This announcement has been amended to extend the closing date to 11/29/2023. This position is in Office of Air and Radiation, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards, Air Quality Assessment Division, Air Quality Modeling Group. About EPA OAR 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 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-14 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-13 level defined as conducting air quality studies to assess Particulate Matter (PM2.5) air quality data; collaborating with scientists to assess air quality issues; and developing technical reports relating to PM2.5 air quality modeling data. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: 1) Knowledge of EPA’s air pollution programs for criteria pollutants, specifically PM2.5; 2) Knowledge of State/local/tribal air pollution control programs; 3) Skill in written communication sufficient for reporting air quality data; 4) Ability to use photochemical air quality models to determine current and future attainment with PM2.5; 5) Skill in the use of these computer models and databases in supporting Federal and state/local/tribal air programs; 6) Skill in project management; 7) Skill in oral communication sufficient for collaborating with other scientists; 8) Ability to assess and resolve air quality issues. 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.

Physical Scientist: 

You must have a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in one of the following:  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 U.S. EPA, HRMD Mail Drop: C639-02 109 T.W. Alexander Drive, P.O. Box 12055 Research Triangle Pk, North Carolina 27711 United States
• Name: RCD Staffing
• Phone: 919-541-3014
• Email: [email protected]