Job Opportunities

High Level Career Opportunities (Title 42)

The Title 42 hiring authority as codified in the Code of Federal Regulations enables ORD to attract and retain internationally-known scientific experts who are world-class scientists, engineers and leaders within their specialized fields. Title 42 appointees collaborate with ORD and Agency science staff and programs and assist at the highest levels to provide the research to support EPA's mission to protect human health and the environment.

US EPA's National Risk Management Research Laboratory (NRMRL) is bringing together some of the world's foremost authorities on the science, study, and application of environmental research. NRMRL is the premier provider of risk management research, using both science and engineering to develop unique approaches as well as new technologies to solve the world's largest environmental problems. We are seeking the best and brightest—an exceptional and visionary senior leader who is an authority on environmental science or engineering—to lead research teams in investigating and defining emerging environmental issues and the science and technologies needed to resolve them. The selected candidates will lead the implementation of future research needs for a national laboratory, monitor research results, evaluate their effectiveness, and serve as a highly visible international expert in one of the following areas:

• Sustainable Technology
• Ground Water and Ecosystems Restoration
• Water Supply and Water Resources

For more information

Recent Title 42 appointees include:

• Dr. Robert Kavlock,
• Dr. Thomas Knudsen,
• Dr. David Diaz Sanchez, and
• Dr. Nicholas Ashbolt.

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Post Doc

ORD Laboratories & Centers Post Doctoral Opportunities:

• National Center for Computational Toxicology
• National Center for Environmental Assessment
• National Center for Environmental Research
• National Health & Environmental Effects Research Laboratory
• National Homeland Security Research Center
• National Exposure Research Laboratory
• National Risk Management Research Laboratory
• Office of the Science Advisor (OSA)

Meet a Few of Our Postdoctoral Fellows

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Scientific/Technical (ST) Professional Positions

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College Students / Recent Graduates

Research and Development Job Opportunities for Students and Recent Graduates
The Research and Development team offers a unique and exciting career opportunity for students seeking scientific or administrative services experience in support of our mission. This opportunity is open to individuals at least 18 years old who are currently enrolled in a degree program at a recognized educational institution or are recent graduates (within one year of graduation for BS and MS degrees and two years of graduation for post docs). By means of flexible Personal Services Contracts, students are hired as Student Services Contractors to work with our various laboratories, research centers and offices located across the country. Student contractors partake in an intensive hands-on employment experience over a 12 month period (with an option for an additional 12 months) working side-by-side with EPA mentors and/or scientists, who will provide day-to-day direction and oversight.

For more information and current openings, see: www.epa.gov/ord/orma/ssa-jobs.htm.

Student Employment
This site is designed to provide students in America with one-stop electronic shopping for student employment and Internship information in the Federal Government.

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EPA Summer Opportunities

• Summer Student Employment Program – Office of Research and Development (ORD)

• Student Employment Opportunities

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Other Opportunities

• NCEA Employment Opportunities

• NERL Job Opportunities.

• NHEERL Jobs and Opportunities.

• NRMRL Employment Opportunities.

• Careers at EPA.

• EPA uses EZHire and USAJOBS for announcing the latest EPA positions.

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National Program Director

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