Job opening: Environmental Protection Specialist
Salary: $57 594 - 91 582 per year
Published at: Dec 17 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
This position is in Region 2, Superfund and Emergency Management Division, Program Support Branch, Resource Management/Cost Recovery Section . About Region 2.
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
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.
- You may have limited exposure to hazardous materials.
Qualifications
NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
We are looking for at least one year of specialized experience related to this position as described below:
To qualify for the GS-07 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-05 level defined as assisting in the collection, compilation, review, and evaluation of program plans, facility progress reports, statistical data, and/or background information for compliance with program guidelines and regulations.- OR 1 full year of graduate level education; or superior academic achievement (Superior Academic Achievement Definition) degree in an academic discipline related to this position- OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
To qualify for the GS-09 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-07 level defined as performing initial independent evaluation of program plans, facility progress reports, statistical data, and/or background information for compliance with program guidelines and regulations.- OR master's or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.B. or J.D., if related; degree in an academic discipline related to this position- OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
NOTE: 1 year of full-time undergraduate study is 30 semester or 45 quarter hours. 1 year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study; if that information cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours is considered 1 year of full-time study.
Your application package will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:
Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations governing land related environmental protection programs.
Knowledge of land remediation programs.
Knowledge of grants, cooperative/interagency agreements regulations, policies, and procedures.
Skill in oral communication sufficient to respond to requests for information on land remediation program policies, requirements, and procedures.
Ability to assist in implementing and evaluating state/tribal/local land resource and protection plans.
Knowledge of federal environmental laws and regulations governing land related environmental protection programs.
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.
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: Courtney Stoner
- Phone: 919-541-0876
- Email: [email protected]
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