This position is in Region 7, Laboratory Services and Applied Science Division, Applied Sciences Branch. About Region 7 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

At the entry level of this position, you will:

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen.
• 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-11 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-09 level defined as conducting site assessments (e.g., soil and/or water sampling and inspections) and cleanup of hazardous waste sites; interpreting and/or implementing environmental regulations related to the cleanup of hazardous waste sites.- 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. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:  Knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices of hydrogeology and environmental science. Ability to apply and adapt hydrogeologic and other scientific practices, technologies, and methods to the completion of environmental investigations and remediation actions. Skill in communicating with technical and legal personnel, state and local officials, members of the public, elected government representatives and media representatives. Knowledge of professional hydrogeologic or scientific concepts, principles, and practices applicable to groundwater and soil remediation techniques. Skill in explaining hydrogeologic/technical principles to non-technical persons. Knowledge of specialized safety training as required to meet field health and safety requirements. Knowledge of related scientific and engineering fields and the capacity to adapt practices from these fields. 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.

A bachelor’s or higher degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in 

1. Degree: geology, plus 20 additional semester hours in any combination of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological science, structural, chemical, civil, mining or petroleum engineering, computer science, planetary geology, comparative planetology, geophysics, meteorology, hydrology, oceanography, physical geography, marine geology, and cartography.

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2. Combination of education and experience -- course work as shown in A above, 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 Office 26 West Martin Luther King Drive, Mail Stop N-132 Cincinnati, Ohio 45268 United States
• Name: Julie Burget
• Phone: 513-569-7234
• Email: [email protected]