Job Listing: Biologist/Toxicologist/Health Scientist GS-401/415/601-12/13
Duty Locations
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This position is located in the Office of Research and Development
(ORD), National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA),
Integrated Risk Information System Staff (IRIS) in Arlington, VA.
Although the duty location of this position is stated as Arlington,
VA, the location is yet to be determined. It may be at NCEA in
Arlington, VA or NCEA in Research Triangle Park, NC. The duty
location will be determined after a selection(s) have been made for
this position. The salary will be commensurate with the duty
location.
Salary for RTP, NC: GS-12: $67,416 to $87,644; GS-13: $80,168 to
$104,223
Please visit NCEA for more
information on the office in which this position is located.
NOTE: This position is also being announced under Merit Promotion
procedures under announcement number RTP-MP-2008-0121. To be
considered under multiple announcements, applicants must apply
separately under each announcement.
Major Duties
At the full performance level, incumbent will serve as an IRIShealth assessor responsible for the development of multiple,
concurrent health assessments in accordance with a set of priorities
and a schedule.
The IRIS health assessor:
Conducts in-depth review and analysis of data supporting the
qualitative and quantitative estimates of health effects from
various chemical substances and other environmental contaminants.
Develops credible health assessment documents for IRIS that reflect
current scientific principles and risk assessment methodologies.
Arranges internal and external review of health assessments and
responds to comments.
Identifies and resolves cross-cutting issues related to risk
assessment and develops methods, models, and guidance to improve
assessments.
Advises NCEA and IRIS staff management on scientific issues related
to health assessments.
Provides consultation and peer review of assessments and assessment
related documents generated by outside parties.
The primary difference between grade levels is the degree of
supervision, the level of training and guidance provided and the
complexity of assignments.
Extramural resources management duties comprise less than 25% of the
duties of the position and consist of contracts management,
grants/cooperative agreements, and/or Interagency agreements.
How to Apply
Resume and application questions for this vacancy MUST be receivedon-line via the USAJOBS web site BEFORE midnight Eastern Time on the
closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a COMPLETE
online resume, you WILL NOT be considered for this position. Paper
applications WILL NOT be accepted and requests for extensions WILL
NOT be granted.
If applying online poses a hardship to any applicant, the Human
Resources Office listed on this announcement will provide assistance
to ensure that applications are submitted online by the closing
date. Applicants MUST CONTACT the Human Resources Office listed on
this announcement PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE to speak to someone who
can provide assistance for online submission. Most libraries, local
employment offices, and vocational rehabilitation services
can provide access to the Internet and assistance for online
submission. If you fail to submit a COMPLETE online resume, you
WILL NOT be considered for this position.
Questions regarding this announcement should be referred to the
Human Resources Office listed on this announcement.
Required Documents:
All veterans must submit a copy of their DD 214 or documentation of
qualifying service or receipt of a qualifying campaign badge or
medal to claim veteran's preference. Veterans claiming 10-point
preference must also submit an SF 15 and its supporting
documentation.
TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED FROM ALL APPLICANTS: As this is a position
with a positive education requirement, you must provide a copy of
your school/college transcripts or a list of courses including
course title, credit hours, and grade regardless of your current
employment status. If you do not provide proof of your education,
your application will be rated ineligible.
You must ensure that the vacancy announcement number is annotated on
your documents.
Documents must be received by the closing date of this vacancy
announcement.
Fax your documents to 919-541-2186, or you may e-mail them to
rtphrmdjobs@epa.gov; enter the vacancy announcement number in the
subject line.
Contact Information:
Joann Kelleher
Phone: 800-433-9633
Fax: 919-541-2186
Email: kelleher.joann@epa.gov
Or write:
Environmental Protection Agency
109 T.W. Alexander Drive
MD-C639-02
Research Triangle P, NC 27711
Fax: 919-541-2186
What To Expect Next:
Once your complete application is received and the vacancy
announcement closes, we will conduct an evaluation of your
qualifications and determine your ranking. All applicants will be
notified of the final status of this vacancy announcement through
email.
Required Skills
Qualifications
Applicants must have general and/or specialized experience and/oreducation as described below. This requirement is in accordance
with the Office of Personnel Management's Operating Manual for
Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: In addition to the educational
requirements at least one year of specialized experience comparable
in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower GS level in the
federal government is required. Specialized experience is that
which has equipped the applicant with the experience to successfully
perform the duties of this position.
Examples of specialized experience are:
For GS-12:
-- Experience assisting in the development of human health hazard
and dose-response assessments based on data derived from human and
animal studies, or
-- Experience in conducting research that supports human health
hazard and dose-response assessments.
For GS-13:
-- Experience in leading the development human health hazard and
dose-response assessments based on data derived from human and
animal studies, or
-- Experience in conducting research that supports human health
hazard and dose-response assessments.
The occupational questionnaire is designed to assess your
ability to demonstrate the following competencies:
Knowledge of risk assessment analysis.
Skill in written communication.
Ability for team work.
Ability in project management.
Skill in oral communication.This position has a positive education requirement. Proof of
successful completion of required course work MUST be provided to
determine if you meet the basic qualification requirements for the
position. Without this proof, your application will be rated
ineligible. You must provide a copy of your school/college
transcripts or a list of courses including course title, credit
hours, and grade. You must submit your required proof as
described in the Required Documentation section. Be sure to include
the vacancy announcement number on your documents.
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used
to meet the requirements for this position if you can show that the
foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited
educational institution in the United States. It is the
responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence by the
closing date of the announcement.
Basic requirements for Biologist: Degree: Successful completion of a
full 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's or higher degree
in an accredited college or university that included a major field
of study in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource
management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the
position. OR
Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a
major, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional
education.
Basic requirements for Toxicologist: Degree in toxicology; or an
appropriate discipline of the biological, medical, or veterinary
sciences that includes at least 30 semester hours in chemistry,
biochemistry, or physiology, and 12 semester hours in toxicology.
Basic requirements for Health Scientist: Degree in an academic
field related to the health sciences or allied sciences appropriate
to the work of the position.
All males born in 1960 or later (who are selected for appointment)
must certify that they have met registration requirements under the
Selective Service Law prior to appointment.
The selectee will be required to complete a confidential Financial
Disclosure Form, OGE Form 450, prior to entering on duty and
annually thereafter.
In accordance with Federal and Agency travel regulations, the
candidate selected for this position will be reimbursed for all
travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with
reporting for duty to this position.
Date Posted: April 8, 2008
Job Details |
Job Location |
Candidate Application |
| Employer: | Address: | Contact: |
| Job Type: Full-time | City: Morganton | |
| Experience:Any | State: North Carolina | |
| Education: College | Zip Code:28655 | Online: Website Link |
Salary and Benefits
Salary Range: 69,764.00 - 107,854.00 USD per year
Benefits
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telecommuting, fitness centers, career and personal development,
leave, retirement programs, health benefits, group life insurance
and long term care insurance programs, biweekly pay schedule, and
transit subsidy.
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