Job Opportunities

ORD is filling this position using EPA’s Title 42 Authority, which offers up to 5-year renewable term appointments at highly competitive, market-based salaries. The position is part of a larger EPA effort to use state-of-the-science approaches and technologies in its mission of protecting human health and the environment.

The position is subject to the Ethics in Government Act of 1978. Appointment will be subject to applicant’s completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Also, appointment will be subject to applicant’s completion of a financial disclosure process which includes completing an SF-278, Public Financial Disclosure Report.

It is preferred that candidates be available to begin work by September 30, 2008.

The duty station will be at the Office of Research and Development, National Risk Management Research (NRMRL) in Cincinnati, OH:

Evaluation Method

Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of meeting the qualifications stated. In determining the degree to which candidates possess the required or desired knowledge, skills, and abilities, an evaluation panel will consider related experience, education, training, awards, and professional references.

Travel/Relocation Expenses

In accordance with Federal and Agency travel regulations, the candidate selected for this position will be reimbursed for travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty to this position.

Benefits

The following benefits are available to appointees:

10 paid holidays
Paid annual and sick leave
Federal Employee Retirement Plan
Thrift Savings Plan (similar to 401K plans offered in private sector)
Health benefits
Life insurance
Incentive awards (monetary and non-monetary recognition)
Flexible work schedule
Transit subsidy
Training and career development.

All EPA employees are required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.

Declaration of Appointment

Applicants selected for Federal employment will be required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment" (OF‑306), prior to being appointed to determine their suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. Failure to answer all questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on the application may be grounds for not hiring an applicant, for dismissing an applicant after beginning to work and may be punishable by fine or imprisonment in accordance with U.S. Code, Title 18, Section 1001.

Selective Service

As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.

E-Verify

NOTICE: Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

IMPORTANT: If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment.

Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants or to re-verify current employees and may not limit or influence the choice of documents presented for use on the Form I-9.

In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid, this employer uses E-Verify's photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' (USCIS) photograph.

If you believe that your employer has violated its responsibilities under this program or has discriminated against you during the verification process based upon your national origin or citizenship status, please call the Office of Special Counsel at 1-800-255-7688 (TDD: 1-800-237-2515).

Area of Consideration

Nationwide (All Sources). Non-U.S. citizens may be appointed provided they are citizens of nations with a treaty aligned with the U.S. or if they are citizens of a nation that has a legal employment arrangement with the U.S. All non-U.S. citizens must have the appropriate employment visa. Appointments of non-U.S. citizens may not exceed the expiration date of their employment visa. For further information, please refer to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management Web site.

EEO/Diversity Policies

EPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status or any other non-merit factors.

This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case‑by‑case basis.

Privacy Act

Your application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L. 93-579 and 5 USC 552a). This information is used to determine your qualifications for employment.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer