This position is part of the Technical and Regional Services (EPR), Pollution Prevention and Abatement (PP&A) (EP), Environment, Fish and Wildlife (EF&W) (E), Bonneville Power Administration, Department of Energy. As a Physical Scientist (Environmental), you will provide scientific and technical expertise for Technical and Regional Services for pollution prevention and abatement programs, projects, and natural resource protection/management issues.

Duties

As a Physical Scientist (Environmental), you will: Travel throughout the entire BPA service area (i.e., Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Western Montana). Assist with the design, coordination, and oversight of sampling and monitoring efforts/programs. Assist with investigations and cleanups of BPA sites. Provide scientific and technical environmental advice, guidance and on-site assistance for responding to emergencies. Assist Pollution Prevention & Abatement Staff and the Regions by developing strategies and providing field support to achieve or maintain regulatory compliance and remedy potential problems. Plan and carry out environmental programs and projects within the framework of applicable laws. Assist with the research, organization, and maintenance of scientific and technical information for use in environmental studies and projects. Monitor performance and compliance with contracts to assure that BPA receives goods or services that conform to the scientific and technical requirements as set forth in those contracts.

Requirements

Qualifications

To be eligible for the Recent Graduate program you must be a: Recent graduate who has completed, within the previous two years, a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution. -OR Student who within nine months of the closing date of this announcement will meet the education requirements and will graduate with a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution. A student may not be appointed to a position until they have graduated. -OR Preference eligible veteran who was precluded from applying due to their military service obligation begin their two-year eligibility period upon release or discharge from active duty. Eligibility for these veterans cannot exceed six years after degree or certificate completion." BASIC REQUIREMENT: A. Degree: 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 B. Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: GS-07: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-05) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: 1) taking measurements and collecting data; 2) conducting routine calculations, including plotting and checking of numerical data; AND 3) applying principles, theories, practices, and techniques in the physical sciences. You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: One year of graduate-level education, or superior academic achievement (S.A.A.) gained in a bachelor degree curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled (based on class standing, grade-point average, or honor society membership). See the following link for more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=app -OR- Combination of education and experience as described above. Less than one year of specialized experience may be combined with completed graduate education. GS-09: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: 1) conducting routine scientific studies, analyses, and tests following standardized methods and procedures for hydrological, meteorological, or closely related physical science processes; AND 2) providing scientific and technical information for pollution prevention and abatement programs, projects, and natural resources protection/management issues. You may substitute education for specialized experience as follows: Two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree, or master's, or equivalent graduate degree; your education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. -OR- Combination of graduate education and experience as described above. Less than one year of specialized experience may be combined with graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level (i.e., credit hours beyond the first year of full-time study may be credited).

Education

This vacancy has a positive education requirement. In order to be rated as qualified, you must provide copies of your college transcripts.

Must submit transcripts with your application for proof of education and degree conferred date.

DO NOT email or mail in any of your application documents. Documents will not be accepted outside of the online application system.

Contacts

• Address Bonneville Power Administration P.O. Box 3621 Portland, OR 97208 US
• Name: Luisa Monroy Flores
• Phone: 503-230-5888
• Email: [email protected]