Do you have experience managing environmental programs? Please consider joining the Division of Environmental Protection, Office of Research Facilities as a Physical Scientist! This position provides professional expertise and consultation on organizational compliance with environmental health and protection laws, regulations, and policies. Environmental issues include water quality, wastewater, storm water management, and other associated environmental areas.

Duties

As a Physical Scientist (Environmental) in ORF, you will: Support NIH mission through supporting environmental regulations, programs, and initiatives pertaining to NIH operations. Evaluate and interpret Federal, State, and local environmental protection and pollution control laws, regulations, and initiatives as they relate to the environmental aspects of biomedical research. Review proposed actions, complying with environmental reporting requirements, and analyzing and managing environmental management systems. Visit waste management collection, storage, and disposal facilities to provide inspections, technical assistance and to ensure that NIH activities are performed per environmental compliance requirements. Serves as the NIH recycling program manager which includes outreach, regulatory reporting, research and implementation of new technologies. Supports the data analytics program including data governance. Supports the solid waste, MPW and recycling team regarding compliance inspections, project support and implementation, and federal, state, department and agency data reporting.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Position requires education, transcripts required.
• Position is a Tier II, non-emergency/teleworker.
• May require work near potentially hazardous biological, chemical, and/or infectious agents.
• Position has physical requirements, see additional information section.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for a Physical Scientist (Environmental), GS-1301 position, you must have: A. A degree 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 B. A 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. In addition to the basic requirements above, in order to qualify for a Physical Scientist (Environmental), GS-1301 position at the GS-11 level, you must: A. have 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field. OR B. have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: evaluating pollution sources in facilities and implementing measures to reduce pollution; conducting site visits to collect and analyze environmental impact data during facility construction; examining construction project plans for stormwater management; and participating in feasibility studies to develop solutions for the protection and improvement of air, water, land and energy resources. OR C. have a combination of post baccalaureate education in a related field, and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the basic requirements above, in order to qualify for a Physical Scientist (Environmental), GS-1301 position at the GS-12 level, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: performing engineering assessments of proposed pollution control methods and plans; reviewing environmental engineering designs and specifications to ensure construction project plans support requirements; developing solutions to mitigate and contain hazards through hazardous waste management studies; and creating processes and systems to control, manage, and improve the quality of water, air, and soil. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12528709

Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: America Ortiz
• Phone: 301-480-1622
• Email: [email protected]