U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Research and Development National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA) Research Triangle Park, NC
ECOLOGIST GS-0408-13 - Announcement # RTP-DE-2010-0117 and RTP-MP-2010-0259 EPA is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Ecologist. The position is in the Environmental Media Assessment Group (EMAG), National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA) in Research Triangle Park., NC (http://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/). NCEA plays a vital role in EPAs work to protect against air pollution effects on public health and the environment by assessing and evaluating the scientific information about air pollutants. A major product of this work is the Integrated Science Assessments that are prepared for the six common criteria pollutants: ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide and lead. These assessments are a key component in EPAs review of air quality standards for those pollutants and also serve as a resource for other air pollution work in the EPA and internationally. The Ecologist will play a key leadership role in the scientific assessment of air pollutants, particularly the criteria air pollutants, by maintaining expertise in ecology, leading efforts to evaluate evidence on environmental effects of these pollutants, and contributing to the integration and synthesis of evidence on the ecological impacts of these air pollutants. The Ecologist will provide scientific expertise to assist EPAs air pollution program office on risk assessments and other program needs related to epidemiologic studies on the environmental effects of air pollutants. The employee will also serve as an expert consultant to the Director of NCEA and other EPA offices, as well as other organizations both nationally and internationally. Excellent Benefits: The selected candidate will be eligible for a full benefits package, including health insurance, life insurance, retirement, and vacation and sick leave. U. S. citizenship required. Salary Range: The salary range is $84,317.00 TO $109,611.00 per year, commensurate with qualifications. Qualifications: A bachelors degree (or higher) is required. Desirable applicants will have a doctoral degree (e.g. Ph.D.) in ecology or a related field and experience assessing ecological or welfare effects of air pollution from exposure to airborne or deposited air pollutants (e.g., ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen and sulfur oxides, lead). How to Apply: Applicants should apply through USAJOBS at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov . Application materials must be submitted online by the closing date. You need to submit the additional documentation described in the full text vacancy. The announcement will open on January 25, 2010 and will close on February 12, 2010. The U.S. EPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
