This position is in Region 9, Superfund & Emergency Management Division, Northern CA Site Cleanup Branch, CERCLA Enforcement Section. About Region 9:Region 9 This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.*EPA offers work-from-home and work schedule flexibilities as described in the Benefits section.

Duties

At the entry level of this position, you will:

Requirements

• If you are selected, a written participant agreement must be signed.
• 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 by the closing date of this announcement. We are looking for at least one year of specialized experience related to this position as described below: To qualify for the GS-09 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-07 level defined as collecting and/or analyzing documents to determine the expenditures spent; assisting in providing recommendations on collecting payment.- OR master's or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.B. or J.D., if related; degree in an academic discipline related to this position - OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. NOTE: 1 year of full-time undergraduate study is 30 semester or 45 quarter hours. 1 year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study; if that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours is considered 1 year of full-time study. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:  Skill in applying knowledge from existing guidelines or cost documentation concepts to resolve routine, site- specific cost documentation-related issues or problems. Skill in analyzing data in order to complete forms correctly. Skill in reviewing documentation sufficient to review proposed actions for enforcement activities to ensure cost recovery actions are documented and complywith reporting requirements. Skill in oral communication. Skill in written communication. Knowledge of the rules, regulations, policies and procedures associated with investigation, enforcement and litigation activities at Superfund sites. Skill in assisting in managing contracts. 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.

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: Lynette Kruger
• Phone: 513-569-7395
• Email: [email protected]