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                      TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION    DESCRIPTION                                    PAGE

A.          INTRODUCTION                                   1
B.          TYPES OF VACANCIES                              1
C.          GENERAL INFORMATION                           2
C.1           QUALIFICATIONS                               2
C.2           FEDERAL JOB INFORMATION CENTERS              2
C.3           CITIZENSHIP                                   2
C.4           COMPETITIVE SERVICE                           2
C.5           SUMMER EMPLOYMENT                           2
C.6           PART TIME & TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT            2
C.7           DETAILED INFORMATION                         2
C.8           EQUAL OPPORTUNITY                           2
D.          EPA PROGRAMS                                   3
D.1           WATER PROGRAM                               3
D.2           AIR PROGRAM                                  3
D.3           SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM             4
D.4           PESTICIDES PROGRAM                           4
D.5           RADIATION PROGRAMS                           4
D.6           NOISE CONTROL PROGRAM                       5
D.7           ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM                        5
D.8           TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROGRAM                     5
D.9           PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM            6
D.10          STAFF PROGRAMS                              6
E.          OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT                   6
E.1           INTRODUCTION                                 6
E.2           SPECIFIC OPPORTUNITIES                         6
E.3           EPA PERSONNEL OFFICES                         6
E.4           ENGINEERING                                  6
E.5           LIFE AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES                   7
E.6           PHYSICAL SCIENCES                             7
E.7           MEDICAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH                     7
E.8           MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS                    8
E.9           MISCELLANEOUS                               8
E.10          ADMINISTRATIVE                               8
E.11          FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT                        8
E.12          LEGAL                                        8
E.13          TECHNICAL SUPPORT                            9
E.14          GENERAL SUPPORT                              9
E.15          TRADES AND CRAFTS                            9
F.          HOW TO APPLY FOR A JOB                           9
F.1           NEW APPLICANTS                               9
F.2           APPLICANTS WITH STATUS                       10
F.3           ATTORNEYS                                  10
F.4           APPLICANTS  FOR ENGINEER POSITIONS                10
G.          OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
             EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENTS                    10
H.          EPA INSTALLATIONS AND SERVICING
           PERSONNEL OFFICES                            11
I.          VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS                      15

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A.  INTRODUCTION

   The task of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)  is to protect the
health and welfare of the American people by controlling pollution hazards. To do so,
the Agency sets and enforces air and water pollution standards, monitors pollution,
controls  pesticides,  sets  standards  for  noise  and general  ambient  standards for
radiation, works on  solid  waste  management, conducts research and demonstration
projects,  and helps State and local environmental efforts.

   EPA   is a regulatory agency  created  through an  executive reorganization plan
devised to consolidate the  Federal Government's environmental regulatory activities
into a single agency. The  plan was sent by the  President  to the Congress on July 9,
1970, and the Agency began operation on  December 2,  1970.

  The Agency has more than 14,000 employees. Its annual budget  is $1.3 billion
dollars. In addition, EPA administers a $43 billion dollar program for constructing
sewage treatment plants.

  Organizationally, EPA is headed  by an Administrator, who is supported  by a
Deputy  Administrator and six Assistant Administrators responsible for planning
and management;  enforcement; water  and waste management; air,  noise and
radiation; toxic substances; and research  and development. In addition, the Agency
has nine  principal supporting offices: Administrative law judges, regional liaison, in-
tergovernmental relations, general counsel, environmental review, legislation, civil
rights, international activities and public  awareness.

   To insure that  EPA is truly responsive  to the American people, it has established a
strong field organization with regional offices in ten major cities: Boston,  New York,
Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Kansas City, Denver, San Francisco and Seattle.
These regional  offices are the "cutting-edge" for the major EPA programs.

   The   Agency's  research  and development  programs  are  centered at  four
environmental  research centers in Las Vegas, Nevada;  Research Triangle Park, North
Carolina, Cincinnati,  Ohio; and Corvallis, Oregon. Each center is the location of one or
more major research  laboratories.  In addition, the Agency  operates  a number of
smaller research laboratories throughout the country.

   The Agency's headquarters is in Washington, D.C. It is the nerve center of EPA and
exercises  management  control over  the regional offices,  research  laboratories, and
other field components of the Agency.

   A directory of  EPA installations including the addresses and telephone numbers of
the personnel offices that service these installations is included in Section H.

