EPA Veterans Hiring Event Oct. 22 in RTP: Federal Jobs Near Raleigh

Name: EPA Veterans Hiring Event at Research Triangle Park
Start: 2026-10-22T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-22T14:30:00-04:00
Location: EPA Research Triangle Park

RALEIGH, NC — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is opening the gates of its Research Triangle Park campus to veterans and active-duty service members on Thursday, October 22, for an in-person hiring event where job seekers sit down with EPA hiring managers face to face. It runs 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at 109 TW Alexander Drive, a short run down I-40 from downtown Raleigh. Space is limited, and you have to RSVP first.

One day, one federal employer, one big catch: this EPA veterans hiring event in RTP is only for veterans and current service members, and walk-ins are not part of the plan.

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📍 At a Glance

Event	EPA Veterans Hiring Event
Date	Thursday, October 22, 2026
Time	10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Eastern (arrive 30 minutes early for security)
Location	EPA Research Triangle Park, 109 TW Alexander Drive, Durham, NC 27713
Format	In person, meetings and informational interviews with hiring managers
Registration	RSVP required, space limited
Eligibility	Veterans and active service members

Not a veteran? Try the NC Life Sciences Career Fair on October 20 or the City of Raleigh fair on October 21.

⚠️ Read This Before You Drive to RTP

The event is posted on the federal government's USAJOBS event page, and the rules there are specific. It is open to veterans and active service members. You must RSVP through the EPA's RSVP form before you show up. This is a secure federal campus, so plan on a security screening at the door and give yourself the extra 30 minutes the agency asks for.

Bring a REAL ID. A license without the star may not get you past the gate, and that's a long, quiet ride home on NC 147.

💼 What the EPA Is Actually Offering

Be clear-eyed about this one. The EPA has not published a list of open positions or a headcount for the day. What the listing promises is time with hiring managers and informational interviews, which is a different thing from on-the-spot offers.

That still matters. The RTP campus houses EPA research labs and offices, and a conversation with the people who write the job announcements is the kind of inside look most applicants never get. Federal jobs are filled through formal postings on USAJOBS, and veterans may qualify for veterans' preference when they apply. Use the day to learn which job series fit your background, then watch for the announcements.

Questions before the event can go to the agency at [email protected].

📋 How to Show Up Ready

Your RSVP confirmation, plus whatever documents the confirmation email asks for
A REAL ID-compliant ID
Several printed copies of your resume, ideally a federal-style resume with hours per week and full dates for each job
A copy of your DD-214
Business casual clothes, which is the dress code the EPA set

Not Eligible? Different Event, Different Day

If you never served, this one isn't for you, but the same week is packed. On Tuesday, October 20, the NC Life Sciences Career Fair runs at the NC Biotechnology Center, on the same stretch of TW Alexander Drive. On Wednesday, October 21, the City of Raleigh Expo and Job Fair fills the convention center downtown. Different events, different requirements, so read each listing before you go.

🔎 Where to Aim This Fall

Environmental science, lab work and IT all have a home in the Triangle, from the RTP campuses to state offices downtown. Whether or not the EPA has a fit for you, these searches show local openings today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the EPA veterans hiring event?

Thursday, October 22, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Eastern at EPA Research Triangle Park, 109 TW Alexander Drive, Durham, NC 27713.

Who can attend?

Veterans and active service members only.

Do I need to register?

Yes. The EPA requires an RSVP and says space is limited. Register through the RSVP form linked on the USAJOBS event page.

Will I get a job offer on the spot?

Don't count on it. The EPA has not listed specific openings. The event is built around meetings and informational interviews with hiring managers, and federal jobs are still filled through USAJOBS postings.

Your Next Mission Starts Here

Whether your next role is in a lab in RTP or an office in North Raleigh, create a free LocalJobPage account to save searches and get new Triangle openings first. Then browse the Raleigh Career Center for guides by field.

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