Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs

Environmental Management System (EMS) Data Analysis

Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job) $0 - $0 WC GS Closes Oct 29, 2026

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Summary

Applicants will be considered based on their knowledge, skills or abilities related to project needs. Environmentally-focused graduate students are preferred, however undergraduate students including underclassmen are welcome to apply. The government-wide "Semester of Service" Student Volunteer Program, as authorized under 5 U.S.C §31114 and 5 CFR Part 3085, enables Federal agencies to engage students in unpaid, project-based assignments of limited duration. These assignments are designed to align with each agency's strategic priorities, offering participants practical experience within Federal operations while supporting the advancement of targeted initiatives.

Major Duties

Location: Remote (100% work off site) Work Schedule and Flexibilities: The project may be paced according to student’s schedule and available hours. At minimum 8 hours per week is preferred. Number of Positions: 1
Term: Spring 2027 (90 day term between mid-January and mid-June) This vacancy will be open until Thursday, October 29th, 2026 at 11:59pm. Candidates are encouraged to read the entire announcement before submitting their application packages.
The student will work with the BIA Central Office’s (national support) Branch of Environmental Services on data collection (environmental compliance audits), data analysis and research (audit findings), and policy development (EMS) support to update
Part 59 of the Indian Affairs Manual, Chapter 2 in collaboration with BIE and other relevant offices and programs. This project will address data gaps through occasional (optional/as available) onsite travel to BIA facilities for the audits, as well
as opportunities to engage with local Tribal government professionals during audits where a Tribal program is operating out of a BIA facility via a P.L. 93-638 agreement. Environmental compliance audits are a form of evaluation for the BIA to ensure
that implementation of our EMS policy is effective. This is an opportunity for students with environmental, sustainability, chemical/engineering interests to learn more about developing an organizational Environmental Management System program
evaluation through practicing onsite audits (with supervision).

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes: Your resume (two or fewer pages) showing: Your experience including start and end dates. Education information, such as the name of your school and dates of attendance. Any knowledge, skills or abilities you've gained through education that relate to the project. Note: Resumes must not exceed two single-sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. The minimum font size is 10-point for all body text. Headers may be slightly larger but must remain legible. All resumes must maintain a minimum 0.5-inch margins on all sides to ensure readability and prevent excessive content compression. Including supplemental pages or attachments disguised as resume extensions are prohibited and will not be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications Proof of current enrollment not less than half-time in a college, university, or other accredited educational institution. Transcripts or a certificate of enrollment are preferred. BIA Form 4432 The Form BIA-4432 must be completed as stated in the Instructions on the Form and this form with must be submitted with your application (if claiming Indian preference).

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your résumé and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online assessment which you must complete to apply for the position. Complete the online assessment, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You can view the assessment here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13083308 To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/), all your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/howto/application/status. Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations should be sent to the vacancy contact listed below.