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Job opening: Life Scientist/Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist

Salary: $77 738 - 121 128 per year
City: Boston
Published at: Nov 13 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
These positions are in Region 1, Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Division, Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Branch. About Region 1: R1 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

  • You may have limited exposure to hazardous materials.
  • You may be required to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Position has education requirements--see Qualifications/Education section.
  • Pre-employment physical is required and periodic physicals thereafter.
  • 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

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-11 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-09 level defined as conducting site inspections under a national or state environmental law; OR participating in enforcement or compliance monitoring activities and recommending compliance actions based upon inspection or compliance monitoring findings.- OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in the academic discipline as described below- OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. To qualify for the GS-12 level, you need to have at least one full year of full-time experience to the GS-11 level defined as experience conducting site inspections under a national or state environmental law; experience writing inspection or compliance monitoring reports that summarize findings and observations respective to these environmental laws; and experience providing technical support and advice on environmental compliance status of regulated entities. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: 1) Skill in conducting field inspections, gathering evidence, and/or initiating enforcement actions; 2) Skill in written communication; 3) Knowledge of environmental laws, regulations, policies, and practices related to enforcement and compliance activities; 4) Skill in oral communication; 5) Ability to plan, conduct, and provide technical assistance to complex field sampling and analytical services, facility inspections, and audits. 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.

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.

Environmental Engineer: 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

Physical Scientist: You must have 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.

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 Drive, MD C639-02 Research Triangle Pk, North Carolina 27711 United States
  • Name: RCD Staffing
  • Phone: 919-541-3014
  • Email: [email protected]

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