This position is located in the Technical and Regional Services (EPR) organization, within the Pollution Prevention and Abatement (EP) organization, Environment, Fish and Wildlife Organization (E), Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). A successful candidate in the Physical Scientist (Environmental) position will provide senior scientific and technical expertise for pollution prevention and abatement programs, projects, and natural resource protection/management issues.

Duties

As a Physical Scientist (Environmental), you will:

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• This position does not support remote work. You will be required to report physically to the official reporting worksite as specified by the supervisor, but no less than 3 days per pay period.
• Selectee will be required to complete the Office of Government Ethics Standard of Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OFGE450e) within 30 days of employment and annually.
• After employment, this position may be subject to periodic physical examinations, as prescribed by competent medical authority and at BPA expense, if exposed to health hazards.
• Frequent overnight travel (11 or more days of overnight travel per month for field work).
• Work is performed in the office and field. Fieldwork requires moderate physical exertion including hiking through BPA rights of way, which includes very steep and uneven terrain.
• The work is performed in a variety of weather conditions. Exposure to hazardous substances and various types of contamination may occur. Protective clothing and respiratory equipment are required when appropriate.
• The work involves lifting and positioning generators weighing up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENT: 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 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-12: 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-11) in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) providing scientific guidance in the planning and implementation of pollution prevention and abatement projects and programs; 2) providing guidance on Federal, State, and local laws and environmental regulations related to waste management and pollution prevention to ensure compliance; AND 3) assisting in environmental investigations, cleanups, sampling and monitoring. GS-13: 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-12) in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) providing scientific expertise in the planning and implementation of pollution prevention and abatement projects and programs; 2) serving as a technical expert, interpreting and implementing Federal, State, and local laws and environmental regulations to guide waste management and pollution prevention activities; AND 3) independently conducting environmental investigations, cleanups, sampling and monitoring. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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

Education

This vacancy has a positive education requirement. In order to be rated as qualified, you must provide copies of your college transcripts. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Department of Education Accreditation Search to verify school accreditation.

Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.DO NOT email or mail in any of your application documents. Documents will not be accepted outside of the online application system.
Failure to provide copies of your college transcripts may result in a rating of "Ineligible".

Contacts

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