B. TYPES OF VACANCIES

  Generally, there is a continuing need for  physical  scientists, life  scientists,
medical  officers,  biological technicians,  physical science technicians, engineering
technicians, and environmental protection specialists. There is a more limited need
for   administrative  specialists,  social  scientists,  financial   specialists,  supply
specialists and attorneys. There is always an urgent need for engineers, typists, and
stenographers  in Washington,  D.C. and most of  our  regional  offices;  and for
medical officers in Cincinnati, Ohio and  Research Triangle Park,  North Carolina.

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   The numbers and types of vacancies are difficult to predict because of the changes
in  program direction that  occur from  time-to-time. However, there is a continual
turnover  of  personnel due to resignation, retirement, transfer,  or  other reasons.
Therefore, although  there is usually some  vacancies available at all times, this varies
from  installation to  installation.  Consequently, applicants are advised to keep  in
contact with the Personnel Office which services the installation at which employment
is desired. (The telephone number of each Personnel Office is listed in Section H).

C.  GENERAL INFORMATION

   1. QUALIFICATIONS. — Specific qualifications vary with the many occupational
 areas. Generally, there are positive educational  requirements for all professional
 positions. Specific educational and qualifications  requirements are described in the
 U.S. Office of Personnel Management Announcement which describes the occupa-
 tions for which employment is sought. The principal announcements used for EPA
 positions are listed in Section G. Copies are available from the nearest Federal Job
 Information Center. (See next paragraph.)

   2.  FEDERAL JOB INFORMATION CENTERS. -  The  Office of  Personnel
 Management offers Federal employment information through a network of Federal
 job information centers. Copies of announcements, application forms, and other in-
 formation may be obtained from  the nearest center. They are listed under "U.S.
 Government" in local telephone directories.

   3. CITIZENSHIP. — Employment in EPA in the competitive service is restricted
 by law to citizens except in those cases where citizens are not available. (See 0PM
 brochure BRE-27 available from the nearest Job Information Center.)

   4. COMPETITIVE SERVICE. —  Virtually all positions in EPA are in the competi-
 tive service. The major exceptions are attorney positions  and  consultant/expert
 positions. For all competitive positions, applicants must have competitive civil ser-
 vice status or be appointed from a civil service register. (This is described in Section
 F.) For a useful guide to  Federal employment,  obtain  a copy  of the pamphlet,
 "Working for the USA," from the nearest Federal Job Information Center (See Sec-
 tion C.2.).

   5.  SUMMER EMPLOYMENT.  - Application for summer  employment should be
 made very early in the year. Information on eligibility and application procedures for
 summer employment is available from  the nearest Federal Job Information Center.
 (See Section C.2).

   6.  PART-TIME & TEMPORARY  EMPLOYMENT.  - Part-time and temporary
 positions  exist  at  most  EPA   installations.  However,  opportunities  for  such
 employment vary from installation to installation.  Information may be obtained from
 the nearest Federal Job Information Center (see Section C.2) or EPA personnel office
 (see Section H).

   7.  DETAILED  INFORMATION. -  Detailed  information  concerning vacancies,
 salaries, conditions of employment, etc., should be referred to the nearest  Federal Job
 Information Center (see Section C.2) or EPA personnel office (see Section H).

   8.  EQUAL OPPORTUNITY. - All  qualified applicants will receive consideration
 for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, or national origin as
 prescribed by law.

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D. EPA PROGRAMS

   1. WATER PROGRAM. — The current battle to stem the continuing deterioration
of  the  quality  of  our fresh  water  resources  is  being  fought on  many  fronts.
Bacteria-laden human wastes, massive quantities of organic industrial wastes and toxic
pesticides are being swallowed by streams and rivers, fresh water lakes, and salty bays
and estuaries in increasing quantities.

     Certain pollutants, such as the phosphates, provide an excess of nutrients which
disturb  the  ecological balance of our lakes and by stimulating plant growth,  greatly
accelerate the otherwise slow, natural aging process.  Lake Erie — not dead but slowly
dying — is an outstanding example of this "eutrophication" process.

     Contamination of our waters prevent the harvesting of fish and shellfish in many
areas. Thermal  pollutants (commonly known  as heated  water) are dumped into our
rivers and oceans, adversely affecting the reproduction and growth cycles of the fish
population.

