This position is in Region 8, Superfund and Emergency Management Division, Emergency Management Branch, Preparedness & Site Assessment Section, Denver, CO. About Region 8 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

You will:

Requirements

• Position has education requirements--see Qualifications/Education section.
• You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section.

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: GS-12: To qualify for the GS-12 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-11 level defined as providing technical and compliance assistance to chemical and petroleum facilities, participating in facility inspections, assisting with spill/accident investigations, and/or helping stakeholders manage oil spill/accident preparedness programs. GS-13: To qualify for the GS-13 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-12 level defined as providing technical and compliance assistance to chemical and petroleum facilities, conducting facility inspections, performing spill/accident investigations, and/or helping stakeholders manage oil spill/accident preparedness programs. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: Skill in applying advanced theories, principles, concepts, practices, standards, and methods of life science, physical science, and/or environmental engineering to all aspects of hazardous waste site evaluation. Knowledge of varying scientific processes for hazardous and solid waste disposal sites. Knowledge of public and private resources available to deal with emergency situations involving oil and hazardous materials. Knowledge of program and policy analysis. knowledge of the principles and theories of planning and preparedness activities. Knowledge of critical contract management principles, concepts, policies, and objectives to function as a Project Officer or a Technical COR for the program. Knowledge of a wide variety of environmental regulations including CERCLA and EPCRA, related environmental laws, guidance, and policies. Skill in oral communication. Skill in written communication. 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.

0401 - Life Scientist

You must have a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position; OR a combination of education and experience with courses equivalent to a major, as listed.

1301 - Physical Scientist

A bachelor’s or higher degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics; OR a combination of education and experience with education equivalent to one of the majors listed that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

0819 - Engineering

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.

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

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: Braden Viney
• Phone: 513-569-7263
• Email: [email protected]