Virginia Tech School of Public and International Affairs

Virginia Tech School of Public and International Affairs

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Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, DC or Durham, NC
Social Scientist
Full-time

Open & closing dates

10/13/2022 to 10/27/2022


Salary

$82,601 - $138,868 per year


Pay scale & grade

GS 12 - 13


Locations

4 vacancies in the following locations:

  • Washington, DC 
  • Durham, NC

Remote job

No


Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.


Relocation expenses reimbursed

No


Appointment type

Permanent -


Work schedule

Full-time -


Service

Competitive


Promotion potential

13


Job family (Series)

0101 Social Science


Supervisory status

No


Security clearance

Not Required


Drug test

No


Announcement number

RTP-NF-DE-2022-0050


Summary

These positions are in the Office of Research and Development, Center for Public Health and Environmental Assessment, Health and Environmental Effects Assessment Division.


The location will be determined after a selection has been made for the position; if selected, you must work at one of the locations stated in this announcement. The salary will be commensurate with the location.


About the Office of Research and Development.


This job is open to:


The public


Duties


You will:

- Plan, design, coordinate, execute, and analyze studies and/or projects using both quantitative and qualitative methods for the scientific, behavioral, or econometric topics assigned;


- Plan for and lead collaborative and inclusive teams for evidence-building that can be used by various EPA programs, policies, and regulations;


- Represent the program office at seminars, conferences, briefings, and other meetings;


- Communicate and disseminate research results and findings to internal and external EPA partners;


- Serve as the Contracting Officer's Representative for the office.


When entering a Federal job at a grade level lower than the highest promotion potential level, you may be promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses. NOTE: Career ladder promotions are not automatic, and all eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met in order to progress to the next grade level.


You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements.


One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations).