Life Scientist/Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist

Summary

This position is in Region 4, Strategic Programs Office, NEPA and Special Programs Coordination Branch. About Region 4.

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.

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Overview

* Accepting applications

* Open & closing dates

10/30/2024 to 11/08/2024

* Salary

$109,278 - $142,065 per year

* Pay scale & grade

GS 13

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Location

2 vacancies in the following location:

* Atlanta, GA

* Remote job

No

* Telework eligible

Yes-NOTE: If you are an EPA employee who currently works at a remote work location (i. e. , full-time telework), your approval for remote work does not transfer to this position.

* Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be required to occasionally travel for this position.

* Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

* Appointment type

Permanent

* Work schedule

Full-time

* Service

Competitive

* Promotion potential

13

* Job family (Series)

* 0401 General Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences

* 0819 Environmental Engineering

* 1301 General Physical Science

* Supervisory status

No

* Security clearance

Not Required

* Drug test

No

* Announcement number

EPA-T4-MPI-2024-0041

* Control number

816506900

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This job is open to

* Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of this agency.

* Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

Clarification from the agency

Current permanent EPA internal employees with competitive status and CTAP eligibles.

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Duties

You will:

* Prepare and review Environmental impact statements, assessments, and findings of signification impact to carry out National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for complex EPA regulatory actions.

* Provide agencies with technical advice on environmental impacts of complex projects, pollution control, protection of habitats, vulnerable communities, and cultural resources.

* Resolve critical, politically sensitive, and highly complex issues related to environmental impact assessments, provide expertise on environmental compliance, and respond to public inquiries as an agency spokesperson.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

* 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.

This position is designated as Moderate Risk and requires a background investigation. Unless an appropriate background investigation is already on record with the Office of Personnel Management, you must undergo a background investigation. All conditions of the pre-employment security process must be met before an official letter of employment can be issued with a report for duty date.

You must meet time in grade requirements no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement.

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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 reviewing and preparing analytical comments on scientific documents; applying environmental laws and regulations pertaining to water resources, energy, and/or infrastructure projects; and working collaboratively with internal and external parties to facilitate information exchange and problem solving.

Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:

* Knowledge of federal environmental statutes, regulations, and policies.

* Ability to interpret and evaluate scientific reports.

* Skill in oral communication.

* Skill in written communication.

* Skill in conflict management and negotiation.

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

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.

Environmental Engineer: All applicants must meet one of the following requirements to qualify for consideration for an engineering position:

* Successful completion of a professional engineering degree at an accredited university or college

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* Have a combination of college level education or training AND technical experience that has furnished you with (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following:

* Professional registration as an engineer.

* Evidence of passing the Engineer-in-Training written test.

* Successful documented completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences as described by OPM.

* Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in engineering technology or in an appropriate professional field and at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance.

Please review the OPM page on specifics about required curriculum and for more information on qualifications, please visit GS-800: All Professional Engineering Positions qualifications.

Physical Scientist: You must have a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in physical science, engineering, or m.