This position is in the Office of Research and Development, Center for Computational Toxicology and Exposure, Scientific Computing and Data Curation Division, Application and Development Branch. About: The 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

At the entry level of this position, you will:

Requirements

• You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have either: -IT-related experience demonstrating each of these four competencies: 1) Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail; 2) Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services; 3) Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately; 4) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations; OR -A bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks. For information about accreditation requirements, visit EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures. In addition to the basic requirements above, you must meet the following requirements: 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 utilizing Python to deploy applications and automate operations and processes; and develop frontend interfaces for online tools/dashboards. 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 utilizing Python to deploy applications and automate operations and processes; develop front end interfaces for online tools/dashboards; and providing guidance to internal/external stakeholders. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:  1) Knowledge of user centered design, consumer internet technologies, and technology management approaches; 2) Skill in applying IT principles, concepts, methods, and practices; 3) Skill in oral communication; 4) Skill in front end web development; 5) Ability to provide guidance to internal/external stakeholders; 6) Skill in written communication; 7) Skill in building and using RESTful API's and HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP) 8) Ability to work collaboratively with scientists and IT specialists. 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.

Contacts

• Address Environmental Protection Agency U.S. EPA, HRMD Mail Drop: C639-02 109 T.W. Alexander Drive, P.O. Box 12055 RTP, North Carolina 27711 United States
• Name: RCD Staffing
• Phone: 919-541-3014
• Email: [email protected]