This position is in Office of the Regional Administrator, Region 9, Water Division, Groundwater and Drinking Water Branch. About Region 9: Website 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

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

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 basic entry education requirements, you must have specialized experience and/or directly related education as described below: To qualify for the GS-14 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level defined as serve as an advisor in the technical, and/or administrative aspects of human and environmental toxicology and risk assessment/risk communication. Performs investigative toxicological science work and/or science support work in one or more scientific areas of specialization. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:  Skill in written communication. Knowledge of chemicals and mixtures of chemicals, microbiology, including toxicology, epidemiology, microbiology fare and transport, and environmental and ecotoxicological impacts; risk assessment and risk communication. Skill in oral communication. Ability to take highly technical scientific principles and theories and translate them into administratively workable solutions and for general public risk communications. Knowledge of state and federal environmental quality programs and the responsibilities related to public health protection and risk-based decision-making. Skill in working with and directing committees and conferences, writing /reviewing risk communication/scientific publications 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.

Toxicologist Series

You must have a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in toxicology; or an appropriate discipline of the biological, medical, or veterinary sciences that included at least 30 semester hours in chemistry, biochemistry, or physiology, and 12 semester hours in toxicology.

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]