These positions are in the Office of Research and Development, Center for Environmental Solutions and Emergency Response, Water Infrastructure Division, Integrated Water Resource Branch.   About: The Office of Research and Development These are office-centered positions*--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

In addition to the basic entry education requirements, you must have specialized experience and/or directly related education as described below: To qualify for the Research GS-11 level, you must have one of the following: 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level defined as participating in quantitative or qualitative experiments related to human or environmental health; and communicating experimental findings or results to others; master’s or equivalent graduate degree; the education must be directly related and provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position; OR equivalent combination of education and experience. To qualify for the Research GS-12 level, you must have one of the following: 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level defined as participating in quantitative or qualitative experiments related to human or environmental health; participating as a team member in evidence-building activities; and communicating experimental findings or results to others; Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; the education must be directly related and provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position; OR equivalent combination of education and experience. 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 behavioral or social science, or related disciplines appropriate to the position; OR a combination of education and experience with courses equivalent to a major, as listed; OR four years of experience that demonstrate you have acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major, as listed.

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]