Description:
This position is in Region 10, Laboratory Services and Applied Science Division, Environmental Assessment Branch. About Region10: https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-region-10-pacific-northwest
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.
Requirements:
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-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 engineering, or hydrogeological assessment, or water modeling, or water monitoring; coaching, mentoring and/or leads others.
Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:
Knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices of engineering, or hydrogeology, or water modeling, or water monitoring.
Ability to research, interpret, and apply environmental policies and regulations.
Ability to lead staff by evaluating work performance and giving advice, counsel, and instruction.
Skill in oral communication.
Skill in written communication.
Ability to advise on technical issues pertaining to engineering, or hydrogeology, or water modeling, or water monitoring.
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.