This position is in Region 6, Land, Chemicals, and Redevelopment Division. About Region 6: https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-region-6-south-central 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 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.
• You may have limited exposure to hazardous materials.

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-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 preparing and/or reviewing studies and/or technical documents to investigate and cleanup the release of hazardous contaminants to the environment; 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree; or 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 To qualify for the GS-12 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level defined as working with potentially responsible parties and overseeing investigations of releases and/or cleanups of hazardous contaminants to the environment. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of federal, state, tribal and local environmental regulations and statues as they related to Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) including the provisions governing the underground storage tank prevention and contaminated site cleanup program. Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), cost control procedures regarding contractual assistance, and cost accounting record keeping and procedures. Knowledge of enforcement case development involving sites contaminated with petroleum and/or hazardous contaminants, including investigation/remediation,fact-finding, and collection and preservation of evidence. Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Skill in oral communications. Skill in written communications. Ability to utilize software programs to assist in data management and analysis, and for summarizing large amounts of information. Ability to evaluate and utilize site cleanup techniques and technologies applicable to hazardous waste and/or leaking underground storage tank releases. Ability to manage multiple complex projects, establish goals and assess progress toward their achievement, and adjust work operations and program objectives to meet targets. Ability to work with other Agencies, including States and Tribes. 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:

Life Scientist (0401): You must have a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in 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.

Environmental Engineer (0819): All applicants must meet one of the following requirements to qualify for consideration for an engineering position:

1. Successful completion of a professional engineering degree at an accredited university or college
   OR
2. Have a combination of college level education or training AND technical experience that has furnished you with (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:
   1. Professional registration as an engineer.
   2. Evidence of passing the Engineer-in-Training written test.
   3. Successful documented completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences as described by OPM.
   4. Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in engineering technology or in an appropriate professional field and at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance.

Please review the OPM page on specifics about required curriculum and for more information on qualifications, please visit GS-800: All Professional Engineering Positions qualifications.

Physical Scientist (1301): You must have a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in 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, 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]