Scientist​/Environmental Engineer​/Physical Scientist

This position is in Region 10, Land, Chemicals, & Redevelopment Division, RCRA & Tanks 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).

NOTE:

You must meet qualification requirements 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 preparing and reviewing reports to evaluate releases of petroleum and hazardous contaminants, implementing cleanups, and human health and environmental risk; coordinating community relations and stakeholder engagement with internal and external entities.

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 designing, preparing, and reviewing reports to evaluate releases of petroleum and hazardous contaminants, implementing cleanups, and human health and environmental risk; overseeing state partners to assess, evaluate, and remediate impacted sites; coordinating community relations and stakeholder engagement with internal and external entities.

• Program/Project Management/Evaluation.
• Environmental Laws and Regulations.
• Technical Knowledge (Related to Position).
• Written Communication.
• Budget and Cost Management.
• Oral Communication.

* You will be evaluated on these critical competencies.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) 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.