Life Scientist/Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist

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.
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.