These positions are in Region 6, Land Chemicals and Redevelopment Division, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Corrective Action, Underground Storage Tank, Solid Waste and Permits Branch, RCRA Permits and Solid Waste Section. About Region 6 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

You will:

Requirements

• 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-13 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level defined as preparing permits for facilities (issuance, re-issuance, and/or modification), for extremely complex or critical hazardous waste, Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) waste and/or coal combustion residuals (CCR) treatment, storage and disposal facilities regulated under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) or the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); where state, local or tribal agencies have not been delegated permit authority; reviewing permits proposed by state, local, or tribal agencies; and resolving issues related to permit requirements. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:  Knowledge of environmental permit regulations and policies. Ability to prepare TSCA PCB permits for facilities and/or review RCRA permits proposed by other permitting agencies. Knowledge of professional concepts, principles, and practices to prepare or review hazardous waste, Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) waste and/or coal combustion residuals (CCR) permits (issuance, re-issuance, and modification) for treatment, storage and disposal facilities. Knowledge of hazardous waste, PCB waste and/or CCR management technology or models to develop/review permits. Skill in identifying and/or resolving complex hazardous waste, PCB waste and/or CCR discharge problems. Skill in written communication. Skill in oral communication. Skill in presenting technical/scientific information to a variety of individuals and groups including state, local, or tribal agency officials, and private citizens from communities negatively impacted by release of chemical wastes or constituents. 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

Life Scientist: 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: 

You must have one of the following: 

• Successful completion of a professional engineering degree at an accredited university or college 

OR 

• 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. 

1. Evidence of passing the Engineer-in-Training written test. 

1. Successful documented completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences as described by OPM. 

1. 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: 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: Britney Collier
• Phone: 513-569-7343
• Email: [email protected]