This position is in the Office of Research and Development, Center for Environmental Solutions and Emergency Response, Water Infrastructure Division, Biological Contaminants Branch. About: Office of Research and Development (ORD) 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.
• This is a term position (see Other Information on assignment limits).
• 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 Research GS-12 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-11 level defined as proposing and conducting novel research relevant to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in surface water; and analyzing or communicating research results; - OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in the academic discipline as described below; - OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. 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 proposing and conducting novel research relevant to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in surface water; analyzing or communicating research results; and assist with the development of peer reviewed publications on AMR in surface water. Your application package will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: 1) Knowledge of antibiotic resistant bacteria, microbiology, molecular biological techniques, and/or next generation sequence technologies; 2) Knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-funded interagency project on assessing antimicrobial resistance in surface waters; 3) Skill in documenting abilities in the One Health aspects of antimicrobial resistance; 4) Skill in interpreting scientific data; 5) Skill in written communication; 6) Ability to lead and train a team of researchers; 7) Skill in oral communication; 8) Ability to manage contracts including preparing procurement requests and monitoring technical performance. 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.

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.

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