The Office of Inspector General is an independent office within the EPA that helps the agency protect the environment in a more efficient & cost effective manner. We perform audits, evaluations, & investigations of the EPA to promote economy, efficiency, and to prevent and detect fraud, waste and abuse. We strive to provide solutions to problems that ultimately result in making America a cleaner and healthier place.  

Duties

The position serves as an Social Scientist to support the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen.
• EPA and non-EPA applicants must submit transcripts/course listings.
• Position has education requirements--see Qualifications/Education section.
• Background Investigation Required.

Qualifications

"Must meet education requirements" from the above KEY REQUIREMENTS and "In addition to the basic education requirement" from the statement below. In addition to the mandatory education requirement, all applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: GS-11: 1) Assisting project managers in the design and execution of evaluations, performance audits, and/or reviews of programs, policies, and procedures;2) Participating in teams to make observations, gather data, and accomplish work activities;3) Analyzing data and evidence gathered though interviews, background research, observations, and document reviews to develop findings and recommendations; AND4) Contributing to writing sections of oral presentations, written reports, and other written documents that contain findings and recommendations. Evidence of the above specialized experience must be supported by detailed documentation of duties performed in positions held. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience or based on job titles alone. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). 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.  Applicants must meet the qualifications for this position within thirty (30) days of the closing date of this announcement. 

Education

Mandatory Education Requirement.

All applicants must meet one of the following requirements to qualify: 

Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

-or-

Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

-or-

Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable during the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon appointment. 

All materials must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement. 

All education claimed by applicants will be verified.

Contacts

• Address Environmental Protection Agency US Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW MC: 2450T Washington, District of Columbia 20460 United States
• Name: Cassie Hayden
• Phone: 2023609181
• Email: [email protected]