This position is in Region 10, Superfund & Emergency MGMT DIV, Emergency Management Branch, Emergency Response Section. About Region 10: https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-region-10-pacific-northwest  This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to one of the duty stations stated in this announcement on a regular basis (location TBD after candidate selected).*Work-from-home flexibilities may be authorized as described in the Benefits section.  

Duties

At the entry level of this position, you will:

Requirements

• Pre-employment drug testing is required and random testing thereafter.
• You may have limited exposure to hazardous materials.
• Position has education requirements--see Qualifications/Education section.
• 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 Determining the nature, size and extent of a spill or release; determining the potential hazards and resources needed to clean up; assist in conducting investigations to aid in enforcement actions 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 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 year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-11 level defined as  Experience conducting emergency response actions under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) at hazardous waste sites and/or at emergency incidents involving oil or chemical spills. Your application package will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: Ability to serve as an advisor for environmental emergency and uncontrolled hazardous waste site response. Skill in evaluating and utilizing hazardous waste site cleanup techniques and technologies. Knowledge of Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA), and other federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Knowledge of case development involving hazardous waste site investigation and remediation, fact-finding, and collection and preservation of evidence for civil or criminal prosecution. Ability to lead planning, prevention and/or preparedness activities concerning release of hazardous agents. Knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). Skill in oral communication. Skill in written communication. 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

GS-0401 Life Scientist

You must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in one of the following:  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.

GS-0801 General Engineer

You must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in one of the following:  you must meet either paragraph A or B: 

1. Engineering degree from a school of engineering with at least one or more curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum; or (2) include differential and integral calculus AND courses (advanced beyond first year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics.

-OR-

B. Combination of education AND experience--college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished:  1) a thorough knowledge of physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be Specialized experience may include activities such as: utilizing a variety of contract types and contracting methods to procure items and/or services; writing and publicizing documents announcing the government’s contracting opportunities to industry, and conducting discussions and conferences; determining a supplier’s responsibility and capability; negotiating the contract amount, terms and conditions; awarding contracts; monitoring and evaluating suppliers’ performance, financial management, and compliance, and taking corrective action as necessary; negotiating terms and costs of contract changes; and performing work related to the termination of contracts.

GS-1301 Physical Scientist

You must have a bachelor's 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.

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 132 Cincinnati, Ohio 45268 United States
• Name: Lynette Kruger
• Phone: 919-541-3014
• Email: [email protected]