     EPA offers environmentally oriented personnel diverse and stimulating careers in
the areas of water supply, waste treatment,  pollution control, water  planning and
standards, and construction management.

     The best  opportunities for  employment  in the water program are in the EPA
regional offices, and in  the EPA research laboratories serviced by the EPA personnel
offices in Cincinatti, Ohio and Las Vegas, Nevada. (See Section H).

     Job opportunities are best for sanitary, chemical, and environmental  engineers,
chemists, and life scientists.

   2. AIR PROGRAM. - Each year over 200 million tons of manmade waste products
are released  into the air of the United States. About half  of this pollution is produced
as a result of the transportation system.

     Air  pollution contributes   to the  incidence  of  such  chronic  ailments  as
emphysema, bronchitis, and asthma—diseases which have increased in recent decades.

     EPA has  established national  ambient  air  quality  standards  specifying the
maximum levels to be  permitted in the  ambient air  of the principal  and most
widespread classes of air pollutants. States must carry out approved implementation
plans  for limiting  the  amount of  pollutants in  accordance with these established
standards. EPA  establishes and enforces performance  standards (emission standards)
limiting emissions from  new or modified stationary  sources of pollutants, for new
motor vehicles, and for exceptionally hazardous pollutants.

     The best opportunities for  employment in  the air  program are  in the  EPA
regional offices,  in the EPA research and air facilities serviced by the EPA personnel
office  in  Research Triangle Park,  North Carolina,  and  in  the EPA motor  vehicle
emission control facility located  in Ann Arbor, Mich. Occasionally, there are some
opportunities in  Las Vegas, Nevada.

     Job opportunities are best for environmental, chemical, mechanical, and sanitary
engineers.

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   3.  SOLID WASTE  MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - While  accounting  for  only  7
percent of the world's population, Americans consume nearly  half  of  the  earth's
industrial  raw materials. Not  surprisingly,  the way  of  life that requires such large
amounts of  natural resources also produces enormous amounts of solid wastes. But
until recently, Americans were not greatly concerned with environmental problems
associated with the collection and disposal of trash, garbage, and other solid wastes.

     Today, a new concept of solid  waste management is evolving, it assumes that
man can devise a social-technological system that will wisely control the quantity and
characteristics of  wastes, efficiently collect those that must  be removed, creatively
recyle those  that can be reused, and properly dispose of those that have no further use.

      The best opportunities  for employment  in the solid waste management program
are in EPA-HQ, Washington, D.C.

      Job opportunities are best for mechanical and environmental engineers.

   4.   PESTICIDES  PROGRAM. - Use of chemicals to control pests has long been
practiced in the United States. Decades ago, insects causing harm to agricultural crops
were  dusted with arsenical compounds of sulfurs,  and insects that  carried  human
disease or  were  regarded  as nuisances were fought with sprays of  light oils  and
pyrethrins.

      The benefits, in terms of increased  food  production and the control of such
killing diseases as malaria and encephalitis all over the world, were real and apparent.
However, knowledge  of the  possible  side effects  of  such  chemicals entering the
environment came slowly.

      It is now known that some of the more  persistent compounds are present in the
tissues  of birds, fish, and  other wildlife and man as well. Perhaps no environmental
problem illustrates more clearly the complex  interactions that occur throughout the
ecosystem. Caution must be exercised to insure that beneficial changes made  by man
in one part of the system do not create damage in another part of the system.

      Manufacturers must apply to EPA for registration of any insecticide, herbicide,
fungicide, or  similar poison.  EPA  continuously reviews registered  chemicals for
compliance with  safety and efficiency requirements and establishes a "Safe tolerance"
amount that may be permitted on raw food crops.

      The best opportunities for employment in   the  pesticides program are  in
 EPA-HQ, the EPA-regional offices, and the EPA research laboratories  concerned with
 health effects and environmental research. (See Section H).

      Job  opportunities are  best for toxicologists,  pharmacologists, and  pesticides
specialists.

    5.   RADIATION PROGRAM  - Throughout his history, man has been exposed  to
cosmic and  other naturally-occurring radiation.  However, we are increasingly being
exposed  to manmade,  low  level radiation  sources including  X-rays,  radioactive
 materials, and electronic devices.

