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2026 Paid Summer Internship: Environmental Health Community Outreach. Full-time, hybrid work optional. Multnomah County Health Department, Portland, OR

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Requisition #: R-19301. Salary Range: $16.30 – $30.00 Hourly. Application Closes: April 8, 2026.

What Does Environmental Health Services’ Healthy Homes and Communities Unit Do?

Environmental Health Services (EHS) is part of the Public Health Division in the Health Department. The Healthy Homes and Communities Team develops programs and advances policies that foster healthy and safe communities. We work to limit exposures to hazardous physical, chemical, biological and other environmental agents that may negatively impact health. 

Healthy Homes and Communities’ programs address a variety of environmental risks, such air pollution, lead poisoning, fish consumption, housing, and climate change. Outreach and community engagement are key strategies to offer information and resources to the public. You’ll be working with staff whose work is grounded in an environmental justice and racial equity lens, which will direct your community engagement efforts during this internship.

Internship Description & Responsibilities:

The primary responsibilities (50%) for this internship will be to conduct community outreach and engagement efforts: 

  • Support program staff in doing community outreach and engagement for different programs to promote environmental health. 
  • Interpret and present health and scientific information into clear, accessible, and concise messaging for the general public.
  • Employ culturally specific health communication strategies and methods to influence diverse audiences and affect change on various environmental health topics.
  • There will be 5-6 weeks to participate in outreach, as scheduled, about 8-16 hours a week, including weekends.

In addition to community outreach events, project options are available for an intern to choose from. They will choose one project as their focus during the internship based on their interests and abilities (30%):

  • Assist in field research for a Photovoice project
    • Work respectfully and sensitively with houseless/housing insecure people in Multnomah County that fish. 
    • Document participants’ experiences about the topic areas.
    • Develop presentations and project narratives for dissemination and grant reporting.
    • There will be between 4-8 weeks to participate in this project during the internship, about 8-10 hours a week.
       
  • Assist in engagement with communities in urban heat islands.
    • Research the effects of extreme heat and interventions to address heat resilience focus areas in Multnomah County. 
    • Develop a resource guide tailored to specific audiences and geographical areas. 
    • Participate in planning next steps for partnership development and intervention design. 
    • There will be between 4-8 weeks to participate in this project during the internship, about 8-10 hours a week.

Participants are expected to attend College 2 County professional development events. Additionally, they are expected to use some of their time to pursue professional relationships with the County or field of study (20%).

Learning Outcomes:

During this internship you can expect to:

  • Develop a personal health equity practice to advance equity within the community and with health department staff. 
  • Learn about emerging local environmental health topics such as air pollution, climate change, fish toxics, lead poisoning, and vector control. 
  • Connect with key staff who can deepen your understanding of environmental health, public health, and public service.
  • Connect community outreach and health promotion to measurable benefits for both the health department and the wider community.
  • Deliver and receive valuable feedback on strengths and areas for improvement to build relationships within the county and community.

Education and Minimum Qualifications:

  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Candidates must be enrolled in a college/university academic institution or have recently graduated within the last year.
  • Ability to promote a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and cultivate diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and values (Link to Equity and Empowerment Lens).
  • Ability to confidently, comfortably, and respectfully talk with diverse audiences, representing the County in public.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

  • Ideal candidates are enrolled in a public health or medical program or are interested in careers in public health, education, or communications. 
  • Proficiency in a second language is desired but not required.
  • Experience with outreach to culturally specific populations is desired but not required.
  • Familiarity with Google Suite (e.g., Gmail, Calendar, Meet, Drive, Docs, and Slides) and Adobe is desired but not required.

In accordance with Oregon Law, Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter and other application materials.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don’t just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Does This Position Require Driving a County Vehicle?: Yes, for community outreach events and meetings at least 1-2 times per week. A Trimet pass can be provided. A valid driver’s license is required to drive county vehicles.

Please fill out and submit an application for this position through the form also located on this website. Eligibility requirements and more details found on our College to County website. 

Questions?

Recruiter: Cole Whitehurst, Email:cole.whitehurst@multco.us, Phone:+1 (971) 2713709

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Safety and Occupational Health Specialist (multiple positions and locations, GS-7 to GS-12). Full-time, on-site. U.S. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA).

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Requisition #: 860223900. Salary Range: $50,460 to – $137,128 per year (depending on education, experience, and location). Application Closes: October 9, 2026 (application window for positions at some locations may close sooner).

Clarification from the agency

This vacancy is open to U.S. Citizens; Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) eligible in the local commuting area. This is a standing register/open and continuous vacancy announcement with six cut-off dates. March 20, 2026; April 4, 2026; June 5, 2026; July 17, 2026; August 28, 2026; and October 9, 2026. Completed applications will be reviewed after each cut-off date. Applications may not be altered after submission.

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Clarification from the agency

This vacancy is open to U.S. Citizens; Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) eligible in the local commuting area. This is a standing register/open and continuous vacancy announcement with six cut-off dates. March 20, 2026; April 4, 2026; June 5, 2026; July 17, 2026; August 28, 2026; and October 9, 2026. Completed applications will be reviewed after each cut-off date. Applications may not be altered after submission.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be at least 16 years old.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Candidate required to obtain the necessary security/investigation level.
  • Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not been met.
  • Requires a valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
  • Requires drug test prior to appointment at the GS-11 and GS-12.
  • Requires medical exam and must maintain physical requirements.
  • You will be required to lift items weighing up to 25 pounds.
  • Requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Qualifications

You must meet the Basic Requirements listed in the Education Requirements section and the Specialized Experience to qualify for Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, as described below.

EducationFor information about the Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR), please see Education section of this announcement.

