Job opening: Environmental Protection Specialist
Salary: $52 022 - 82 720 per year
Published at: Aug 22 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
This position is in Region 5, Land, Chemical, and Redevelopment Division, Redevelopment and Program services Branch. Brownfields Redevelopment Section 2. About Region 5: https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-region-5
This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.*Work-from-home flexibilities may be authorized as described in the Benefits section.
Duties
At the entry level of this position, you will:
Requirements
- If you are selected, a written participant agreement must be signed.
- You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section.
- EPA and non-EPA applicants must submit transcripts/course listings.
- You must be a U.S. citizen.
Qualifications
We are looking for at least one year of specialized experience related to this position as described below:
To qualify for the GS-07 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-05 level defined as assisting in the collection, compilation, review and evaluation of program plans, facility progress reports, statistical data and background information for compliance with program guidelines and regulations.- OR 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement (Superior Academic Achievement Definition) degree in an academic discipline related to this position - OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
To qualify for the GS-09 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-07 level defined as performing initial independent evaluation of program plans, facility progress reports, statistical data and background information for compliance with program guidelines and regulations.- OR master's or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.B. or J.D., if related; degree in an academic discipline related to this position - OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:
Knowledge of environmental compliance and enforcement.
Skill in written communication sufficient to respond to or evaluate policy or regulatory documents.
Knowledge of land management remediation programs and strategies.
Skill in oral communication sufficient to provide policy and procedural advice.
Knowledge of grants, cooperative/ interagency agreements regulations, policies and procedures.
Skill in using standard data gathering and analysis techniques to collect and review technical information.
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
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Contacts
- Address Environmental Protection Agency
US Environmental Protection Agency
Human Resources Office
26 West Martin Luther King Drive, Mail Stop N-132
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
United States
- Name: Lynette Kruger
- Phone: 513-569-7800
- Email: [email protected]
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