Government expense, non-mandatory vaccinations,immunizations, treatments, medical examinations, and health and safety training to safeguard their healthprior to beginning certain types of work which may expose them to health or safety risks in theenvironment.Selected students or recent graduates will receive more information about these issues prior to award of any contracts.
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