U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

Available Positions: Planning & Project Management Co-op Position

Description of Position: Become an integral part of the Buffalo District Planning Team to help initiate and study the engineer, environmental, and economic feasibility of a wide variety of projects. Assist Plan Formulators and Project Managers in scheduling, budgeting, scoping, planning, and evaluating alternative solutions for ecosystems restoration, bank stabilization, shoreline protection, flood and storm damage reduction, and navigation projects.

Monetary benefits aside, the experience gained will greatly enhance the student's skills for future employment opportunities in both the private and public sector. If a career-conditional (permanent) position is available within 120 days of the co-op's graduation, and the co-op has worked a minimum of 640 hours, the co-opus eligible to be reassigned to a permanent position without going through another application process. Students will have the opportunity to work in a professional environment, and help them build on their interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Eligibility Requirements:

  1. College Student (Minimum 6 credit hours per semester- verification required)
  2. GS-4 if working towards a bachelor's degree. GS-5 if working towards a masters degree.
  3. Hours: 32-40 hours/week for the summer and part-time during the academic year dependent on the student's schedule.
  4. Completed high school.
  5. U.S. Citizenship
  6. Responsible for observing all safety rules, regulations, and directives applicable to work assignment.
  7. College major in any of the following areas: Planning, Economics, Geography, Archaeology, Biology, Engineering, Architecture, Natural, or Physical Sciences.
  8. Closing Date: 25 April 2003. No applications will be accepted after Friday, 25, April 2003.
  9. Please submit resume and transcript (unofficial or official) to the following (either electronic or hard copy is accessible, electronic is preferred). In addition, please indicate the position you are applying for:

Laura.V.Ortiz@usace.army.mil

Laura V. Ortiz
US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, BUFFALO DISTRICT
ATTN: CELRB-PM-PA
1776 Niagara Street
Buffalo, NY 14207

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