Minimum Qualifications:

For the GS-07 level:
Specialized Experience: In addition to meeting the individual occupational requirement, applicants must demonstrate 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-5 grade level, in the Federal or Private Sector. Specialized Experience is described as experience that has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience are as follows:

  • Applying a general knowledge of OSHA or related safety and occupational health standards or codes to advise on or resolve technical matters dealing with occupational safety and health requirements.
  • Analyzing or evaluating new and existing safety inspection jobs, processes, products, or other systems to determine the existence, severity, probability, and outcome of hazards.
  • Inspecting or surveying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems for compliance with established safety and occupational health policies or standards and to identify potential new hazards.

or

Education: One full year of progressively higher-level graduate education.

or

Superior academic achievement in a bachelor’s degree program. S.A.A. is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership.

  1. Class standing — Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, based on completed courses.
  2. Grade-point average (G.P.A.)– Applicants must have a grade-point average of:

a. 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (“B” or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or
b. 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (“B+” or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.
3. Election to membership in a National Honor Society – membership in a freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this provision.
or

A qualifying combination of education and competencies as described above.

For the GS-09: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position. Examples of specialized experience include:

  • Applying safety and occupational health laws, regulations, principles, theories, practices, and procedures to advise on or resolve technical matters dealing with occupational safety and health requirements.
  • Analyzing or evaluating new and existing jobs, processes, products, or other systems to determine the existence, severity, probability, and outcome of hazards.
  • Inspecting or surveying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems for compliance with established safety and occupational health policies or standards and to identify potential new hazards.

OR

Substitution of Experience: Two years of graduate education or a Master’s degree in safety or occupational health fields (safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene), or degree in other related fields that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours of study from among the following (or closely related) disciplines: safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, occupational medicine, toxicology, public health, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological sciences, engineering, and industrial psychology.

For the GS-11: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position. Examples of specialized experience include:

  • Inspecting or surveying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems for compliance with established safety and occupational health policies or standards and to identify potential new hazards.
  • Designing or modifying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems to control or eliminate hazards.
  • Training of workers, supervisors, managers, or other safety and occupational health personnel in safety or occupational health laws, regulations, principles, theories, practices, and procedures to advise on or resolve technical matters dealing with occupational safety and health requirements.

OR

Substitution of experience: Three years of progressively higher level related graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in safety or occupational health or related fields.

For the GS-12: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11. Examples of specialized experience include:

  • Applying safety and occupational health laws, regulations, principles, theories, practices, and procedures to advise on or resolve unusual and often complicated technical matters dealing with occupational safety and health requirements.
  • Analyzing or evaluating new and existing safety inspection jobs, processes, products, or other systems to determine the existence, severity, probability, and outcome of hazards.
  • Inspecting or surveying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems for compliance with established safety and occupational health policies or standards and to identify potential new hazards.
  • Designing or modifying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems to control or eliminate hazards, or

Training of workers, supervisors, managers, or other safety and occupational health personnel in safety or occupational health subjects.

No substitution of education for experience at the GS-12 level.

Education

Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR):

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study — safety or occupational health fields (safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene), or degree in other related fields that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours of study from among the following (or closely related) disciplines: safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, occupational medicine, toxicology, public health, mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological sciences, engineering, and industrial psychology.
OR

Experience

Specialized Experience (for positions above GS-5): Experience in or related to safety and occupational health that provided the specific knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include:

  • Managing safety or occupational health program elements.
  • Developing and recommending safety and occupational health policy to higher levels of management.
  • Applying safety and occupational health laws, regulations, principles, theories, practices, and procedures to advise on or resolve technical matters dealing with occupational safety and health requirements.
  • Developing safety and occupational health standards, regulations, practices, and procedures to eliminate or control potential hazards.
  • Developing or implementing programs to reduce the frequency, severity, and cost of accidents and occupational illnesses.
  • Analyzing or evaluating new and existing jobs, processes, products, or other systems to determine the existence, severity, probability, and outcome of hazards.
  • Designing or modifying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems to control or eliminate hazards.
  • Inspecting or surveying workplaces, processes, products, or other systems for compliance with established safety and occupational health policies or standards and to identify potential new hazards.
  • Training of workers, supervisors, managers, or other safety and occupational health personnel in safety or occupational health subjects.
  • Work in occupational fields such as industrial hygienist, safety engineer, fire prevention engineer, health physicist, and occupational health nurse.

OR

Certificates: Certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Certified Health Physicist (CHP), or similar certification that included successful completion of a written examination meets the requirements for GS-5. Applicants may also qualify for higher grade levels based on their education and/or experience.

Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.

If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum coursework requirements for this position. Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information.

Additional information

The mission of the Department of Labor (DOL) is to protect the welfare of workers and job seekers, improve working conditions, expand high-quality employment opportunities, and assure work-related benefits and rights for all workers.

Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES

As a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.


How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your evaluation will be based on how well you meet the qualifications outlined in this vacancy announcement, as demonstrated through your resume and supporting documentation.
Click Application of Veterans Preference for more information.

You may preview application questions for this vacancy here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12903552

Clickhere for Evaluation details.

If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be evaluated against the evaluation factors below and will be placed into a category based on your vacancy question responses.

Category A – Meets the basic qualification requirements for the vacancy and has successful experience in the same or similar job that has demonstrated superior proficiency in applying critical competencies required by this position to work of increased levels of difficulty and complexity.

Category B – Meets the basic qualification requirements for the vacancy and demonstrates satisfactory proficiency in the critical competencies required by this position.

Category C – Meets the specialized experience described in the minimum qualification requirements section of this announcement and demonstrates proficiency in the basic competencies.

Click here for Evaluation details.

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You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Service
  • Flexibility
  • Influencing/Negotiating
  • Integrity/Honesty
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Learning
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Reasoning
  • Self-Management
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Teamwork

Evaluation Factors (Competencies) – All qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following key competencies:

  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Service
  • Flexibility
  • Influencing/Negotiating
  • Integrity/Honesty
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Learning
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Reasoning
  • Self-Management
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Teamwork

The information you provide may be verified by a review of your paid, unpaid, volunteer, as it demonstrates the competencies or skills required for the position to be filled. Your evaluation may include an interview, reference checks, or other assessment conducted by HR specialists, subject matter experts, or panel members and may include other assessment tools (ex. interview, structured interview, written test, work sample, etc.).

