Summer Intern (Research)
Federal Communications Commission
Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau

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Date: 2009-04-22

This position is located in the Public Safety & Homeland Security Bureau 
of the Federal Communications Commission. The Bureau serves as the 
primary Commission entity responsible for matters pertaining to public 
safety and homeland security, including national security, emergency 
management and preparedness, and disaster management. The Bureau is 
responsible for coordinating public safety and homeland security-related 
activities within the Commission.

Job Description: The intern will work with the Bureau’s Outreach staff 
and will be responsible for researching and gathering information from 
various sources to post on the Bureau’s website (www.fcc.gov/pshs). 
Primary focus will be on gathering information from the Internet and 
other sources that can be used on the Bureau’s Clearinghouse webpage 
(www.fcc.gov/pshs/clearinghouse/index.html) which has been established 
for the collection, evaluation and dissemination of public safety 
communications information. The Clearinghouse focuses on First 
Responders, Healthcare, 9-1-1 Services (PSAPs), State, Local and Tribal 
Governments, and Persons with Disabilities.

Job Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have experience in research 
(particularly web research) and will have excellent computer skills. The 
candidate must demonstrate strong attention to detail and must be a 
self-starter and able to work independently. Applicants must be pursuing 
an associate, baccalaureate, graduate, or professional degree and must 
be enrolled in school at least half-time, as defined by the school in 
which the applicant is enrolled. Applicants must be at least 16 years of 
age and must be U.S. citizens.

How to Apply: Interested parties should contact Susan McLean, Outreach 
Coordinator at 202.418.7868 or via e-mail at [log in to unmask]

Location: This position will be located in the Federal Communications 
Commission’s headquarters at 445 12th St., SW, Washington, DC.

Compensation: $15.94-$25.67 per hour

Duration: Positions will be filled as resumes are received. Appointments 
will end no later than September 30, 2009.

All candidates will be considered without regard to political or 
religious affiliation, marital status, race, color, sex, national 
origin, non-disqualifying physical or mental handicap, age, or any other 
non-merit factor. THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION IS AN EQUAL 
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with 
disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the 
application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision 
on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.