These positions are in Region 10, Laboratory Services and Applied Science Division, Risk Assessment Branch. About Region 10. This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to one of the duty stations stated in this announcement on a regular basis (location TBD after candidate selected).*EPA offers work-from-home and work schedule flexibilities as described in the Benefits section.

Duties

You will:

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen.
• You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section.
• EPA and non-EPA applicants must submit transcripts/course listings.
• Position has education requirements--see Qualifications/Education section.

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 providing technical support in litigation for enforcement efforts. 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 providing technical expertise to the Superfund program's ground water evaluations. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of toxicological science and risk assessment sufficient to apply new scientific findings, modify or adapt standard techniques, processes, and procedures. Knowledge of the methodologies, techniques, and procedures used to evaluate toxic exposure and health risk to humans. Skill in providing biological and health information support and training to regional and state regulatory staffs and others. Skill in oral communication. Skill in written communication. Knowledge of the effects of toxic pollutants on human health and principles of assessing risk to health from exposure to toxic substances to provide toxicological and risk assessment expertise. Ability to design monitoring surveys for exposure to toxic chemicals and to evaluate the potential impacts of those substances on human health. 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 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.

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: Elizabeth Castillo
• Phone: 919-541-5659
• Email: [email protected]