Life Scientist / Physical Scientist / Chemist (Laboratory Analyst)

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-07 level, you must have one of the following: 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 level defined as collecting environmental samples for analysis; preparing scientific reports and/or summaries for interpretation. 1 year of graduate-level education; or superior academic achievement (Superior Academic Achievement Definition); the education must be directly related and provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position equivalent combination of education and experience To qualify for the GS-09 level, you must have one of the following: 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level defined as preparing and analyzing environmental aqueous and/or soil samples for the determination of inorganic contaminants, e.g., anions, metals. 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master’s degree; or master’s or equivalent graduate degree; the education must be directly related and provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position equivalent combination of education and experience NOTE: 1 year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study; if that number cannot be obtained from the school, 18 semester hours is considered an academic year of graduate study. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of environmental contaminants and analytical parameters (e.g., anions, metals, bacteria, chlorophyll). Ability to analyze environmental samples and data. Skill in using sophisticated laboratory instruments and/or biological scientific equipment. Knowledge of chemistry-based quality control procedures and requirements. Knowledge of federal, state, local, and/or tribal environmental regulations, policies, and/or requirements associated with inspection, enforcement and/or compliance. Skill in oral communication to provide technical assistance to officials. Skill in written communication to prepare laboratory reports with findings, conclusions, and recommendations. 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 2, Laboratory Services and Applied Science Division (LSASD), Laboratory Branch (LB), Organic and Inorganic Chemistry Section. About Region 2: EPA Region 2 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.