      Health  effects  which may  result from exposure  to  relatively  large doses  of
 ionizing radiation are well  known — leukemia and other types of cancer, reduction in
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to reproductive  cells.  There is  little  understanding  of the long-term effects from
repeated exposure to radiation at low levels.

     The  best opportunities for employment in the radiation program are in EPA-HQ,
in the  EPA radiation  facilities,  the EPA health  effects laboratories, and the  EPA
laboratory in Las Vegas, Nevada.  (See Section H).

     Job opportunities are best for nuclear engineers,  health physicists, environmental
engineers, and environmental scientists.

   6. NOISE  CONTROL PROGRAM. -The Noise Control Act authorizes  EPA  to
establish  Federal noise emission  standards,  conduct research, and take enforcement
action to protect the public health.

     The  best opportunities for  employment are in EPA-HQ and in the EPA research
laboratories concerned with  health effects.

     Job opportunities are  best for environmental engineers, acoustical engineers, and
environmental  protection specialists.

   7.   ENFORCEMENT  PROGRAM.   -   EPA  is  a  regulatory  agency   with
responsibilities for  establishing  and enforcing environmental standards,  within the
limits of its various statutory authorities.

     Establishment of standards is central to the whole pollution control effort, for
it is in this way  that  we define  what each of us may  and  may not do to the
environment upon which we all depend.

     The  standards set by  EPA  (in some cases, in cooperation with the States)  have
the force of law. They define the  kinds and levels of pollutants allowable in our air and
water,  and establish timetables  for achieving the prescribed quality. They  also set
limits for radiation emissions and pesticide residues.

   The Agency is  authorized  to initiate enforcement  actions to  protect the public
health.

   The best opportunities for employment in the enforcement program are in the EPA
regional offices  and  in EPA-HQ.  Limited  employment opportunities exist at the
National Enforcement Investigation Center, Denver, Colo.

   Job opportunities are best for environmental,  chemical and sanitary engineers, and
environmental  scientists.

   8.   TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROGRAM. - More than 9,000  organic chemicals are
now being  manufactured. Several hundred metallic compounds are in commercial use.
Many  of  these  substances present potential  hazards to human health  and the
environment.

     The best opportunities for employment in  the  toxic substances program are in
EPA-HQ and the EPA research  laboratories concerned  with health effects. (See Section
H).

     Job opportunities are best for chemical engineers, chemists, and toxicologists.

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   9.  PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. - Planning and management
encompasses  program  planning  and  evaluation; economic analysis; policy and
procedural  planning  and  analysis;  audit;  resources  management; and  general
administration. Most planning and management positions are  located  in EPA-HQ and
in the EPA regions. However, each EPA research laboratory and field station has some
such positions,  ranging from a clerk 01 two in the smallest stations, to substantial
administrative staffs in the EPA research centers in Cincinnati,  Ohio; Research Triangle
Park, North Carolina; Las Vegas, Nevada; and Corvallis, Oregon.

   Employment  opportunities for planning and management positions are extremely
 limited. The  best opportunities, though,  are in EPA-HQ and  in the EPA regional
 offices. (See Section H).

      Job opportunities are best for economists and operations research analysts.
   10. STAFF PROGRAMS.  - All  EPA offices include a number of staff offices,
with the principal ones existing in EPA-HQ and in the EPA regional offices. These
staff offices include administrative  law judges, regional liaison, intergovernmental
relations, general counsel environmental review, legislation, civil rights, internation-
al activities,  and public awareness.  Employment opportunities  are  extremely
limited.

 E.   OPPORTUNITIES FOR EMPLOYMENT

   1.    This section lists the  major occupations that make  up the EPA workforce and
 indicates the personnel offices which service the installations  where these occupations
 exist.

   2.    Questions as  to specific employment opportunities should be directed to the
 personnel office concerned. (See Section H).

