Anyone work for the EPA in the RTP? (Durham, Washington: transfer to, neighborhood)

[mamaof2]

my husband interviewed by phone this morning for a position with the EPA, this would be a dream job for him. just curious to see if anyone in the forum works there.

[nikkiheaven]

I work for EPA, but in Washington DC. Does anyone work for EPA in RTP? I REALLY WANT TO RELOCATE.

[Priorityonecb]

What company specifically? Dh works for a company in Morrisville with a huge EPA division.

[nikkiheaven]

I'm speaking of the Enviromental Protection Agency. The agency itself.

[memorytheatre]

My dad just retired from the EPA after 35 years or so. He was one of the people on the study that identified and defined particulate matter, its relation to car and coal pollution and its impact on public health. My impression from him is that working there during a republican administration, this one and Ronnie's is perhaps the most frustrating experience one could imagine. During the 80's the Gov. constantly tried to shut down the EPA, and under Bush they bury reports, intimidate researchers and have pushed out most anyone with experience enough to be taken seriously. He refused buyouts for a long time in part to remain an irritant to the Bush lackey's, but finally it got to be too much and too depressing, so he retired.

But if you're in it to serve corporate desires and not the American people's health, should be good times. Maybe 2009 will bring something different. Overall though, I'm sure he's proud of the work he did and his career. Could have made WAY more money in the private sector though.

[papajay]

I'm not a regular here, but check in every once in a while. I've been with the EPA for a few years now, but was working in Washington, DC until last summer. I like working for the EPA, and the RTP campus is great. Are you local? I haven't yet fallen in love with NC, but do really like my neighborhood (south Granville Co).

[North_Raleigh_Guy]

Originally Posted by papajay

I'm not a regular here, but check in every once in a while. I've been with the EPA for a few years now, but was working in Washington, DC until last summer. I like working for the EPA, and the RTP campus is great. Are you local? I haven't yet fallen in love with NC, but do really like my neighborhood (south Granville Co).

Papajay,

If you don't mind sharing, I'm curios what department within the EPA you work for and how you like it. I work in the environmental field on the state level and always keep my eye out for jobs at the federal level. It seems like whenever I see jobs posted for the RTP EPA office they are always some sort of air modeling or toxicology position. I'm just curious what other departments within the EPA may or may not be located here in the Triangle. Feel free to send me a DM if you don't wan't to discuss it on the forum.

Thanks!

~ NRG

[papajay]

I work very closely with the Office of Air and have, in the past, worked with people the Office of Children's Health Protection, as well as with IRIS in DC. I am a health scientist and do enjoy my job. It's very busy, but also very rewarding. I don't do field work or lab work anymore, and I do miss that quite a bit. I work mostly with toxicologists and epidemiologists, but there are also plenty of ecologists and atmospheric scientists in my division. What lab and/or center would you be interested in working for?

[lw2]

I live in Durham and have extensive professional experience in journalism: researching information, writing, and editing. I have wanted to work for EPA for years but only find science and technical positions posted.

I have noticed journalism-related positions in Washington, D.C. from time to time. Does EPA in RTP have departments or positions that use people with my type of skills? Do they have internal publications or documents that require writers and editors? Are these positions usually temporary or full time?

I check the RTP EPA Web site weekly for vacancies that I think I may qualify for, to no avail. I just want to know if it's likely that I'll ever find what I'm looking for in RTP.

Thanks to anyone who can offer me some information.

[tatiana1]

Originally Posted by lw2

I live in Durham and have extensive professional experience in journalism: researching information, writing, and editing. I have wanted to work for EPA for years but only find science and technical positions posted.

I have noticed journalism-related positions in Washington, D.C. from time to time. Does EPA in RTP have departments or positions that use people with my type of skills? Do they have internal publications or documents that require writers and editors? Are these positions usually temporary or full time?

I check the RTP EPA Web site weekly for vacancies that I think I may qualify for, to no avail. I just want to know if it's likely that I'll ever find what I'm looking for in RTP.

Thanks to anyone who can offer me some information.

I think you will have a better chance if you take a position in a bigger city (like DC) where EPA offices are located and then transfer to the RTP area. It is easier that way since the RTP campus is smaller than the actual headquarter or even EPA offices in other states. You will have a good chance to land your dream job/location that way. The smaller the campus, the stiffer the competition, especially in NC where jobs get filled primarily through friends or family members, rather than from outside. Good Luck!