This position is in the Office of Land and Emergency Management, Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation, Technology Innovation and Field Services Division, Environmental Response Team. 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.
• Pre-employment physical may be required and periodic physicals thereafter.
• You may have limited exposure to hazardous materials.
• You may be required to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds.

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-12 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level defined as engineering experience supporting the implementation of remedial technologies in the field at oil and hazardous waste contaminated sites including environmental emergencies; using techniques and equipment to characterize site contaminants; presenting to regions or other officials on appropriate remediation technologies to clean up contaminated sites.  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 engineering experience implementing remediation technologies in the field at oil and hazardous waste contaminated sites including environmental emergencies; using techniques and equipment to conduct site characterizations and providing engineering guidance for responding to hazardous material spills or counter-terrorism events; and advising appropriate regional, federal, or other officials on remediation technologies and designs to clean up contaminated sites. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of in situ and ex situ technology and techniques. Skill in oral communication sufficient to provide recommendations, advice and guidance. Knowledge of engineering/scientific policies and procedures regarding removal and remedial actions. Ability to evaluate and utilize hazardous waste site cleanup techniques and technologies. Ability to review, analyze and interpret data. Skill in written communication sufficient to develop reports on engineering/scientific data. Ability to collaborate with a diverse group of professionals and stakeholders. 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

All applicants must meet one of the following requirements to qualify for consideration for an engineering position:

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

Have a 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.
2. Evidence of passing the Engineer-in-Training written test.
3. Successful documented completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences as described by OPM.
4. 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.

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: 919-541-5262
• Email: [email protected]