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              font-weight: bold;">Job Title:  </strong><span
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              Engineer/Physical Scientist</span></span><br
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              style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">Agency:  </strong><span
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              Protection Agency</span></span><br style="box-sizing:
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        <span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><strong style="box-sizing:
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            class="info" style="box-sizing: border-box;">RTP-ORD-DE-2015-0042</span></span><br
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          style="box-sizing: border-box; word-wrap: break-word;">$92,145.00

          to $119,794.00 / Per Year<br>
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          style="box-sizing: border-box;">Thursday, January 21, 2016 to
          Wednesday, January 27, 2016</span></div>
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          style="box-sizing: border-box;">1 vacancy - Arlington, VA<br>
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      This position is located in the Office of Research and
      Development, National Center for Environmental Research, Applied
      Science and Education Division in Arlington, VA.<br
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              style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">The
              duty station of this position is currently in Arlington,
              VA; however, the duty station will change to Washington,
              DC effective mid-February/March of 2016 due to the
              relocation of the organization.</strong><br
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            For more information on this office, visit their website:<span
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            <a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
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          AUTHORIZED</h3>
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          REQUIREMENTS</h3>
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          <li style="box-sizing: border-box;">If you are selected, a
            pre-employment background check is required.</li>
          <li style="box-sizing: border-box;">You must submit resume and
            required documents (See How to Apply)</li>
          <li style="box-sizing: border-box;">Position has
            educational/degree requirements. (See Qualifications
            Section)</li>
          <li style="box-sizing: border-box;">EPA and non-EPA applicants
            must submit transcripts/course listings.</li>
          <li style="box-sizing: border-box;">You may be required to
            travel 1 to 5 days per month.</li>
          <li style="box-sizing: border-box;">You must be a U.S.
            citizen.</li>
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          <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">At
            the entry level of this position, you will:</strong><br
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          - Serve as the Program Manager for comprehensive,
          interdisciplinary research efforts to assess air pollution,
          the consequences of global change, and human health impacts.<br
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          - Manage the planning, coordination, implementation, and
          evaluation of EPA’s grants for air pollution, global change
          research, and related human health projects.<br
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          - Serve as project officer by monitoring the progress of work
          to ensure compliance, and providing guidance on legal and
          administrative requirements.<br style="box-sizing:
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          - Develop written materials, activity reports, and project
          status summaries.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br
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          - Represent the Agency as the principal scientific expert on
          task forces, work groups and in meetings as part of the Agency
          planning and budgeting process.<span
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          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
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          You will spend 25-50% of your work time on contracts,
          grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements.</p>
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        <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px;">You
          need a degree or combination of education and experience as
          described below to qualify for this position.<br
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          <span style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration:
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              font-weight: bold;">Biologist</strong></span>: You must
          have a bachelor's degree from an accredited or pre-accredited
          college or university in one of the following: biological
          sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry,
          or related disciplines appropriate to the position;<span
            class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong
            style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">OR</strong><span
            class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>a combination of
          education and experience with courses equivalent to a major,
          as listed.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
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          <span style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration:
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              font-weight: bold;">Environmental Engineer</strong></span>:
          You must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited or
          pre-accredited college or university in one of the following:
          you must meet either paragraph A or B:<br style="box-sizing:
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          <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">A.</strong><span
            class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Professional
          engineering degree from a school of engineering with at least
          one or more curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board
          for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional
          engineering curriculum; or (2) include differential and
          integral calculus AND courses (advanced beyond first year
          physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of
          engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b)
          strength of materials (stress strain relationships); (c) fluid
          mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical
          fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials
          (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and
          (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering
          science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil
          mechanics, or electronics.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          <br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          -OR-<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          <br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">B.</strong><span
            class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Combination of
          education AND experience--college-level education, training,
          and/or technical experience that furnished: 1) a thorough
          knowledge of physical and mathematical sciences underlying
          professional engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both
          theoretical and practical, of engineering sciences and
          techniques and their applications to one of the branches of
          engineering. The adequacy of such background must be
          demonstrated by one of the following: 1) Professional
          registration; 2) Written test--Evidence of having successfully
          passed the Engineer in Training exam or the written test
          required for professional registration; 3) Specified academic
          courses--Successful completion of at least 60 semester hours
          in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and in
          engineering that included the courses specified in the basic
          requirements. The courses must be fully acceptable toward
          meeting the requirements of a professional engineering
          curriculum as described in paragraph A; or 4) Related
          curriculum--Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a
          bachelor's degree in engineering technology or appropriate
          professional field provided applicant has 1 year professional
          engineering experience acquired under professional engineering
          supervision and guidance.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          <br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          <span style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration:
            underline;"><strong style="box-sizing: border-box;
              font-weight: bold;">Physical Scientist</strong></span>:
          You must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited or
          pre-accredited college or university in one of the following:
          Physical science, engineering, or mathematics that<span
            class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong
            style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">included
            24</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>semester