   3.  Each personnel office is indicated by a letter:
      a.  Headquarters (Washington, D.C.)
      b. Regional Offices (See Section H)
      c. Cincinnati, Ohio
      d. Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
      e.  Las Vegas,  Nevada (See page 13 for all locations  serviced)
      f. Ann Arbor, Michigan
 4.   ENGINEERING OCCUPATIONS
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General Engineer
Environmental Engineer
Civil Engineer
Sanitary Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Nuclear Engineer
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General Biologist
Aquatic Biologist
Marine Biologist
Toxicologist
Microbiologist
Pharmacologist
Zoologist
Physiologist
Fishery Biologist
Pesticides Specialist
Entomologist
Botanist
Plant Pathalogist
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Physical Scientist
Environmentalist
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Health Physicist
Hydrologist
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Oceanographer
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Medical Officer
Consumer Safety Officer
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8.   MATHEMATICS & STATISTICS
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Operations Research Analyst
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Economist
Community Planner
Environmental Protection Specialist
Librarian
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Equal Opportunity Specialist
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Contract Specialist
Personnel Specialist
Grants Specialist
Administrative Specialist
Computer Specialist
Administrative Officer
Management Analyst
Program Analyst
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Electronics Technician
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Fuel Inspector
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Personnel Clerk and Assistant
Mail and File Clerk
Clerk-Stenographer
Clerk-typist
Clerk-Dictating Machine
Transcriber
Secretary
Computer Technician
Voucher Examiner
Payroll Clerk
Accounting Technician
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Purchasing Agent
Supply Technician
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Library Technician
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F. HOW TO APPLY FOR A JOB

  1.  NEW APPLICANTS:

     a. Those applicants  who are not Federal employees occupying competitive
positions or  who do not  have reinstatement eligibility, must pass an aopropriate

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examination, which may be written or unwritten, depending upon the nature of the
occupation. Most administrative occupations require that a written examination be
taken for entry level jobs,  but virtually all professional occupations, such as
engineer, scientist, and medical officer, do NOT require  a written examination.
Also, most higher level administrative positions do not require a written examina-
tion. All of this is explained in the Office of Personnel Management Announcement
for the occupation in question. The principal announcements for EPA jobs are listed
in Section G. These are available from the nearest Federal Job Information Center
(See Section C.2.). Each announcement includes instructions on how to apply for a
job. These should be read and followed.

     b. Once an applicant has qualified under a particular announcement, a Notice
of Rating or Letter of Acknolwedgement should  be returned to the applicant by the
Office of Personnel Management. A copy of this and a  Personal Qualifications
Statement (Standard  Form 171) should be submitted directly to the EPA personnel
office that services the installation(s) where employment is sought. The Standard
Form 171 should indicate the locations where  employment is desired, minimum
salary acceptable, type of job sought, etc. If there is a possibility of employment,
the applicant will be contacted either by EPA or the Office of Personnel Management.

  2.   APPLICANTS WITH STATUS

     Federal  employees  who  occupy competitive positions  and  former Federal
employees with  reinstatment eligibility  should  submit a  Personal Qualifications
Statement (Standard Form 171) directly to the EPA personnel office that services the
installation(s) where employment is sought.

  3. APPLICANTS FOR ATTORNEY POSITIONS

     a.  Applicants  for attorney positions should submit a Personal Qualifications
Statement (Standard Form 171) directly to the EPA personnel office that services the
installation(s) where employment is sought.

     b. Attorney positions are not in the competitive service; therefore, application
to the Office of Personnel Management is not required.

     c. Applicants for attorney positions usually have the  background and training
needed for other types of non-attorney positions included in the competitive service,
such as  Environmental Protection Specialist. Applicants who are attorneys are invited
to apply for these jobs. (See F.1 above).

  4. APPLICANTS FOR ENGINEER  POSITIONS

  Applicants for engineer positions should be aware that there are accelerated pay
rates for entry level engineer positions. The current salaries are as follows:
Nationwide (All)                                     Ann Arbor (Mech. Engr.)
GS-5  $14,618 - $17,993                        GS-9   $20,443 - $25,560
GS-7  $18,101  - $22,277                        GS-11   $22,672 - $28,828
GS-9  $19,307 - $24,424

G. Office of Personnel Management Examination Announcements

   The following announcements describe the requirements and procedures  for entry
into the Federal service. These are available from the nearest Federal Job Information
Center (see Section  C.2).
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   1. Announcement No. 424 — Engineering, Physical and Mathematical Sciences and
Related Professions (includes Operations Research Analyst).

   2. Announcement No. 421 — Life Sciences (includes  the Biological  Sciences and
Consumer Safety Officer).

   3. Announcement No. 420 — Computer Specialists

   4. Announcement No.  429 — Professional and Administrative Career  Examination.
(Primarily  used to fill entry-level administrative  positions including Environmental
Protection Specialist and Economist.)

