This position is in the Office of Air and Radiation, Office of Radiation and Indoor Air, Radiation Protection Division, Center for Waste Management and Regulations.  About: The Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) 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.
• Pre-employment drug testing is required and random testing thereafter.

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-14 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level defined as applying regulations and/or guidelines regarding radioactive waste management or disposal of transuranic waste; and providing leadership, oversight or technical expertise for an environmental protection program or project(s) in radioactive waste management or radioactive contamination issues. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of laws, regulations and management practices of radioactive waste characterization and disposal. Skill in oral communication sufficient to provide guidance. Skill in program/project management. Knowledge of radioactive waste management and disposal inspection procedures and protocols. Skill in written communication sufficient to provide recommendations. Ability to train and mentor staff. Ability to develop and implement quality assurance procedures and protocols. 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 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: Benjamin Stirrat
• Phone: 513-569-7285
• Email: [email protected]