          hours in physical science and/or related engineering science
          such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and
          electronics;<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong
            style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">OR</strong><span
            class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>a combination of
          education and experience with education equivalent to one of
          the majors listed that included<span
            class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong
            style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">at least
            24 semester</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>hours

          in physical science and/or related engineering science.<br
            style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          <br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">In
            addition to the educational requirements, we are looking for
            at least one year of specialized experience related to this
            position as described below:</strong><br style="box-sizing:
            border-box;">
          <br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          To qualify for the<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><span
            style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration: underline;"><strong
              style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">GS-13</strong></span><span
            class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>level, you need to
          have at least one year of full time experience defined as
          interpreting atmospheric, chemical and/or physical analyses
          for assessing the impact of climate change on air quality or
          human health<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong
            style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">OR</strong><span
            class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>developing,
          coordinating, and implementing research projects and tasks to
          address scientific questions within the areas of air
          pollution, global change, and/or health impacts.<br
            style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          <br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          Your answers to the on-line assessment will be used to
          evaluate your competencies in the following areas:<span
            class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong
            style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">1)</strong>Knowledge

          of the principles, theories, and practices of environmental
          and climatic science and atmospheric modeling;<strong
            style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">2)</strong><span
            class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Ability to plan,
          coordinate, and evaluate multi-disciplinary research programs
          and interpret and document research findings;<span
            class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong
            style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">3)</strong><span
            class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Skill in incorporating
          into guidelines and criteria, the latest developments and
          changes in the areas of climate science;<span
            class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong
            style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">4)<span
              class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></strong>Knowledge
          of laws and regulations pertaining to air and water quality;<span
            class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong
            style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">5)<span
              class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></strong>Skill in
          written communication.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          <br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including
          volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g.,
          Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g.,
          professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community,
          student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical
          competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable
          training and experience that translates directly to paid
          employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying
          experience, including volunteer experience.</p>
        <br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
        <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px;">If you
          are selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential
          Financial Disclosure Form prior to your first day of
          employment and annually thereafter.<span
            class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br style="box-sizing:
            border-box;">
          <br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          If you are selected, you must complete a one year probationary
          period.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          <br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          This position is designated as Moderate 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.</p>
        <h3 style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit;
          font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.1; color: rgb(81, 81, 81);
          margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 1em;">HOW
          YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:</h3>
        <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px;">We will
          review your resume and required documents to ensure you meet
          the basic qualification requirements. Your resume must address
          the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the
          Qualifications Section.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          <br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          If you meet basic qualification requirements, your application
          will be further evaluated based on your answers to the on-line
          assessment. Your responses to the on-line assessment will be
          used to measure the degree to which your background matches
          the requirements for the position.<span
            class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br style="box-sizing:
            border-box;">
          <br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          You are being evaluated under the category rating method which
          means, if you are determined to be qualified, you will be
          placed into the<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong
            style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">Best
            Qualified</strong>,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong
            style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">Well
            Qualified</strong>, or<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong
            style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">Qualified
            Category</strong>.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          <br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          We will compare your resume and supporting documentation to
          your responses on the assessment questionnaire. If you rate
          yourself higher than is supported by your application
          materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be
          excluded from consideration for this job. We will evaluate
          your qualifications and eligibility and notify you if you meet
          minimum qualification requirements.<br style="box-sizing:
            border-box;">
          <br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">NOTE</strong>:
