This position is in the Office of Research and Development, Center for Computational Toxicology and Exposure, Chemical Characterization and Exposure Division, Advanced Analytical Chemistry Methods Branch. About: The Office of Research and Development (ORD) This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis. *Work-from-home flexibilities may be authorized as described in the Benefits section.

Duties

At the entry level of this position, you will:

Requirements

• You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section.
• You must be a U.S. citizen.
• Position has education requirements--see Qualifications/Education section.
• EPA and non-EPA applicants must submit transcripts/course listings.
• You may have limited exposure to hazardous materials.
• You will be required to lift items weighing up to 25 pounds.

Qualifications

To qualify for the GS-09 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-07 level defined as collecting laboratory and/or field samples; and preparing scientific reports;  - OR master’s or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in the academic discipline as described below;  - OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.To qualify for the Research GS-11 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-09 level defined as assisting laboratory research involving contaminants in environmental and biological samples.; analyzing experimental endpoints; and preparing scientific reports; - OR master’s or equivalent graduate degree in the academic discipline as described below; - OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: 1) Knowledge of related principles, practices, and procedures; 2) Ability to independently perform related experiments; 3) Knowledge of developments in environmental agents or stressors in the environment, ecosystems, and/or organisms; 4) Skill in written communication sufficient to prepare reports and presentations; 5) Ability to resolve technical problems in designing and performing laboratory experiments; 6) Skill in oral communication.  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 need a degree or combination of education and experience as described below to qualify for this position.

Biologist:

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.

Ecologist:

You must have a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in biology or a related field of science underlying ecological research that included at least 30 semester hours in basic and applied biological sciences.  These hours must have included at least 9 semester hours in ecology, and 12 semester hours in physical and mathematical sciences.

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 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.

Chemist:

You must have a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering that included 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by course work in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics; OR a combination of education and experience with education equivalent to one of the majors listed that included the described coursework.

For information about accreditation requirements, visit EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.

Contacts

• Address Environmental Protection Agency U.S. EPA, HRMD Mail Drop: C639-02 109 T.W. Alexander Drive, P.O. Box 12055 RTP, North Carolina 27711 United States
• Name: RCD Staffing
• Phone: 919-541-3014
• Email: [email protected]