Create cartographic products for ERS publications.
Perform spatial analysis for research projects.
Populate the GIS Team’s spatial data repository with standardized spatial data layers.
Benefits
• Salary based on education and experience.
• Downtown location (1800 M Street, NW, Washington,
DC 20036) with easy access to shopping, restaurants, and
public transportation.
• Subsidized local subway and bus transportation.
• Note: Housing and transportation to/from the D.C. area will not be paid by ERS.
Applicant Qualifications
Candidates must meet all the following criteria:
• Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited
college or university.
• Applicants must be planning to continue their
education in the next year.
• Because an internship is an "excepted service appointment," candidates must be a citizen of the United States or of a country allied with the United States in a defense treaty agreement or exempted by Congress. See detailed information on Federal employment of non-citizens. Non-citizens must have either a green card indicating lawful admittance or another form of authorization to be employed (H-1B visa or Employment Authorization Document). Please note: The internship must be consistent with any stipulations on visas or employment authorizations from their schools about the type of employment for which the student is authorized. Your application must include:
Copy of your most recent transcript; student copy is acceptable. (Please note courses to be completed by Spring 2009, and fax your transcript if it can’t be e-mailed with the application.)
Veteran’s Preference- submit your DD-214
(if applicable.)
Submit your application via e-mail, fax, or overnight mail for delivery by
March 6, 2009 to: USDA/REE/ARS/AFM/HRD
Metropolitan Services Branch
Mail Stop 0308– ATTN: Ms. Patrice Davis
1280 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-0308
Fax: (202) 690-2239
E-mail: erssummerinterns@ars.usda.gov
Send standard mail submissions to:
USDA/REE/ARS/AFM/HRD
Metropolitan Services Branch
Mail Stop 0308– ATTN: Patrice Davis
1400 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-0308
Note:
If you submit the application by e-mail, please fax your transcript if it can't be e-mailed with the application, noting that the transcript is for the summer intern program and for which announcement number. For more information on ERS, its programs, and products, go to the ERS website.