INFORMATION FOR ICTAP/CTAP ELIGIBLE(S) ONLY: If you are eligible for special priority selection under ICTAP/CTAP, you must be well-qualified for the position to receive consideration. ICTAP/CTAP eligible(s) who are category B or higher will be considered well-qualified. Be sure to review the eligibility questions to reflect that you are applying as an ICTAP or CTAP eligible and submit supporting documentation.

When Occupational Safety and Health Administration completes its hiring, the remaining list of qualified candidates may be shared with additional federal agencies. You will have an opportunity to opt-in if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results shared to be considered for employment with additional agencies. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.
This position is inside the bargaining unit. If the duty location is within the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, the position will be included in the Local 12, AFGE bargaining unit. If the duty location is outside the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, the position will be included in the NCFLL bargaining unit.

For more information, click Telework Position Information. This is not a remote work position. The selectee will report to an assigned DOL office location on a regular basis and is eligible for participation in telework as determined by management in accordance with DOL policy.

Based on agency needs, additional positions may be filled using this vacancy.

The Department of Labor may use certain incentives and hiring flexibilities, currently offered by the Federal government to attract highly qualified candidates. Click here for Additional Information.

The Fair Chance Act (FCA) prohibits Federal agencies from requesting an applicant’s criminal history information before the agency makes a conditional offer of employment. If you believe a DOL employee has violated your rights under the FCA, you may file a complaint of the alleged violation following our agency’s complaint process Guidelines for Reporting Violations of the Fair Chance Act. Note: The FCA does not apply to some positions specified under the Act, such as law enforcement or national security positions.

All Department of Labor employees are subject to the provisions of the Drug-Free Workplace Program under Executive Order 12564 and Public Law 100-71.

Required Documents

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The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the vacancy closing date.

  • Resumes: Required and applicants must provide a resume either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one from your profile. To receive full consideration for relevant and specialized experience, please list the month, year, and number of work hours worked for the experience listed on your resume. We also suggest that you preview the vacancy questions and confirm that your resume supports your question responses.
  • Veterans Documents (if applicable): To be considered as a 5-point (TP) preference eligible, you must submit a copy of your DD214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Your DD 214 must show the type of discharge and dates of active duty. To claim 10-point (CP/CPS, XP) preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214 and the proof of entitlement of this preference, which is normally an official statement, dated 1991 or later, from the Department of Veterans Affairs certifying to the present existence of the service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of your disability. In addition, a Standard Form (SF-15) should be included, but is not required. (For active-duty service members expecting honorable or general discharge or release within 120 days, click Tentative Preference for Active Duty). For more information, go to Feds Hire Vets – Veterans Preference.
  • Displaced Employee Placement Documents: Only required if requesting priority consideration under CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.
  • Unofficial Transcript(s) (in English) – If you are using education as a basis for qualifying for this position, you must submit all applicable academic transcripts demonstrating that you meet the qualifying educational requirements (ex. BA/BS, MA, JD, PhD, etc.). If specific coursework is required to qualify, you must supply an unofficial transcript from each academic institution in which the required courses were taken in order to receive credit. You may upload your unofficial transcript(s) as one document with a maximum size limit of 5 MB.

NOTE: If you are selected OFFICIAL Transcript(s) MUST BE RECEIVED prior to receiving the firm offer with a start date.

Cover Letters are not mandatory and will not be used to verify experience but may be submitted.

Do not upload password-protected documents.

Applicants selected for employment who are not current DOL employees will be required to provide proof of citizenship, and the E-Verify system will be used to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

– your performance and conduct;
– the needs and interests of the agency;
– whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
– whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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Persons who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or have speech disabilities, please dial 711 to access telecommunications relay services.

To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, including submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section.

Your application and ALL required supplemental documents MUST be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the vacancy closing date to receive consideration.

Important – Save your information before the 30-minute system timeout! For help, go to the USAJOBS Help Center.

STEP 1 – Create USAJOBS Account on www.usajobs.gov, including Resume and Saved Documents. For each employment period, include start/end month & year and note full-time or part-time (if part-time, include # of hours worked per week) otherwise, your application may be considered incomplete.

NOTE: In alignment with the Presidential Memorandum titled Merit Hiring Plan, dated May 29, 2025, applicants may only submit a resume limited to two (2) pages. Only the résumé uploaded under the ‘Resume” document type in USAJOBS will be reviewed. If the resume submitted exceeds two (2) pages, the application will be deemed ineligible for further consideration.

STEP 2 – Complete the 1st part of the application process (USAJOBS). Once you have identified a job on USAJOBS that you wish to apply for, click on the job title and then click the Apply button. For questions about the vacancy, contact the Agency Contact at the bottom of the announcement. Proceed through the steps noted at the top of the USAJOBS page. You will be able to select a resume and documents from your USAJOBS Account that you can submit as a package as part of your DOL application. In the final step, once you have certified your application, click the Continue to agency site button.

STEP 3 – Complete the 2nd part of the application process (DOL). On the Department of Labor (DOL) page, create a DOL Account if you have not already and click Apply to this vacancy. Continue through the progress steps at the top of the DOL page. The 2nd progress step is where you answer the vacancy-specific questions. The 3rd progress step Documents is where you submit the required documents (only if applicable to you) specified in the Required Documents section of this vacancy.

STEP 4 – On the Review and Submit step, verify each section of your application is complete and correct. In order to submit your application, you must have a check mark next to each section listed. If there is an X, return to the appropriate section and follow the prompts. When it is ready for submission, certify your application and click the Submit Application button.

