This position is in Region 9, Water Division, Groundwater and Drinking Water Branch. About Region 9. 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.
• 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. To qualify for the GS-14 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level defined as providing leadership, oversight or technical expertise for an environmental protection program of limited scope in human health and/or environmental risk assessment; coaching, mentoring or leading others.  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, and to assess and apply precedents to devise strategies and plans to overcome significant scientific problems. Skill in written communication sufficient to draft scientific and policy related reports and briefings. Ability to assess programmatic decisions and their impact on public health and environmental risks. Knowledge of toxicology, biochemistry, epidemiology, chemicals and related fields to evaluate environmental impacts. Ability to take highly technical scientific principles and theories and translate them into administratively workable solutions. Ability to lead and serve on workgroups with members of the intramural and extramural scientific community. Knowledge of state and federal environmental quality organizations and programs and their responsibilities related to public health protection and risk-based decision-making. Skill in working with and directing committees and conferences. 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]