          We do not require a separate statement responding to the
          competencies, also referred to as Knowledge, Skills and
          Abilities (KSAs). However, your resume should clearly show
          possession of these competencies.<span
            class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br style="box-sizing:
            border-box;">
          <b style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">To
            preview questions please<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a
href="https://jobs.mgsapps.monster.com/epa/vacancy/previewVacancyQuestions.hms?orgId=1&amp;jnum=59489"
              target="_new" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0,
              109, 168); text-decoration: none; background:
              transparent;">click here</a>.</b></p>
      </div>
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        margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 1em; display:
        inline;">BENEFITS:</h3>
      <a name="benefits1" id="benefits1"
        href="https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/TopofPage"
        class="backtotop pull-right" style="box-sizing: border-box;
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        <div style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          <p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 10px;">You
            can review our benefits at:<span
              class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a target="_blank"
              href="https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits"
              style="box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(0, 109, 168);
              text-decoration: none; background: transparent;">https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits</a></p>
          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<a
            href="http://www.epa.gov/careers/" style="box-sizing:
            border-box; color: rgb(0, 109, 168); text-decoration: none;
            background: transparent;">Life and Careers at EPA</a>.</div>
        <br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
        <h3 style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit;
          font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.1; color: rgb(81, 81, 81);
          margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 1em;">OTHER
          INFORMATION:</h3>
        <div style="box-sizing: border-box;">Position has portable work
          and selectee may be eligible to telework.<span
            class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br style="box-sizing:
            border-box;">
          <br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          Are you a Displaced Federal Employee? If so, please read the
          Required Documents and visit the EPA website for additional
          information:<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a
            class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
            href="http://www.epa.gov/careers/evapr.html"><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.epa.gov/careers/evapr.html">http://www.epa.gov/careers/evapr.html</a></a><br
            style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          <br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          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:<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
            href="http://www.epa.gov/careers/evapr.html">http://www.epa.gov/careers/evapr.html</a><br
            style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          <br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          This information is used to determine your qualifications for
          employment. The use of this information is authorized under
          Title 5 USC, Sections 3302 and 3361.<br style="box-sizing:
            border-box;">
          <br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          If you have part-time work experience, read this: (<a
            class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
            href="http://www.epa.gov/careers/evapr.html"><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.epa.gov/careers/evapr.html">http://www.epa.gov/careers/evapr.html</a></a>)<br
            style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          <br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          If you are selected, travel, transportation, and relocation
          expenses<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong
            style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">will not</strong><span
            class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>be paid by EPA. Any
          travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated
          with reporting to work in this position will be<span
            class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong
            style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">your</strong><span
            class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>responsibility.</div>
      </div>
    </div>
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      font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height:
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      text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 1;
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        inline;">HOW TO APPLY:</h3>
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        href="https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/TopofPage"
        class="backtotop pull-right" style="box-sizing: border-box;
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      <div class="noUSAJobsCSS" style="box-sizing: border-box;">
        <div style="box-sizing: border-box;">You are strongly encouraged
          to read the entire announcement before you submit your
          application for this position.<br style="box-sizing:
            border-box;">
          <br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          To begin the application process, click the Apply On-line
          button to the 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 closing date of this announcement.<br
            style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          <br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          All required supporting documents will be collected
          electronically<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong
            style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">via</strong><span
            class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>the USA Jobs document
          portfolio feature.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          <br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          If you cannot apply on-line, you must contact the Human
          Resources Office listed to the right for assistance no later
          than three business days prior to the closing date of this
          announcement. You must provide complete application materials
          by the closing date of this announcement.<br
            style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          <br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          For detailed instructions to assist you in ensuring your
          application package is received, go to<a
            class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
            href="http://www.epa.gov/careers/evapr.html"><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.epa.gov/careers/evapr.html">http://www.epa.gov/careers/evapr.html</a></a><span
            class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br style="box-sizing:
            border-box;">
        </div>
      </div>
      <div id="requireddocuments" class="noUSAJobsCSS"
        style="box-sizing: border-box;">
        <h3 style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit;
          font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.1; color: rgb(81, 81, 81);
          margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 1em;">REQUIRED