STEP 5 – Complete your application prior to submitting it. Once your application is submitted for this standing register/open and continuous vacancy announcement it can not be altered or resubmitted.

If you are required to complete any USA Hire Assessments, you will be notified after submitting your application. The notification will be provided in your application submission screen and via email. The notification will include your unique assessment access link to the USA Hire system and the completion deadline. Additionally, in USAJOBS you can click “Track this application” to return to your assessment completion notice.

  • Access USA Hire using your unique assessment link. Access is granted through your USAJOBS login credentials.
  • Review all instructions prior to beginning your assessments. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation before beginning the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.
  • Set aside at least 2 hours to take the USA Hire Assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. If you need to stop the assessments and continue later, you can re-use your unique assessment link.
  • Your responses to the USA Hire Assessments will be reused for one year (in most cases) from the date you complete an assessment. If future applications you submit require completion of the same assessments, your responses will be automatically reused.

Visit the USA Hire Applicant Resource Center for practice assessments and assessment preparation resources at https://support-usahire.opm.gov/hc/en-us.

To view the announcement status or your application status: Visit https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/howto/application/status/. Your application status page is where you can view your application status, USA Hire assessment completion status, and review your notifications sent by the hiring agency regarding your application.

NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the cut-off date.
For more detailed information on applying for positions with DOL click here to view the U.S. Department of Labor, How to Apply website.

OSHA Applicant Inquiries: OMHRAI@dol.gov.

2026 Internship – Industrial Hygiene (EHS). Full-time, on-site. ASML US, Hillsboro, OR.

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Requisition #: J-00333198. Salary Range: not posted. Application Closes: not posted (position posted on March 4, 2026).

Introduction to the job

ASML US brings together the most creative minds in science and technology to develop lithography machines that are key to producing faster, cheaper, more energy-efficient microchips. We design, develop, integrate, market and service these advanced machines, which enable our customers – the world’s leading chipmakers – to reduce the size and increase the functionality of their microchips, which in turn leads to smaller, more powerful consumer electronics. Our headquarters are in Veldhoven, the Netherlands, and we have 18 office locations around the United States including main offices in Chandler, Arizona, San Jose and San Diego, California, Wilton, Connecticut, and Hillsboro, Oregon.

The EHS Department of the Customer Support (CS) organization is responsible for establishing programs and procedures for the engineers who conduct the installation, qualification, repair and maintenance of the ASML systems at customer sites and the necessary transfer of know-how to the customer. This internship sits within our EHS team in Hillsboro.

Your assignment:

  • The goal of the internship is to work in a team environment alongside local experienced EHS professionals, project managers, and leaders to gain insight on the ASML ways of working and our groundbreaking technology.
  • Specific projects will be tailored to match the education/experience level of the intern as well as the interns learning objectives for the summer.
  • Interns will typically be required to document and present their findings as well as making an end of summer presentation to the group about what they achieved during their internship.

Project examples may include:

  • Evaluating the respiratory protection program and aligning the way of working with the regulatory and consensus standard (e.g., ACGIH, AIHA, etc.) requirements
  • Working with stakeholders and developing new processes and procedures based on research, OSHA, and consensus standard requirements.
  • Analyzing EHS data and creating digital scorecards to report on KPIs.
  • Collaborating with EHS from other sites to align and standardize EHS practices.
  • Participating in incident investigations and EHS audits.

You Profile:

  • Minimum 60 hours completed towards a Bachelor’s degree in an EHS field and an expected graduation date of December 2026 or May 2027.
  • Preferred Majors: Industrial/Occupational Hygiene or Occupational Health & Safety.
  • Knowledgeable in MS Office applications – Excel, OneNote, Teams, PowerPoint.
  • Familiar with industrial hygiene practices and respiratory protection a plus.

Skills

Working at the cutting edge of tech, you’ll always have new challenges and new problems to solve – and working together is the only way to do that. You won’t work in a silo. Instead, you’ll be part of a creative, dynamic work environment where you’ll collaborate with supportive colleagues. There is always space for creative and unique points of view. You’ll have the flexibility and trust to choose how best to tackle tasks and solve problems. 

To thrive in this job, you’ll need the following skills: 

  • Can observe and respond to people and situations and interact with others encountered in the course of work.   
  • Can learn and apply new information or skills.  
  • Must be able to read and interpret data, information, and documents. 
  • Strong customer focus and commitment to customer satisfaction through prioritization, quality, efficiency and professionalism. 
  • Ability to complete assignments with attention to detail and high degree of accuracy.  
  • Proven ability to perform effectively in a demanding environment with changing workloads and deadlines.  
  • Result driven-demonstrate ownership and accountability. 
  • Identifies bottlenecks and drives improvements. 
  • Work independently or as part of a team and follow through on assignments with minimal supervision.  
  • Demonstrate open, clear, concise and professional communication. 
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with manager, co-workers and customer.  
  • Work according to a strict set of procedures within the provided timelines. 

Other information

  • Routinely required to sit; walk; talk; hear; use hands to keyboard, finger, handle, and feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, twist, reach, and stretch. Occasionally required to move around the campus. 
  • Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. 
  • May require domestic travel
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

You must be work authorized in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

Inclusion and diversity

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that inclusion and diversity is a driving force in the success of our company.

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Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) Manager. Full-time, on-site. Timberlab, Philomath, OR.

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Requisition #: J16861. Salary Range: Not posted. Application Closes: Not posted (position posted on March 5, 2026).

