This position is in Region 8, Water Division, Clean Water Branch, Watershed Section. About Region 8. 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.
• Position has education requirements--see Qualifications/Education section.
• EPA and non-EPA applicants must submit transcripts/course listings.

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 provides mastery knowledge and skills in wetlands and aquatic resources science, and direct experience applying this knowledge in solving difficult and complex problems and work assignments. Direct experience implementing Clean Water Act Section 404 and 401 statutes, regulations, policies, and guidance. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:  Knowledge of Clean Water Act Section 404 guidance, policy, laws and regulations to evaluate the potential impact of various program implementation scenarios and adequacy of actions to meet CWA requirements and resolve novel, obscure, or controversial problems affecting implementation of the program. Knowledge of Clean Water Act Section 401guidance, policy, laws and regulations to evaluate the potential impact of various program implementation scenarios and adequacy of actions to meet CWA requirements and resolve novel, obscure, or controversial problems affecting implementation of the program. Knowledge to adapt precedents in innovative ways consistent with the CWA, make significant departures from previous approaches while remaining consistent with the CWA, accommodate unique requirements, and determine methods to use in evaluating and interpreting significance of results. Knowledge of chemistry, hydrology, aquatic biology, limnology, monitoring, data analysis techniques, and data management related to wetlands assessment methods. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management in federal, state, tribal, and local governments; the general public; members of the nonprofit sector; members of the media, and elected officials. Knowledge of grants management and oversight procedures to oversee and/or monitor program grants. 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

0401: Life Scientist - 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.

1301: General 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: RCD Staffing
• Phone: 513-569-7343
• Email: [email protected]