This position is in Office of Land and Emergency Management (OLEM). About: About the Office of Land and Emergency Management | US EPA 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.
• EPA and non-EPA applicants must submit transcripts/course listings.
• You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section.
• You must be a U.S. citizen.

Qualifications

NOTE:  You must meet qualification requirements, including any requirements described in the Education section, by the closing date of this announcement. 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-13 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level defined as experience with sampling or analytical test methods to measure inorganic chemicals in environmental media and conducting data analysis.   Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:  Knowledge of the principles of analytical chemistry, sampling and quality assurance. Skill in written communication to develop new or improved methods, guidance, and other materials concerning environmental monitoring topics. Knowledge and skills in determining the specific data needed and the best approach for obtaining the needed data. Ability to work effectively and collaboratively on teams. Skill in oral communication. Knowledge of application of analytical chemistry techniques to environmental measurements and/or environmental concerns. Skill in evaluating and interpreting the significance of data to a particular hazardous waste evaluation problem. Knowledge of relationships with other programs and key administrative support functions within the agency or in other agencies. Ability to serve as work assignment manager and monitors the performance of contract after the award. 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. Physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering that included 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by course work in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics.

   or

2. Combination of education and experience -- course work equivalent to a major as shown in A above, including at least 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

For information about accreditation requirements, visit EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.

Contacts

• Address Environmental Protection Agency OMS/OHCO/RCD 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW WJC Bldg North, Mail Code 1448K Washington, District of Columbia 20460 United States
• Name: RCD Staffing
• Phone: 919-541-3014
• Email: [email protected]