Job Description Summary:Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety programs across Timberlab’s mass timber Manufacturing and Fabrications operations, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and fostering a strong safety culture.
Drive incident prevention, risk reduction, and operational excellence through proactive risk assessments, training, auditing, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering, production, maintenance, and supply chain

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities 

  • Regulatory Compliance and EHS System Leadership 
  • Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive EHS policies, procedures, and programs aligned with OR DEQ &, OR /OSHA, and industry best practices (e.g., ISO 14001, 45001 where applicable). 
  • Manage environmental permits, reporting, waste management, air and water compliance, and hazardous materials handling specific to timber processing and uses of adhesives/finishes. 
  • Lead site audits, inspections, and regulatory inspections; prepare corrective action plans and track closure. 
  • Safety Management and Culture 
  • Establish and maintain a site-wide safety management system; set annual EHS goals and metrics (leading and lagging indicators). 
  • Lead risk assessments (Job Hazard Analyses, Change Management / Management of Change) for new processes, equipment, and product formulations. 
  • Oversee incident investigations (near-misses, injuries, property damage) with root-cause analysis and corrective actions; track trends and drive prevention. 
  • Conduct safety trainings (new hire orientation, task-specific training, LOTO, confined spaces, machine guarding, ergonomics, forklift, PPE, etc.) and toolbox talks; maintain training records. 
  • Mass Timber and CLT-Specific Governance 
  • Coordinate safety and environmental considerations during timber processing, adhesive usage, finishing, coating, and handling of wood dust, finishes where applicable. 
  • Collaborate with engineering and production to develop, monitor and control the procedures for fall protection, equipment guarding, dust control, ventilation, and housekeeping to minimize fire risk and exposure. 
  • Emergency Preparedness and Business Continuity 
  • Develop and maintain emergency response plans, fire protection strategies, spill response, and business continuity plans; conduct drills and coordinate with local authorities. 
  • Maintain EHS records, SDS library, incident databases, and regulatory calendars; ensure data integrity and accessibility for audits. 
  • Training, Communication, and Stakeholder Engagement 
  • Build a sustainable safety culture through leadership presence on the floor, mentorship of supervisors, and transparent communication of EHS performance. 
  • Partner with HR and production for workers’ compensation administration support, return-to-work programs, and ergonomics initiatives. 
  • Interface with suppliers, contractors, and customers on EHS expectations, permits, inspections, and compliance documentation. 
  • Continuous Improvement and Metrics 
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reductions related to EHS programs, and alignment with corporate sustainability goals (e.g., emissions reductions, waste diversion). 
  • Prepare and present regular EHS performance reports to leadership, including risk registers, corrective action statuses, and audit results. 
  • Team Leadership and Collaboration 
  • Lead the site EHS team (coordinators, specialists, or contractors) and EHS committees; delegate responsibilities while maintaining accountability. 
  • Collaborate with maintenance and operations to integrate safety and environmental considerations into daily plan, preventive maintenance, and capital project reviews. 

Qualifications 

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications preferred. 
  • Experience: 5+ years of progressive EHS leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing or wood products, mass timber, or lumber operations; experience with wood dust, adhesives, coatings, or related chemical processes is a plus. 
  • Certifications: Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Board Certified Safety Engineer (BCSE), or CIH preferred; additional certifications (OSHA 30/10, LEAN/6S, ISO 45001) beneficial. 
  • Knowledge: Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local EHS regulations; experience with permits, reporting, incident investigations, and training development. 
  • Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities; strong communication and leadership skills; proficiency in risk assessment tools (HIRA, JSA/Job Hazard Analysis, HAZOP), incident management, and data analytics. 

Technical Specialist (Operations & Policy Analyst 3). Full-time, Hybrid Work Optional. Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS). Salem, OR.

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Requisition #: REQ-193401. Salary Range: $6,276 – $9,644/month. Application Closes: March 11, 2026.

Job Description:

Our mission…

To equitably protect and empower consumers and workers while maintaining a predictable yet innovative regulatory environment for the businesses we regulate.

The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) is a progressive business regulatory state agency dedicated to the mission of protecting and serving Oregon’s consumers and workers while supporting a positive business climate. The department administers state laws and rules governing workers’ compensation, occupational safety and health, financial institutions, insurance companies and building codes. The department has consumer protection and education programs, offices, and ombuds to help consumers, injured workers, and businesses.

This position is with the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA). Oregon OSHA is responsible for assuring safe and healthful working conditions for Oregon workers through promulgation and enforcement of Occupational Safety and Health Regulations, and by providing education and consultation to employees and employers.

This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

What’s in it for you:

  • Rewarding work in a productive and creative environment
  • Colleagues who are passionate about public service
  • Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and a competitive benefits package
  • Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon
  • Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

This position is eligible to telework on a part-time basis once the incumbent has gained the proficiency to perform work independently. However, regular, scheduled office hours are also required.

Here’s what you will do:

As a Technical Specialist, you will serve as an expert for the division and provide technical guidance on safety and health rules. You will participate in activities related to development and interpretation of safety and health standards, providing technical assistance to division staff, other agencies, local jurisdictions, and the public. Responsibilities include:

  • Developing and drafting rules
  • Rule interpretations
  • Providing technical guidance on the adopted rules
  • Report and letter writing
  • Providing advice to management and staff on policy issues affecting division operations, industries, and local jurisdictions
  • Serving as a primary liaison to several boards and committees, to specific industries and potentially to local government, depending on the assignment

For a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities of this position, please review the position description.

Here’s what you need to qualify:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Public Health, Environmental Science, Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or Political Science AND four years of professional-level evaluative, analytical, and planning work experience in occupational safety and health, public health, or environmental protection

OR

  • Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven years of professional-level evaluative, analytical, and planning work experience in occupational safety and health, public health, or environmental protection

Requested Skills:

  • Knowledge of federal and state occupational safety and health standards
  • Strong research skills and problem solving skills
  • Ability to explain, verbally and in writing, procedures/technical requirements in clear, and concise manner
  • Experience working with diverse groups and conflicting views
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Application information:

  • A resume and cover letter are required for this job posting. Please attach them in the “Resume / Cover Letter” section of the application.
  • Please ensure that you clearly demonstrate in your application materials that you meet the qualifications and requested skills listed above and that you follow all instructions carefully. Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date will be considered.
  • You may be asked to submit a skills assessment, a writing sample, or a video interview as part of the application screening process.

