This position is in the Office of Land and Emergency Management, Office of Superfund Remediations and Technology Innovation, Office of Technology Innovation and Field Services, Environmental Response Team (East/West). About: The Office of Land and Emergency Management (OLEM)

Duties

At the entry level of this position, you will:

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen.
• 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.
• You may be required to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• You may have limited exposure to hazardous materials.
• Pre-employment physical may be required and periodic physicals 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-13 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level defined as experience implementing human health risk assessments at environmental emergencies and uncontrolled hazardous waste sites; advising appropriate staff and officials on exposures and risks at contaminated sites that may warrant response or clean up; supporting projects, reports, manuscripts or publications in the scientific literature that involved human health risk assessment and toxicity studies. 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 leading human health risk assessments at environmental emergencies and uncontrolled hazardous waste sites; advising appropriate regional and/or federal officials on exposures and risks at contaminated sites that may warrant response or clean up; leading projects, reports, manuscripts or publications in the scientific literature that involved human health risk assessment and toxicity studies.  Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of health risk assessments (i.e., exposure and toxicity assessments). Ability to research complex problems and issues, and  Ability to perform critical analysis and interpretation of scientific data, and synthesize/integrate scientific results into assessments. Ability to apply toxicology knowledge at hazardous waste sites to conduct field investigative procedures or analyses supporting remediation. Knowledge of environmental emergencies and emergency response procedures. Ability to advise On-Scene Coordinators (OCSs) and Remedial Project Manager (RPMs) on use of risk assessment in cleanup actions. Skill in written communication. Ability to explain complex concepts to technical and non-technical clients and audiences. 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 Science: 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.

Toxicology: You must have a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in toxicology; OR an appropriate discipline of the biological, medical, or veterinary sciences that included at least 30 semester hours in chemistry, biochemistry, or physiology, and 12 semester hours in toxicology.

Physical Science: 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: Brielle Ganthier
• Phone: 919-541-2562
• Email: [email protected]