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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Research and Development
National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA)
Research Triangle Park, NC
Ecologist, GS-408-12/13
Announcement #RTP-DE-2007-0002 or RTP-MP-2007-0005
EPA is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Ecologist in the
Environmental Media Assessment Group (EMAG), National Center for
Environmental Assessment-RTP, National Center for Environmental Assessment
(http://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/). The National Center for Environmental
Assessment 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 scientific assessment documents that are prepared for the six common
criteria pollutants: ozone, particulate matter, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur
dioxide, carbon monoxide and lead. These science assessment documents 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. These scientific assessment documents undergo extensive
review by the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC).
The employee will play a key leadership role assessing the environmental
effects of air pollution, particularly for the six criteria pollutants. The
employee will be a lead author for sections of scientific assessment documents
and will participate in public meetings of the CASAC in which draft documents
are reviewed. The employee will provide scientific expertise to assist EPAs
air pollution program office on environmental effects of air pollutant and
ecological risk assessments and other program needs. 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 $63,980 to $98,902 per year,
commensurate with qualifications.
Qualifications: A bachelors degree (or higher) is required; a doctoral
degree (e.g. Ph.D.) in ecology or related field is preferred.
How to Apply: The announcement will be open by October 19, 2006, and
will close on November 8, 2006. Applicants should apply through Ezhire at
www.epa.gov/ezhire/ under Apply for Jobs using the announcement number
provided above. Additional information will be available at the NCEA website
(http://cfpub.epa.gov/ncea/ ) under Jobs. For further information, contact
Joann Kelleher at [EMAIL PROTECTED]
The U.S. EPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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