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DOD Skillsbridge Program with GEM

"The internship program was great in teaching me about the job and helping me to understand all the different parts of it. Every part of the internship helped me not just in the STEM world,
but in learning things like interacting and working with others."
-Dallas Willoughby

Thank you for your interest in applying for an Internship with G.E.M. Environmental.
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Please fill out the online application below. You will be asked to attach several documents at the end of the application.

DOD Skillsbridge Program
Participant Application Form

GEM Environmental is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. However, we strongly encourage women, minorities, those considered by the State of Arizona to be low income, first-generation students, and veterans to apply. Successful candidates must be willing to commit to work in an environment including a diverse community of participants for the duration of their specified term.

Answer all the following questions honestly and completely, to the best of your knowledge.
Please use the spaces provided to answer your questions, if more room is needed to sufficiently answer any of the following questions, please attach your answers in an appropriately named document that includes question titles with corresponding numbers in the upload buttons at the bottom of this application.

Personal Questions

* Indicates required field

Applicant Name *

List the project title from the job posting you are applying for.

Rank *

List the Project Number from the job posting.

Age *

Job Title *

Base of Operations or Service Location *

Mailing Address *

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City

State

Zip Code

Country

Birth State *

Provide the state where you were born as recorded on your Birth Certificate.

Are you over the age of 18? *

Yes No

Time in Service *

Have you ever been know by any other names or aliases? If so, please include.

Phone Number *

Email Address *

Employment Status: *

U.S. Citizen U.S. National Lawful Permanent Resident

Please select you employment status. As these positions are paid for in part or whole by federal funding, all participants must be U.S. Citizens, U.S. Nationals, or legal residents authorized to work in United States. All applications are subjected to an e-verify check.

Last 4 digits of your Social Security Number *

enter in the last four digits of your social security number to be used to verify your identity in a pre-employment background check.

If you are under the age of 18 *

If you are under the age of 18, can you provide the written consent of a parent or legal guardian that is willing to regularly communicate with GEM staff about your employment through the duration of your term?

Education

Current Level of Education *

Current or Last School Attended *

Provide the name of the school you are currently enrolled in or recently graduated from.

Student ID Number *

If applicable

Adacemic Year Or Date Of Graduation *

Cumulative GPA *

Applicants must have a GPA above 2.5.

Declared Major *

Declared Minor (If Applicable) *

Number Of Credit Hours Completed *

Name and Email of Faculty Adviser *

What is the highest degree you plan to obtain? *

Are you a first-generation college student *

Yes No

If you have had a parent or guardian earn a 2-year or 4-year college degree from an accredited institution, select no as your answer. This does not include trade or technical schools.

Background Questions

Applicants approved for interviews must pass a federal background check before the project start date.

All interns are required to undergo a thorough criminal background check and your eligibility to serve as a program participant depends on the results of this background check. Please list any circumstances that might prevent you from being able to pass/ obtain proper clearance. *

Have you been convicted of a DUI or any other traffic related offense that might affect your ability to drive company or government vehicle? *

Yes No

Per the GEM Code of Conduct, all employees and interns are required to pass regular and/or random drug and alcohol testing. Are you willing to submit to a pre-employment toxicology screening? *

Yes No

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? *

Yes No

If yes, please explain. *

This does not eliminate you from contention, so please explain your situation to further your chances of acceptance into the program.

Physical Questions
The following questions are circumstantial and will not disqualify you from consideration

If necessary, are you willing or able to work more than 8 hours in a day? *

Yes No

Do you have any objections to working outdoors, sometimes in inclement or unfavorable weather? *

Yes No

Are you able to lift more than 20 lbs on a regular or reoccurring basis? *

Yes No

Are you able to work on your feet for more than 4 hours a day? *

Yes No

Are there any reasonable workplace accommodations necessary before you start work? *

Yes No

If yes, please list: *

Optional Demographics
Your answers to the following questions are used for internal reporting purposes only, collected demographic
statistics are used to ensure our programs remain consistent with our organization's mission.

21. What is your gender? *

22. What is your ethnicity? *

Short Essay Questions
Responses will be critiqued on content, grammar, and the applicant's ability to clearly convey their intended point.

Provide a clear and concise statement explaining how you believe this experience will benefit you and help to progress your professional and/or academic career after life in the military? *

Reflect on a time where you were at a disadvantage when compared to you peers. How did you handle that situation and describe any influences that impacted your outlook? *

27. Explain a situation where you had difficulty completing an assigned task and describe what obstacles or adversity you had to overcome in order to prevail? *

What field of science are you most interested in and why? *

What are you hoping to get out of this experience? Do you have any goals that you hope to accomplish during your term? *

What is your post military dream job? *

What is your expected start date with GEM? *

What date do you have 180 days left of active duty service on your contract?

Have you ever had any disciplinary action recorded on your service record? *

Can you finish your term without interruption? *

Supplemental Documentation
Please provide copies of the following documents as PDF attachments submitted in the spaces provided below.

28. Attach Your Resume Here (inluding 3 referenes) *

Max file size: 20MB

Attach Your Cover Letter Here *

Max file size: 20MB

Attach a letter from the Commanding Officer with the authority to release you acknowledging their intent to assist in developing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with us through the DOD Skillsbridge program to assist our programs during your last 6 months of active duty service. *

Max file size: 20MB

Attach Any Other Documents In Support of your Application. *

Max file size: 20MB

I acknowledge that the information submitted in this application is true, I understand what is involved with this position as written in the job posting, and I agree to abide by GEM Environmental's Code of Conduct. *

Yes

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