EPA Region 5
77 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60604
EPA Region 5 has an excellent opportunity for current college and graduate students who are interested in employment with the
EPA.
Who May Apply: Individuals who are enrolled or have been accepted for enrollment seeking a diploma, certificate, bachelor’s
degree, graduate degree, or professional degree from a qualifying educational institution on at least a half-time basis, including
awardees of the Harry S. Truman Foundation Scholarship Program.
Announcement Number: CI-R5-OT-2014-0001
Interested Applicants MUST apply online at www.usajobs.gov between 4/14/2014 – 4/18/2014
ONLY THE FIRST 75 APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED.
All applications must be submitted through the USAJOBS website. No mailed applications will be accepted.
Required Documents:
ALL APPLICANTS MUST provide proof of successful completion of required course work (copy of transcripts or a list of
courses that show title, credits earned, dates completed and degree awarded if applicable).
VETERANS: To receive consideration as a veteran, you must attach a DD-214 indicating the character of discharge you
received. To receive consideration as a disable veteran, you must attach a Standard Form 15 and letter from the VA certifying
your disability along with a copy of your DD-214 indicating the character of discharge received.
Interested applicants must either create a resume on-line using the USAJOBS resume builder or upload their own resume, then
upload all other required documents under the following options: Transcript, Transcript 2, Transcript 3, supporting
documentation. Please note only one document may be uploaded under each option.
Position will be available in the following occupation:
Student Trainee (Office Automation), GS-0399-4/5, GS-4 Starting Salary: $30,969*, GS-5 Starting Salary:
$34,659* (*Full Time, part time positions will also be offered.)
Duties & Responsibilities: Utilize the features and capabilities of Microsoft Word to type drafts/finals versions
of regular and complex correspondence, memoranda, reports, forms, questionnaires, charts and records
pertaining to the Office. Receive telephone calls and visitors for the Office. Route incoming mail and visitors to
the appropriate staff. Provide answers to routine, non-technical requests. Prepare outgoing correspondence and
material. Review correspondence for format, clarity, accuracy, conformance with procedural instructions,
appropriate signatures and attachments are prepared and included. Prepare biweekly time and attendance reports,
travel authorizations and vouchers. Arrange travel for office staff. Procure supplies, equipment, printing and
maintenance services for the Office.
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Protecting Human Health and the Environment
U.S. EPA Region 5 Office, Chicago, IL
EPA Region 5
77 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60604
Insurance: Student Loan Repayment (optional)
Variety of health insurance Ten paid federal holidays
Providers to fit personal needs Chicago Region 5 Office
Dental insurance In the heart of Downtown Chicago
Vision insurance Close to public transportation
Long-term insurance Employee Fitness Center
Life Insurance Flexible work schedules/time off:
Flexible Spending Accounts for Daily flex work schedule
Healthcare and dependent care 2 ½ weeks of vacation first year (full-time)
Retirement/Savings Plan: 2 ½ weeks of sick leave first year (full-time)
Opportunity to participate in Thrift Savings Training/educational opportunities
Plan (high-performing pre-tax 401K) Tuition reimbursement for approved courses
Agency matches up to 5% of salary Career and personal development opportunities
Contributions to the program Transit subsidy
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is a
federal agency whose mission is to protect human health
and the environment. EPA employs 17,000 people across
the country, including on-scene coordinators,
1“` environmental protection specialists, engineers, scientists,
policy analysts, public affairs specialists, financial and
information management analysts and many others.
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA)
Protecting Human Health and the Environment
UNITED STATES EVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY . . .
A CAREER THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
EPA Employee Benefits:
U.S. EPA Region 5 – 77 W. Jackson Blvd – Chicago, IL 60604