   5. Announcement No. 425 — Accountant and Auditor

   6. Announcement No. 422 — Librarian

   7. Announcement No. 413 — Mid-level  Positions  (primarily used to fill mid-level
administrative positions, including Economist).

   8. Announcement No. 408 — Senior-Level Positions (primarily used to fill senior-
level administrative positions and life science  positions  in grades GS-13  to GS-15).

   9. Announcement No. WA-902 — Medical Officers

   Any  applicant  interested  in  applying  for a  position  not  included in  these
announcements should contact the  nearest  Federal  Job Information Center (see
Section C.2) for additional information.

 H.  EPA INSTALLATIONS AND SERVICING PERSONNEL OFFICES

                           EPA HEADQUARTERS

                         EPA-HQ Employment Center
                         Code PM-212
                         EPA-HQ
                         401 M St., S.W.
                         Washington, D.C.  20460
                         Phone:  (202) 755-0614

                          EPA REGIONAL OFFICES

      EPA Region 1                           EPA Region 3
      Personnel Office                        Personnel Office
      John F. Kennedy Office Bldg.            6th & Walnut Sts.
      Boston, MA 02203                      Philadelphia, PA 19106
      Phone: (617) 223-7215                   Phone: (215) 597-9371

      EPA Region 2                          EPA Region 4
      Personnel Office                        Personnel Office
      26 Federal Plaza                        345 Courtland St., N.E.
      New York, NY 10007                    Atlanta, GA 30308
      Phone: (212) 264-0593                   Phone: (404) 881-3486
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      EPA Region 5                   EPA Region 8
      Personnel Office                 Personnel Office
      230 S. Dearborn St.              1860 Lincoln St.
      Chicago, IL 60604               Denver, CO 80295
      Phone: (312) 353-2026            Phone: (303) 837-2725

      EPA Region 6                   EPA Region 9
      Personnel Office                 Personnel Office
      1201  Elrn St.                    215 Fremont St.
      Dallas, TX 75270                San Francisco, CA 94105
      Phone: (214) 767-2712            Phone: (415) 556-0961

      EPA Region 7                   EPA Region 10
      Personnel Office                 Personnel Office
      324 E. 11th St.                  M/S-301
      Kansas City, MO 64106          1200 Sixth Ave.
      Phone: (816) 758-2366            Seattle, WA 98101
                                    Phone: (206)442-1240
            RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT LABORATORIES

                        EPA Personnal Office
                        Mail Drop RD-29
                        Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
                        Phone: (919) 541-3129

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING      ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
  & SUPPORT LAB                    RESEARCH LAB
Environmental Protection Agency      Environmental Protection Agency
Cincinnati, OH 45268                 Research Triangle Park, NC 27711

INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTAL        HEALTH EFFECTS RESEARCH LAB
  RESEARCH LAB                   Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Protection Agency       Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Inquiries concerning employment at the following laboratories should be directed to:

                         EPA Personnel Office
                         Cincinnati, OH 45268
                         Phone: (513)684-7801

INDUSTRIAL ENVIRONMENTAL        MUNICIPAL ENVIRONMENTAL
  RESEARCH LAB                     RESEARCH LAB
Environmental Protection Agency       Environmental Protection Agency
Cincinnati, OH 45268                 Cincinnati, OH 45268

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING       HEALTH EFFECTS RESEARCH LAB
  & SUPPORT LAB                  Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Protection Agency       Cincinnati, OH 45268
Cincinnati, OH 45268
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 Inquiries concerning employment at the following laboratories should be directed to:

                          EPA Personnel Office
                          P. 0. Box 18417
                          Las Vegas, NV89114
                          Phone: (702) 736-2969

  ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LAB    ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING
  Environmental Protection Agency         SYSTEMS LAB
  200 S.W. 35th St.                    Environmental Protection Agency
  Corvallis, OR 97330                  P.O. Box 15027
                                     Las Vegas, NV89114

  ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LAB    ROBERT S. KERR ENVIRONMENTAL
  Environmental Protection Agency         RESEARCH LAB
  6201 Congdon Blvd.                  Environmental Protection Agency
  Duluth, MN 55804                    P.O. Box 1198
                                     Ada, OK 74820

  ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LAB    ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LAB
  Environmental Protection Agency       Environmental Protection Agency
  South Ferry Road                    College Station  Road
  Narragansett, Rl 02882                Athens, GA 30601

                           ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LAB
                           Environmental Protection Agency
                           Sabine Island
                           Gulf Breeze, FL 32561
                         Other EPA Field Offices

The names and addresses of other major EPA field offices are in the left hand column.
The name, address, and telephone number of the servicing personnel office, to which
inquiries should be directed, is in the right hand column.