          DOCUMENTS:</h3>
        <div style="box-sizing: border-box;">Documents to be submitted
          on-line:<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          <br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">-
            Resume</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>clearly

          stating your experience related to this position as described
          in the Duties Section and Qualifications Required Section. In
          describing your experience, you need to be clear and specific.
          We may not make assumptions regarding your experience.<span
            class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br style="box-sizing:
            border-box;">
          <br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">-
            Responses</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>to

          the on-line assessment questionnaire.<br style="box-sizing:
            border-box;">
          <br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">-
            College transcripts</strong><span
            class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>- required to submit
          either unofficial transcripts or a list of courses that
          includes school(s) attended, school address, course title,
          grades earned, completion dates, department, and quarter or
          semester hours earned.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          <br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">-
            Veterans' Preference Documents</strong><span
            class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>- DD-214 Member 4
          copy, VA Letter, and SF-15, if applicable; active duty
          military submit statement of service from commanding officer
          documenting dates of active duty and any campaign
          medals/badges; include character of service.<br
            style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          <br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          <strong style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">-
            Displaced Federal employees under ICTAP/CTAP</strong><span
            class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>- copy of your most
          recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and your
          most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, tenure, and
          duty station.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          <br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          Additional information can be found on our web site:<span
            class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a
            class="moz-txt-link-freetext"
            href="http://www.epa.gov/careers/evapr.html"><a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="http://www.epa.gov/careers/evapr.html">http://www.epa.gov/careers/evapr.html</a></a></div>
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      <div id="agencycontact" class="noUSAJobsCSS" style="box-sizing:
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        <h3 style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit;
          font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.1; color: rgb(81, 81, 81);
          margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 1em;">AGENCY
          CONTACT INFO:</h3>
        <div style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          <address style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 20px;
            font-style: normal; line-height: 1.42857;">Marketa Evans<br
              style="box-sizing: border-box;">
            Phone: 800-433-9633<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
            Fax: 919-541-0160<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
            Email: <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated"
              href="mailto:evans.marketa@epa.gov">evans.marketa@epa.gov</a></address>
        </div>
        <div style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          <address style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 20px;
            font-style: normal; line-height: 1.42857;">Agency
            Information:<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
            Environmental Protection Agency<br style="box-sizing:
              border-box;">
            US Environmental Protection Agency<br style="box-sizing:
              border-box;">
            Human Resources Management Division<br style="box-sizing:
              border-box;">
            109 T.W. Alexander Drive, MD C639-02<br style="box-sizing:
              border-box;">
            Research Triangle Pk, NC<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
            27711<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
            US<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
            Fax: 919-541-0160</address>
        </div>
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      <div id="whattoexpectnext" class="noUSAJobsCSS" style="box-sizing:
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        <h3 style="box-sizing: border-box; font-family: inherit;
          font-weight: bold; line-height: 1.1; color: rgb(81, 81, 81);
          margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 1em;">WHAT
          TO EXPECT NEXT:</h3>
        <div style="box-sizing: border-box;">You can track the progress
          of your application package<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong
            style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">via</strong><span
            class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>your USAJobs account.<span
            class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br style="box-sizing:
            border-box;">
          <br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          You will receive an acknowledgement from USAJobs that your
          submission was successful, once we have received your on-line
          occupational questionnaire, resume and any supporting
          documentation.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          <br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          You will be notified of the status of your application<span
            class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><strong
            style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: bold;">via your
            USAJobs</strong><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Account

          after we conduct a qualification review of your complete
          application package. You will be contacted if further
          evaluation or interviews are required. Any exaggeration of
          your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal
          information may disqualify you for employment consideration.
          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.<span
            class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><br style="box-sizing:
            border-box;">
          <br style="box-sizing: border-box;">
          If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the
          human resources office posting this announcement.</div>
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