Junior Commissioned Officer Student Training and Extern Program (JRCOSTEP)
Engineering students can train alongside active duty Engineer Officers of the National Park Service during their summer break as part
of the Junior Commissioned Officer Student Training and Extern Program. Participants are paid and receive health benefits ,a housing allowance and a travel allowance. Programs last between 30 and 120 days in Summer 2024. There is no obligation to join the
USPHS Commissioned Corps.
Students will work in collaboration with the National Park Service’s Facilities
Design and Construction.
Duties may include
· Assists with engineering tasks required for the design and construction packages of various projects throughout the region. Projects
may include sanitation facilities, rehabilitating visitor-facing facilities, employee facilities, and others.
· Visits sites to obtain information such as condition of systems, location of sewer mains, local water pressures, plumbing layouts,
etc., investigates malfunctioning water and sewer system components, and assists with preliminary diagnosis.
· Estimates cost, manpower, and material necessary to correct malfunctioning systems.
· Inspects active construction of water, wastewater, or other facilities.
· Compliance with designs and specifications and safety requirements.
Eligibility
· Undergraduates with at least two years of study toward a baccalaureate degree in an engineering major (including: civil, environmental,
mechanical, electrical, etc.).
· Master’s students who have completed at least one year of graduate study in engineering
· Must resume full-time studies for at least one term upon completion of internship
Benefits
· Pay: participants receive the pay and allowances of an O-1, Ensign (or more for those with prior service).
· Housing: A tax-free allowance for your rent or mortgage calculated based on your duty station and dependent status
· Health care for emergencies and space-available care at military medical treatment facilities.
· Travel costs are covered between your home and program location
Interested in becoming a USPHS engineering intern?
To learn more about the application process and eligibility, visit: https://www.usphs.gov/students/
To apply, please click on “Start Application” at https://www.usphs.gov/apply-now/
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY JULY 31, 2023
Questions?
DURATION
Temporary / Seasonal
JOB FUNCTIONS
Engineering - Civil / Mechanical / Other, Other
JOB ROLES
Civil Engineers, Environmental Engineers
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
Most people know that the National Park Service cares for national parks, a network of over 400 natural, cultural and recreational sites across the nation. The treasures in this system – the first
of its kind in the world –have been set aside by the American people to preserve, protect, and share the legacies of this land. People from all around the world visit national parks to experience America's story, marvel at the natural wonders, and have fun.
Places like the Grand Canyon, the Statue of Liberty, and Gettysburg are popular destinations, but so too are the hundreds of lesser known yet equally meaningful gems like Rosie the Riveter in California, Boston Harbor Islands in Massachusetts, and Russell
Cave in Alabama. The American system of national parks was the first of its kind in the world, and provides a living model for other nations wishing to establish and manage their own protected areas. The park service actively consults with these Nations, sharing
what we've learned, and gaining knowledge from the experience of others. Beyond national parks, the National Park Service helps communities across America preserve and enhance important local heritage and close-to-home recreational opportunities. Grants and
assistance are offered to register, record and save historic places; create community parks and local recreation facilities; conserve rivers and streams, and develop trails and greenways.
Qualifications
MINIMUM CUMULATIVE GPA
2.8
ALLOWED SCHOOL YEARS
Sophomore, Junior, Masters, Graduating December 2024 - December 2026
ALLOWED MAJORS
All Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Engineering, General Engineering, Agriculture & Biological Engineering, and Civil/Environmental
Engineering majors
WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS
US work authorization is required
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