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This Title 42 position is in the Office of Research and Development (ORD), Center for Computational Toxicology and Exposure (CCTE), Biomolecular and Computational Toxicology Division (BCTD). About ORD.
This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis. Partial work-from-home flexibilities may be authorized.
Learn more about this agency10/11/2023 to 11/10/2023
$183,500 - $250,000 per year
RG B
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - This position may require occasional travel.
Yes—If you are selected, travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will be paid by EPA according to applicable rules. You can read more about these expenses on this web site: www.relocatefeds.gov
Term - This is a Title 42 position of up to 5 years which may be renewed.
Full-time
Excepted
00
No
No
RTP-ORD-42-2024-0001
753806200
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Current excepted service federal employees.
U.S. Citizens
The Center for Computational Toxicology and Exposure (CCTE) within the Office of Research and Development (ORD) is a scientific organization responsible for carrying out EPA's mission to protect human health and the environment by developing and applying cutting edge innovations in methods to rapidly evaluate chemical toxicity, toxicokinetics, fate, transport, and exposure in human and ecological species and systems. To accomplish its mission, CCTE conducts fundamental and applied research across a range of disciplines important for evaluating chemical safety. Part of CCTE's mission is to enable regulatory and non-regulatory Agency programs to integrate data from new technologies and the underlying computational, mathematical, and statistical models used to analyze the data into chemical safety decisions. The Biomolecular and Computational Toxicology Division (BCTD) of CCTE performs research to develop and advance laboratory experimental and computational approaches to rapidly evaluate and characterize the potential human toxicity of chemicals.
Specific duties of this position include:
The Ethics in Government Act, P.L. 95-521, requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a financial disclosure statement, OGE-278, prior to assuming the Title 42 position, annually, and upon termination of employment.
This position is designated as High Risk and requires a background investigation. Unless an appropriate background investigation is already on record with the Office of Personnel Management, you must undergo a background investigation. All conditions of the pre-employment security process must be met before an official letter of employment can be issued with a report for duty date.
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To meet the qualifications requirements of this position, you must have a doctoral degree in toxicology, biochemistry, pharmacology, or a related field.
You must have experience in analyzing and interpreting high-throughput screening and transcriptomic data.
You must have a proven track record managing multiple projects simultaneously and strong data analysis expertise. You must be a nationally and internationally recognized authority and leader in computational toxicology and chemical safety, who has received honors and awards from major national organizations for your accomplishments. You must be sought as an advisor and consultant on scientific and technological programs and/or problems which extend beyond your field. Your reputation as a scientific leader is such that you may also serve as a recruiting attraction for recent graduates who seek opportunities to work under your inspiration and guidance to learn from your critical judgment and research technique.
Your personal competence is likely to be a major consideration in Agency sponsorship of programs in this field. Evidence of your qualifications and scientific contributions include: holding elected position(s) in scientific societies; serving on journal editorial boards of scientific journals; receiving an extensive number of invitations to write and speak on issues in your field; having numerous book chapters and peer-reviewed publications in high-quality journals; serving in leadership roles on numerous taskforces or committees; and serving as an advisor to national and international institutions or governments.
You must have a doctoral degree in a scientific discipline related to CCTE's mission to qualify for this position.
You must have a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in toxicology; or an appropriate discipline of the biological, medical, or veterinary sciences that included at least 30 semester hours in chemistry, biochemistry, or physiology, and 12 semester hours in toxicology.
For information about accreditation requirements, visit EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.
The salary may be up to $250,000 per year, however, this is dependent upon qualifications, experience and other factors (e.g. current salary and/or current market rates).
The selectee's academic credentials will be verified upon selection.
EPA participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees. For additional information: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at EPA. Our excellence can only be fully realized by staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates are committed to advancing equity and inclusion in the Agency’s workplace and mission. We encourage applications from candidates with a variety of personal experiences, values, and worldviews that arise from differences of culture and circumstance. At EPA, diversity is a vital element in bringing a balance of perspectives to bear on every challenge we face. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce because we know that the individual strengths and abilities of our employees make us a stronger organization. The more inclusive our employee base is, the greater the variety of ideas that are generated, and the more representative we are of the nation we serve. To learn more about how EPA values and supports our diverse workforce, visit Equal Opportunity Employment at EPA.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
This position is being filled through the Title 42 hiring authority. We will review your resume and required documents to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. You will be evaluated on the basis of meeting the qualifications stated previously. 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. The evaluation panel will rate you on the following criteria:
1) scientific expertise;
2) leadership and management;
3) communications; and
4) networking and collaboration.
Documents to be submitted online:
NOTE: You should ensure your social security number, date of birth, and any other personal information are redacted.
The following documents are required; failure to provide this information will result in your application being ruled incomplete.
The following information is requested, but not required at the time of application:
To learn more about submitting documentation, visit Uploading Documents to USAJOBS.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You are strongly encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position.
To begin the application process, click the Apply button to the top right on this screen, follow the prompts to log-in/register, submit all required documents, and complete the assessment questionnaire. To be considered, you must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the day the announcement closes.
All required supporting documents will be collected electronically via the USAJOBS document portfolio feature.
If you cannot apply online, you must contact the Human Resources Office listed below for assistance no later than two business days prior to the closing date of this announcement. You must provide complete application materials by the day the announcement closes.
For detailed instructions to assist you in ensuring your application package is received, go to EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
EPA welcomes applications from persons with disabilities. Through the reasonable accommodation process, we provide persons with disabilities an equal opportunity to enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment that persons without disabilities enjoy. A reasonable accommodation is any change in the work environment or in the way things are customarily done. An accommodation removes workplace barriers and enables an applicant with a disability to have an equal opportunity to participate in the application process, be considered for a position, and, if hired, perform the essential functions of their job.
The EPA National Reasonable Accommodation Coordinators will provide assistance to you, the Human Resources Office, and/or the hiring official as needed. For more information, refer to EPA’s Reasonable Accommodation website. Below is more detailed information about how to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, selection, and hiring process:
Please note: Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
It is your responsibility to check your USAJOBS account for application status information. You can track the progress of your application via your USAJOBS account by clicking the Track This Application link. Your USAJOBS application status will appear in your profile if your application was received successfully; if your submission was not received, the application status will show as unavailable. After the announcement closes, the Human Resources Office will conduct a review of your application package. If your application is complete and you meet basic qualification requirements, it will be forwarded to the Program Office. Interviews are arranged through the Selecting Official. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the Human Resources Office posting this announcement. Your application status will change in USAJOBS when updates are available for each step of the process.
NOTE: We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses through reference and/or background check, and/or verification of your education. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/753806200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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