Additional information:

  • Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered.  The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials.  On average, candidates new to state service will most likely be offered compensation in the lower to mid-level of the salary range.
  • The salary range listed is the non-PERS eligible rate. If you are already a participating PERS member or once you become PERS eligible after 6 months of employment, the salary range will increase by 6.95% and the required 6% employee retirement contribution will be deducted from your pay.
  • This position is subject to a fingerprint background check for any convictions directly related to its duties and responsibilities. Only job-related convictions will be considered and will not automatically disqualify the candidate.
  • The State of Oregon does not request or require your age, date of birth, attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process. This information may be required after the interview process, depending on the requirements of the position.
  • Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks in the “My Tasks” section at the top of the Candidate Home page.
  • We hire preferred workers!  For more information, please visit our website: Preferred Worker Program.
  • The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) does not offer VISA sponsorships. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet our agency employment eligibility standards. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. DCBS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Helpful links and contact information:

Learn more about DCBS

DCBS Career Fairs and Workshops

Understanding the State Application Process

Help and Support webpage

For more information you may contact us by e-mail at DCBS.Recruiting@dcbs.oregon.gov.

DCBS is fully committed to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified candidates without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status.  For more information, please visit our diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging webpage.

2026 Summer Environmental Internship. Full-time, on-site with some hybrid work possible. LAM Research, Tualatin, OR

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Requisition #: 193707. Salary Range: not posted. Application Closes: not posted.

Position Description

The group you’ll be a part of: The Environmental Intern will report to the Global Environmental Director within the Global Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) team at Lam Research.

The impact you’ll make: The Environmental Intern will support both the Global EHS team and the Tualatin site EHS team by contributing to key environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives. This role is ideal for a student pursuing an environmental, chemical, or engineering-related degree who is interested in environmental compliance, sustainability data management, and hands-on fieldwork in an advanced manufacturing or research and development environment.

The intern will assist with migrating site-specific EHS documents to the central document control system, helping global sites implement air emission inventory and stormwater site compliance evaluation in accordance with the global EHS technical standards, managing Safety Data Sheets in our SDS repository, and performing gap assessments of corporate and/or site programs. This position provides a valuable opportunity to gain experience across multiple environmental programs and regulatory frameworks.
What you’ll do

Global Environmental Support: 

Assist global sites with air emissions inventory and stormwater site compliance evaluations.
Support global sites with industrial wastewater sampling plans.
Track findings from internal compliance audit.

Environmental Program Administration

Manage Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in the repository system. 
Conduct gap assessments of corporate environmental programs.

Site Environmental Support

Conduct inspections and observations related to:
    Stormwater program
    Onsite pretreatment systems
    Chemical and hazardous waste storage areas.

Who we’re looking for: 

Bachelor-level student in Environmental Science, Engineering, or relevant field
Strong analytical skills. Good understanding of chemistry. 
Strong computer literacy skills including mastery knowledge of Microsoft suite (excel, word, power-point) skills. 
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Self-motivated and needs little supervision.

Our commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research (“Lam” or the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company’s intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.

Our Perks and Benefits

At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Lam Research at 510-572-4477 or hrsupport@lamresearch.com for assistance.

Environmental Health Specialist 1. Full-time, on-site. Linn County Health Department, Albany, OR

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Requisition #: 25-00074. Salary Range: $4,848.00 – $6,184.00 Monthly. Application Closes: until filled (first posted on January 23, 2026).

Job Summary

This is a full time position with the Environmental Health Program working primarily in the areas of retail food protection, safe drinking water, and VECTOR control. Responsibilities may also include communicable disease control, community outreach and education, consultation with individuals, groups and organizations, and investigation and enforcement of environmental complaints and regulations. Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of environmental health; knowledge of the laws and administrative rules governing the environmental health programs of the State; ability to make thorough investigations, compile data, and present clear, concise reports; ability to promote awareness of, and participation toward the correction of public health problems among the general public; ability to plan and organize work effectively; knowledge of the methods and equipment used by the industries and any other phase of the social structure in which the program is concerned.

Minimum Qualifications

Environmental Health Specialist 1:

A bachelor’s degree and at least 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent semester hours, in science courses relating to environmental sanitation from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience and training as determined by the Environmental Health Registration Board. Proof of registration with the Oregon Health Licensing Office as an Environmental Health Specialist Trainee within 60 days of employment. Additional coursework in soil science is preferred. 

Environmental Health Specialist 2:

Current registration as an Oregon Environmental Health Specialist or Registered Environmental Health in another state eligible for reciprocity as determined by the Oregon Environmental Health Registration Board. A bachelor’s degree and at least 45 quarter hours, or the equivalent semester hours, in science courses relating to environmental sanitation from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience and training as determined by the Environmental Health Registration Board. Two years’ experience in environmental health work A valid Oregon driver’s license is required. Additional coursework in soil science is preferred.This is a non-supervisory position.  Lead work and coordination of work of others is not a typical function assigned to this position. Incumbents in this position may provide training and orientation to newly assigned personnel.

Must be able to pass a criminal history check. A valid Oregon driver’s license with an acceptable driving record that meets the County’s requirements is required.

Special Requirements

VISA SPONSORSHIP
 
Linn County does not offer VISA sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.

Linn County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

2026 Summer Internship. Sustainability Intern, full-time, on-site. Sound Transit, Seattle, WA.

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Requisition #: SUSTA003454. Salary Range: $22/hr – $39/hr (depending on role and qualifications). Application Closes: Not posted.

Job Description

This is a paid internship, range of $22/hr – $39/hr (depending on role and qualifications) for those currently pursuing undergraduate degrees and higher rates for those currently pursuing graduate level degrees. 

