This position is in Office of Water, Office of Wastewater Management, Water Infrastructure Division, About OW : About the Office of Water | US EPA This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis. Partial work-from-home flexibilities may be authorized.

Duties

You will:

Requirements

• 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.

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 GS-15 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-14 level defined as experience in water efficiency and providing technical and programmatic advice on a complex portfolio of programs and projects. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: Skill in providing technical analysis and recommendations on wastewater treatment technology and engineering approaches. Skill in providing technical and science input to EPA leaders. Skill in engineering technologies. Skill in assessing major policy, technical, and communication issues and options. Ability to support scientific and technical work by leading project teams and conducting studies. Skill in resolving engineering issues. Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams. Skill in developing wastewater treatment plans. Ability to manage contracts and grants. Ability to review statements of work. 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

All applicants must meet one of the following requirements to qualify for consideration for an engineering position: Successful completion of a professional engineering degree at an accredited university or college OR Have a combination of college level education or training AND technical experience that has furnished you with (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering.  The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: 1.      Professional registration as an engineer. 2.      Evidence of passing the Engineer-in-Training written test. 3.      Successful documented completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences as described by OPM. 4.      Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in engineering technology or in an appropriate professional field and at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Please review the OPM page on specifics about required curriculum and for more information on qualifications, please visit GS-800: All Professional Engineering Positions qualifications.

Contacts

• Address Environmental Protection Agency US Environmental Protection Agency Human Resources Office 26 West Martin Luther King Drive, Mail Stop 132 Cincinatti, Ohio 45268 United States
• Name: LESLIE BAUER
• Phone: 513-569-7222
• Email: [email protected]