This position is in Office of Research and Development, Center for Environmental Solutions and Emergency Response, Homeland Security and Material Management Division, Materials Management and Oil Spills Branch. About: The Office of Research and Development (ORD) This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to one of the duty stations stated in this announcement on a regular basis (location TBD after candidate selected).  *See Benefit section for work-from-home flexibility.

Duties

You will:

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen.
• You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section.
• Position has education requirements--see Qualifications/Education section.
• EPA and non-EPA applicants must submit transcripts/course listings.
• You may have limited exposure to hazardous materials.

Qualifications

In addition to the educational requirements, we are looking for at least one year of specialized experience related to this position as described below: To qualify for the Research GS-12 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-11 level defined as conducting research (i.e., formulating hypotheses, developing research plans, adapting existing methods/techniques) in petroleum oil ecotoxicology and chemistry; and analyzing or communicating research results; - OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in the academic discipline as described below; - OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.  To qualify for the GS-13 level you need to have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 level defined as conducting independent research in petroleum oil ecotoxicology and chemistry; managing technical progress of contracted research in the area of emphasis or communicating research results in peer-reviewed publications. Your application package will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: 1) Knowledge of petroleum oil ecotoxicology and chemistry; 2) Skill in interpreting scientific data; 3) Skill in written communication; 4) Ability to lead and train a team of researchers; 5) Skill in oral communication; 6) Ability to develop plans and program initiatives to support establishment of new scientific standards; 7) Ability to manage contracts including preparing procurement requests and monitoring technical performance. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If you have part-time work experience, read this: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.

Education

You need a degree or combination of education and experience as described below to qualify for this position.

Toxicology: You must have a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in toxicology; or an appropriate discipline of the biological, medical, or veterinary sciences that included at least 30 semester hours in chemistry, biochemistry, or physiology, and 12 semester hours in toxicology.

For information about accreditation requirements, visit EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.

Contacts

• Address Environmental Protection Agency US Environmental Protection Agency Human Resources Management Division 109 T.W. Alexander Dr, MD C639-02 Research Triangle Pk, North Carolina 27711 United States
• Name: RTP Shared Service Center
• Phone: 919-541-3014
• Email: [email protected]