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including: 

  • Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner. 
  • Employee Assistance Program. 
  • Paid Time Off: An accrual of up to 4 hours per pay period. Up to 2 floating holidays. 
  • Full-time interns will receive an ORCA card at no cost. This card can be used on buses, trains, water taxis in the Puget Sound region, along with the Monorail and Seattle Streetcar. 
  • In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues. 

Tentative 2026 Internship Dates:

  • Semester students: May 18th to July 24th    
  • Quarter students:  June 15th to August 21st

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

Sound Transit’s Office of Planning and Development takes an integrated, shared approach to delivering the best planning and development outcomes for local partners and creates strong, sustainable, transit-focused communities. The Sustainability intern will have an opportunity to be a part of the Sustainability team that oversees our Sustainability services and learn how a large regional transit system is managed.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

JOB DUTIES:

  • General research and data collection on sustainability topic as needed.
  • Data collection and analysis to support annual sustainability reporting KPIs and metrics, as well as sustainability initiatives for design and construction.
  • Research on various sustainability topics.
  • General writing and editing for internal and external communications about sustainability topics.

POTENTIAL PROJECTS:

  • Research and assisting team members on analysis of third-party sustainability certifications such as LEED, Envision, and Salmon-Safe.
  • Research feasibility and/or assisting team members on pilot design for various sustainable design features such as solar arrays.
  • Data analysis to inform various sustainable design and construction topics such as costs of sustainable design and construction contractor greenhouse gas emissions.
  • Writing and development of communication materials for various sustainability topics.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Applicants must be a current college student in good academic standing, enrolled in an accredited associate, bachelor’s or graduate degree program in Environmental Studies, Urban Planning, Public Affairs, or other non-technical discipline or relevant two-year certificate.          

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

  • Understanding and passion about sustainability.
  • Excellent writing and research skills.
  • Computer skills with an emphasis with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and file management.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Work is performed in a standard office environment.
  • The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.

Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Occupational Safety and Health Intern. Full-time, on-site. SAIF Corporation, Salem, OR.

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Requisition #: R1166. Salary: $25.25/hour. Application Closes: February 24, 2026.

Job Description

Are you a college student passionate about improving safety and health outcomes? Does your degree program require an internship?

SAIF is offering a summer internship program for college students pursuing a degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, nursing, public health, or environmental safety and health.

To be eligible, you must continue your degree program following the internship. Students who will graduate before or directly after the internship are not eligible.

At SAIF, we’re not your typical insurance company. We’re on a mission to transform workplaces across Oregon into safe havens for employees. As a publicly owned workers’ compensation insurer, we’re committed to creating a healthier, safer workforce.

You’ll work with seasoned professionals, including safety management consultants and a team holding certifications in industrial hygiene, ergonomics, safety, and occupational health nursing.

You’ll tackle meaningful real-world challenges and projects directly impacting workplace safety—from hazard evaluations to report writing. With a Total Worker Health® focus, you’ll discover how different disciplines intersect to improve overall well-being at home and work.

If you’re self-motivated, organized, and passionate about health and safety, apply to join us in our efforts to make Oregon the safest place to work.

Responsibilities:

  • Learn and apply consulting strategies on a variety of occupational safety and health issues, focusing on enhancing the health and well-being of Oregon workers.
  • Assist safety and health staff with onsite consultations and analyses of a variety of policyholders’ work environments. Assess exposure to a variety of physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic hazards, using occupational health regulations, standards, and best practices to reduce and/or eliminate safety and health risks.
  • Evaluate and document observations, analysis findings, and recommendations. Author technical reports and correspondence for policyholders; submit for internal quality review.
  • Research, analyze, and summarize occupational safety and health issues and trends using a variety of data sources and systems. Develop recommendations to improve outcomes.
  • Work with SAIF staff as needed to review, update, or create safety and health resources, web content, or training for our customers.
  • Learn about the collaboration between safety and health and workers’ compensation insurance in Oregon. Learn about stakeholders and business partners.
  • Explore diverse perspectives and consistently behave sensitively toward differences in cultural norms, expectations, and ways of communicating. Work effectively with others who have different perspectives, backgrounds, and/or work styles.
  • Continually sustain the Inclusive Leadership Competencies (ILC) through the Explorer level on an annual basis.
  • This position requires driving a SAIF vehicle or personal vehicle on behalf of SAIF. The incumbent is required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license in their state of residence along with an acceptable driving record according to SAIF’s policy. 

Required qualifications

  • Currently enrolled and pursuing a degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, nursing, public health, or environment safety and health.

Recommended qualifications

  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team doing complex, confidential work.
  • Superior problem-solving, research, and writing skills demonstrating an ability to communicate complex ideas in a clear and persuasive way.
  • Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft products such as MS Office, MS Outlook, and Office 365.
  • Experience using industrial hygiene and ergonomic equipment used to assess exposures is preferred.
  • Other combinations of skills and experience may be considered.

Internship details

Timeframe: Approximately 12 weeks during summer break 2026.

Location: Internship will be based out of our corporate office in Salem, Oregon.

Pay: $25.25 per hour.

Next step: To receive consideration, please submit your resume with a cover letter by the close of this recruitment. We want your submission to count, so be sure it’s complete.

This recruitment will close on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5pm PST.

If a sufficient number of qualified applications are received, this recruitment may close early.

Compensation & Benefits

SAIF provides a wide range of benefits to employees who work at least 20 hours per week, including health care, retirement savings plans, paid time off, and more. For additional information about SAIF’s total rewards, visit our website at: Total rewards (saif.com)

*Note that eligibility and cost of benefits can vary depending on the number of regularly scheduled hours, and job status such as regular full-time, regular part-time, seasonal, or temporary employment.


Veterans: We provide preference to qualifying and disabled veterans. For more information please visit saif.com/veterans.

