ID | 2024-2568 | Category | Research | Type | Full Time |
The EPA National Student Services Contract has an immediate opening for a full time Science Advisory Branch Support position with the Office of Research and Development at the EPA facility in Washington, DC.
The Office of Research and Development at the EPA supports high-quality research to improve the scientific basis for decisions on national environmental issues and help EPA achieve its environmental goals. Research is conducted in a broad range of environmental areas by scientists in EPA laboratories and at universities across the country.
What the EPA project is about
The Office of Science Advisor, Policy and Engagement (OSAPE) provides Agency support via Science Advisory activities. We translate research findings, lead ORD involvement in policy actions, and address priorities through grants. Within OSAPE, the Science Policy Division (SPD) supports high-quality research to improve the scientific basis for decisions on national environmental issues and help EPA achieve its environmental goals. Research is conducted in a broad range of environmental areas by scientists in EPA laboratories and at universities across the country.
OSAPE's Science Advisory Branch (SAB) provides direct support for key activities led by the Agency's Science Advisor. This includes providing leadership for the Agency's work through multiple cross-agency councils and forums, including the Science and Technology Policy Council and its subsidiary groups, the Risk Assessment Forum, the Peer Review Advisory Group, and the Public Access Forum. To support the Science Advisor, the cross-agency councils and forums develop and implement, for example, policies, procedures, and guidance that promotes improved performance and compliance related to scientific activities across the Agency.
The Branch also manages key external advisory groups, including ORD's Board of Scientific Counselors, and provides leadership within ORD on the Information Quality Guidelines, reproducibility of information, public access to data, peer review of grants and internal products, and clearance issues. SAB also supports EPA's Scientific Integrity Official and EPA's Human Subjects Research Review Official. The Branch supports the Extramural Research & Partnerships Division by conducting eligibility review, scientific peer review, and human subjects review for grant applications and SBIR contract proposals.
As a team member, you will assist the Science Advisory Branch (SAB) supervisor with the logistical, analytical, and administrative duties required to support and maintain SAB.
How you will apply your skills
Administrative Responsibilities:
Communications related responsibility will vary but will include:
Required Knowledge, Skills, Work Experience, and Education
Desired Knowledge, Skills, Work Experience, and Education
Location: This job will be located EPA's facility in Washington, DC.
Salary: Selected applicant will become a temporary employee of ORAU and will receive an hourly wage of $25.17 for hours worked.
Hours: Full-time.
Travel: Local travel may be required.
Expected start date: The position is full time and expected to begin June 2024. The selected applicant will become a temporary employee of ORAU working as a contractor to EPA. The contract renews each May through 2025.
For more information, contact EPANSSC@orau.org. Do not contact EPA directly.
EPA ORD employees, their spouses, and children are not eligible to participate in this program.