SRS announces job fairs, meetings

The Department of Energy announced today that DOE's Savannah River Operations Office and Savannah River Nuclear Solutions LLC, (SRNS) will host two town hall meetings and job fairs on the site's Recovery Act projects.

The town hall meetings and job fairs in Aiken and Augusta are designed to provide the public with information about progress at the Savannah River Site and upcoming employment opportunities.

Both events will be open to job seekers, current employees and members of the public.

The first event will be held July 7 at Aiken Technical College. The town hall meeting will begin at 11 a.m. in the college's amphitheatre, building 700., The job fair will be held in the gymnasium, building 900, from noon to 3 p.m.

The second event will be held July 20 at Paine College in Augusta. The town hall meeting will begin at 11 a.m. in the Gilbert-Lambuth Chapel. The job fair will be held in the Carter Gymnasium from noon to 3 p.m.

DOE-SR Manager Jeff Allison and SRNS President and CEO Chuck Munns will host and moderate the meetings. The programs will begin with a 15 minute overview of the SRS Recovery Act Project and a progress update. Those attending these informal gatherings will be encouraged to ask questions.

Additional information on the Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management and the Savannah River Site can be found at www.em.doe.gov and www.srs.gov.

For more information about the SRS Recovery Act Project, visit www.srs.gov/recovery.