About us

Since 1914, SAIF has been taking care of injured workers, helping people get back to work, and keeping rates low by focusing on workplace safety. Together with our partners, we strive to make Oregon the safest and healthiest place to work.

For questions related to this job, please reach out to us at jobs@saif.com.

SAIF is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity in its workplace.

About Us

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SAIF participates in E-Verify and is an EEO employer and all applicants have rights under state and federal employment laws. If you have questions or are a person with a disability and need assistance, feel free to contact us at jobs@saif.com or 503.373.8040.

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Director – Environmental Permitting, Ecosystems, and Land Use. Full-time, hybrid work option. SoundTransit, Seattle, WA

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Requisition #: DIREC003409. Salary Range: $145k to $247k, with a midpoint of $196k/year. Application Closes: not posted.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Salary range is $145k to $247k, with a midpoint of $196k.  New hires typically receive between minimum and midpoint, however, we may go slightly higher based on experience, internal equity and market.

Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including:

  • Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
  • Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).
  • Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.
  • Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.
  • Pet Insurance.
  • ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.
  • Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.
  • Compensation Practices: We offer competitive salaries based on market rates and internal equity. In addition to compensation and benefits, you’ll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.

GENERAL PURPOSE: 

Under general direction of the Deputy Executive Director of Capital Project Development, plans, prioritizes, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of environmental permitting, land use planning, and ecosystems staff; outlines strategy, manages resources, and establishes methods for supporting all projects during planning, design, pre-construction, construction, and operations and for addressing environmental and land use requirements and considerations; participates in the development of environmental and land use planning goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures; maintains a thorough understanding of the environmental and land use permitting regulations, and other requirements and maintains effective relationships with agencies, regulators, and local jurisdictions that administer and enforce environmental programs applicable to Sound Transit.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

  • Leads one of the core program areas in the Office of Environmental Affairs & Land Use.
  • Collaborates with peers to integrate and align Environmental Permitting, Land Use Planning, and Ecosystem program staff with Sound Transit capital project development and delivery teams as appropriate.
  • Coaches, trains, and motivates staff; coordinates and/or provides staff training; and manages employee relations; manages the workflow and prioritization of projects and measures the performance of the division and all related staff; provides advice and counsel to staff; develops developmental work plans for staff; implements or recommends corrective actions, discipline, and termination procedures as appropriate/necessary.
  • Establishes schedules and methods for supporting all projects during all phases of project delivery, from planning through operations; identifies and forecasts resource needs; reviews needs with appropriate management staff; and allocate resources accordingly.
  • Maintains a thorough understanding of the environmental and land use permitting processes and regulations in order to help ensure that environmental requirements are adequately addressed in a timely manner for Sound Transit’s capital projects and facilities.
  • Participates in the development of environmental and land use planning goals and objectives as well as policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards, policies, and procedures; participates in the implementation of approved policies and procedures; monitors work activities and products for compliance with established policies and procedures; oversees compliance with relevant regulatory programs, third party regulations and jurisdictional permits.
  • Oversees emergent situations; responds to and investigates reports from community members, affected property owners, agencies, regulators, inspectors, and businesses; recommends and approves corrective action; responds to and resolves difficult environmental issues; and briefs management on sensitive issues and prepares strategies to resolve them.
  • Assists in overseeing performance and evaluates work carried out by staff, contractors, and consultants for compliance with Agency, departmental, and project objectives.
  • Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work of assigned staff as applicable; assigns work activities and coordinates schedules, projects, and programs; provides constructive feedback; reviews and evaluates work and makes effective suggestions and recommendations.
  • Manages budgets for contract tasks; maintains records concerning projects and programs; and prepares reports on environmental activities.
  • Provides support to the office Deputy Executive Director and others on matters as directed; participates on the Environmental and Land Use Office leadership team and helps develop and implement the overall strategic priorities for the Office; serves as staff on a variety of committees; prepares and presents staff reports and briefings to internal department leadership and the Sound Transit Board as needed; attends and participates in professional group meetings; 
  • Maintains awareness of new trends and developments in the fields related to area of assignment; incorporates new developments as appropriate; ensures processes, policies, and practices are interpreted and applied consistently and effectively; ensures accountability and compliance with all current and applicable state and federal laws, Agency policies and procedures, rules and regulations.
  • Champions and models Sound Transit’s core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency.
  • Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit’s Equity & Inclusion Policy.
  • It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees.
  • It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices.
  • Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Business Administration or related field; Eight years of relevant experience; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Six years of leadership, budgetary, planning and workforce management experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

  • Land use and environmental permitting, and environmental compliance preferred.
  • Natural resource impact evaluation and mitigation strategy experience preferred.
  • Tribal government coordination and consultation protocols preferred.
  • Principles and practices of program development and administration.
  • Strategic policy management principles and practices.
  • English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
  • Modern office technology.
  • Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
  • Supporting a comprehensive environmental program, including environmental impact assessment, environmental permitting, ecosystem mitigation and land use planning and permitting.
  • Establishing and maintaining effective relationships and working cooperatively with other department staff, management, vendors, outside agencies, community groups and the general public.
  • Interpreting and administering policies and procedures sufficient to administer, discuss, resolve, and explain them to staff and other constituencies.
  • Analyzing problems and identifying alternative solutions.
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Contract management and administration. Preparing and analyzing complex data and comprehensive reports.
  • Effective, clear, and concise verbal and written communication. Presentation development and public speaking.
  • Applying project management techniques and principles.
  • Developing and monitoring department and program/project operating budgets, costs, and schedules.
  • Supervising, leading, and delegating tasks and authority.
  • Utilizing software programs affecting assigned work and in compiling and preparing spreadsheets and reports.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:  

  • Work is performed in a hybrid field and office environment.
  • Positions working in field may occasionally be exposed to dangerous machinery, extreme weather conditions, physical harm, hazardous chemicals, and/or extreme noise.
  • The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required. 

Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class. 

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