                       PESTICIDES LABORATORIES

  Environmental Protection Agency       Personnel Office
  Plant Biology Laboratory              EPA Region 10
  3320 Orchard Ave.                   M/S-301
  Corvallis, OR 97330                   1200 Sixth Ave.
                                     Seattle, WA 98101
                                     Phone: (206)442-1240
  ...        , _     .                EPA-HQ Employment Center
  Environmental Protection Agency       CodePM-212
  Technical Services Division             EPA-HQ
  Beltsville, MD 20705                  Washington, D.OM460

  Environmental Protection Agency       Personnel Office
  Mississippi  Test Facility               EPA Region 4
  Bay St.  Louis, MS 39520              345 Courtland St., N.E.
                                     Atlanta, GA 30308
                                     Phone: (404)881-3486

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                         RADIATION FACILITIES

Eastern Environmental Radiation Facility   EPA Personnel Office
P.O. Box 3009                         Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Montgomery, AL 36109                Phone: (919) 629-3014

Las Vegas Radiation Operations         EPA Personnel Office
P.O. Box 15027                       P.O. Box 18417
Las Vegas, NV 89114                  Las Vegas, NV 89114
                                     Phone: (702) 736-2969

                       REGIONAL FIELD OFFICES

Environmental Protection Agency        Personnel Office
San Juan Field Office                  EPA Region 2
1225 Ponce de Leon Avenue            26 Federal Plaza
Caso Building - Suite 804               New York, NY 10007
Santurce, PR 00907                    Phone: (212) 264-0016

Environmental Protection Agency        Personnel Office
Annapolis Science Center               EPA Region 3
Annapolis, MD 21401                  6th & Walnut Sts.
                                     Philadelphia, PA 19106
                                     Phone: (218)597-9371

                ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATION CENTERS

Environmental Protection Agency        Personnel Office
National Enforcement                  EPA-NEIC
  Investigations Center                 Building 53, Box 25227
Building 53, Box 25227                 Denver, CO 80225
Denver, CO 80225                     Phone: (303) 234-4065

                             AIR  FACILITIES

Environmental Protection Agency        EPA Personnel Office
Air Quality Planning & Standards        Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711        Phone: (919) 629-3014

Mobile Source Air Pollution             EPA Personnel Office
  Control                             2565 Plymouth Road
2565 Plymouth Road                   Ann Arbor, Ml 48105
Ann Arbor, Ml 48105                  Phone: (313) 688-4309

                            FIELD STATIONS

Inquiries concerning employment at the foiling field stations should be directed to:

                         EPA Personnel Office
                         P. 0. Box 18417
                         Las Vegas, NV89114
                         Phone: (702) 736-2969
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   Arctic Environmental Research           Ely Field Station
      Station                               222 W. Conan St.
   College, AK 99701                       Ely, MN 55731

   Bears Bluff Field Station                 Grosse Isle Field Station
   P. 0. Box 368                           9311 Groh Rd.
   Johns Island, SC 29455                 Grosse Isle, Ml  48138

                          Newton Fish Toxicology Station
                          3411 Church St.
                          Cincinnati, OH 45224
I.  VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS
    Vacancy announcements for specific positions are published by each  servicing
personnel  office.  These  are  posted  on  a bulletin board in the installation(s)
serviced by these personnel offices.

    Some EPA personnel offices advertise their vacancies by telephone on a continuous
recording. They may be obtained by dialing these numbers:

    a. For EPA-HQs
       Washington, D.C	202-755-5055

    b. For Region II
       New York City, N.Y	212-264-7859

    c. For Research Triangle Park
       Research Triangle Park, N.C	919-629-3129

    d. For Region VIII
       Denver, Colorado	303-327-4973

    e. For Region IX
       San Francisco, California	415-556-0960
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