The National Center for Environmental Economics at EPA has a Research Economist position open for applications on USAJOBS.  Please note that the deadline for applying is Monday, January 8, 2024.

You may access it directly at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/767337300 or enter the vacancy announcement number (EPA-AM-ODH-2024-0003) in the Keyword search bar on USAJOBS.

• Open & closing dates   12/21/23 to 1/8/24
• Salary Range: $94,199 to $145,617 per year
• Work schedule: Full-time
• Appointment type: Permanent

NCEE’s mission is to advance the theory and practice of economics and risk analysis within EPA (www.epa.gov/aboutepa/about-office-policy-op#NCEE). NCEE serves as a center of expertise for cutting-edge policy analysis and research in environmental economics (https://www.epa.gov/environmental-economics). NCEE economists engage in both fast-paced efforts to apply economic reasoning in real-time regulatory development, and longer-term research projects to inform the Agency’s strategic direction.

NCEE is interested in candidates with expertise in structural modeling — in particular, computable general equilibrium modeling, integrated assessment modeling, or power sector modeling — in addition to distributional, environmental, and benefit-cost analysis of environmental policy.

Applicants should have a completed PhD in economics by summer 2024. U.S. citizenship required. Salaries are competitive. EPA is an equal opportunity employer.

As noted in the announcement, the Agency contact for the job posting is RCD Staffing at EPAapplicantadmin@epa.gov.  They would be happy to answer any questions about applying for the position. Please note the important instructions in the announcement to include a “resume clearly stating your experience related to this position as described in the Duties section and Qualifications section. In describing your experience, you need to be clear and specific. We may not make assumptions regarding your experience.”

For more general questions about the position or NCEE, feel free to contact me (bowen.jennifer@epa.gov ) or Brett Snyder (snyder.brett@epa.gov ).