These positions are in the Office of Research and Development (ORD), Center for Public Health & Environmental Assessment, Health & Environmental Effects Assessment Division, Integrated Health Assessment Branch.  About:  ORD These are office-centered positions*--you must physically report to one of the duty stations stated in this announcement on a regular basis (location TBD after candidate selected). *Work-from-home flexibilities may be authorized as described in the Benefits section.

Duties

You will:

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen.
• You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section.
• Position has education requirements--see Qualifications/Education section.
• EPA and non-EPA applicants must submit transcripts/course listings.

Qualifications

In addition to the educational requirements, we are looking for at least one year of specialized experience related to this position as described below: To qualify for the GS-12 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-11 level defined as assisting with the review and evaluation of published, peer-reviewed epidemiologic studies focusing on environmental or occupational exposures; OR assisting with the design and analysis of epidemiologic/population-based health studies that measure and quantify the health effects of environmental exposures in human populations. To qualify for the GS-13 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-12 level defined as reviewing and critically evaluating published, peer-reviewed epidemiologic studies focusing on environmental or occupational exposures including analysis of individual study results and interpretation of evidence across sets of studies; OR designing and conducting (including data analysis) epidemiologic/population-based health studies that measure and quantify the health effects of environmental exposures in human populations. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: 1) Knowledge of epidemiology principles; 2) Skill in analyzing scientific data; 3) Skill in oral communication; 4) Skill in written communication; 5) Ability to provide leadership and advice on epidemiological methodologies; 6) Ability to synthesize and integrate scientific results into assessments. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If you have part-time work experience, read this: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.

Education

You need a degree or combination of education and experience as described below to qualify for this position.

A bachelor’s or higher degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in:

Health Scientist: You must have a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in the following: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences related to the work of this position.

For information about accreditation requirements, visit EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.

Contacts

• Address Environmental Protection Agency US Environmental Protection Agency Human Resources Management Division 109 T.W. Alexander Drive, MD C639-02 Research Triangle Pk, North Carolina 27711 United States
• Name: RCD Staffing
• Phone: 919-541-3014
• Email: [email protected]