Supervisory 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 educational requirements, we are looking for at least one year of specialized experience related to this position as described below: To qualify for the GS-13 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-12 level defined as providing oversight or technical expertise for a scientific project or program of limited scope in the area of enforcement and administrative aspects of the RCRA, pesticides and toxics substance programs. To qualify for the GS-14 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-13 level defined as providing leadership, oversight or technical expertise for an environmental protection program of limited scope in the enforcement and administrative aspects of the RCRA, pesticides and toxics substance programs.; coaching, mentoring or leading 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 environmental science/environmental engineering concepts, principles, practices and methods to carry out assignments in support of the Land Chemicals and Redevelopment Division, Remediation Branch, Corrective Action 3. Knowledge of guidance related to the implementation of the rules and regulations under Subtitle I of RCRA. 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 the specific tasks with relevant sections of the RCRA, TSCA, FIFRA, and EPCRA programs. 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 5, Land, Chemicals and Redevelopment Division, Remediation Branch, Corrective Action Section 3. About Region 5. 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.