This position is in Region 9, Land, Chemicals and Redevelopment Division, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Branch, RCRA Site Remediation Section. About this organization: Region 9 This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to one of the duty stations stated in this announcement on a regular basis (location TBD after candidate selected).
You will: Provide scientific and policy guidance to agency programs, tribal, state, local, and other federal partners on toxicological impacts to human health and the environment, including water and sediment contamination. Develop risk communication products, written testimony, and verbal presentations to inform management, the public, and stakeholders about contamination risks, protective and preventive measures, and recommended actions.
Evaluate toxicological investigations, regulations, assessments, and guidance documents to determine scientific validity, identify control measures, and support the development and interpretation of Agency policy. Consult with scientists, research organizations, and agency laboratories to identify research needs, provide technical and policy advice, and troubleshoot toxicology and risk assessment problems.
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), if appropriate to the position.
Toxicologist: 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 Accreditation.
Join EPA in protecting human health and the environment and enjoy many work life quality options! Working for the EPA offers you a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. To learn more about us, visit Life and Careers at EPA.
If you are selected for this position, situational telework may be approved by your supervisor if you meet eligibility requirements, as allowable by agency policy and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement. EPA policy only allows telework to be approved situationally. Situational telework is for work or assignments of specific limited duration on an occasional, emergency, or ad hoc basis.
NOTE: If you are an EPA employee who currently works at a remote work location (i.e., full-time telework), your approval for remote work does not transfer to this position, subject to Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act.
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Hisle.Keith@epa.gov · 919-541-7982
This position is with Environmental Protection Agency, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.
The posted pay range is $146632 – $197200/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-09-28.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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