ASME seeking Federal Fellow applicants for OSTP and DHS

ASME is seeking applications for Federal Fellows to serve one year at the Office of Science and Technology Policy and at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, both in Washington, D.C.

• Applicants interested in serving as a Federal Fellow in the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), Executive Office of the President, must be established scientists or engineers with expertise in nanotechnology and critical infrastructure protection. Duties and responsibilities of the Federal Fellow include articulating the policies of the administration, planning and coordinating interactions with federal and state agencies, and interacting with industry and Congress. Additional duties may include reviewing bills, preparing speeches and testimony, and writing and editing reports.

• Applicants interested in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security must be well-versed in the area of risk analysis. Potential activities with which the ASME fellow could provide technical assistance include: creating and implementing preparedness plans; developing procedures and policies that will guide the nation's actions in the event of a terrorist attack; conducting training and exercises to ensure that first responders possess a necessary level of preparedness; and enhancing partnerships with state and local governments, private sector institutions and other organizations. Candidates who possess (or can easily obtain) a security clearance are encouraged to apply.

It is important to note that each fellow's specific duties and responsibilities depend on the most pressing needs of his or her respective office. As such, fellows can be called on to work on a broad range of problems other than their initial specific assignments. Applicants must possess solid technical credentials and excellent communications skills.

While all fellowship applicants must be U.S. citizens and members of ASME at the time of application, the following additional credentials will also be considered in the selection process: at least five years of professional experience; an advanced engineering degree; professional engineer registration; and some public policy experience.

To learn more about ASME's Federal Government Fellowship Program, visit the government relations Web site at www.asme.org/gric, or contact Kathryn Holmes, director of Government Relations, at holmesk@asme.org. An online application is available at https://secure.asme.org/fedgovfellows/appform.cfm.

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