This position is in Region 1, Mission Support Division, Customer Service and Facilities Branch. About: Region 1. 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.
• You must be a U.S. citizen.
• 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. 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 conducting evaluations of occupational health hazards; conducting workplace safety inspections and determining health and safety improvements; and assisting in the preparation of safety policies, procedures, and/or guidelines. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:  Knowledge of general and specialized safety principles and practices, methods and techniques. Knowledge of national safety and occupational health and environmental laws, policies, and regulations. Skill in conducting safety, health and environmental compliance inspections. Skill in written communication. Ability to identify underlying factors of hazards encountered in field operations and laboratories. Skill in oral communication. 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 specialized experience related to safety and occupational health; OR a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in safety or occupational health fields, or other related fields that included 24 semester hours of study relating to safety, occupational health, industrial hygiene, or closely related disciplines.

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: Holly Dubbs
• Phone: 919-541-0292
• Email: [email protected]