Physical Scientist/Data 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 planning, developing and/or implementing an air monitoring program; and performing analyses of air monitoring and/or emissions data to support the needs of internal and external stakeholders. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of concepts, principles and practices relating to ambient air quality monitoring. Skill in the review and evaluation of air monitoring plans and assessments. Knowledge of the Clean Air Act (CAA). Ability to modify standard practices, adapt precedents or establish precedent for the improvement of monitoring plans and methods. Skill in written communication. 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.
These positions are in Region 3, Air and Radiation Division, Air Quality and Analysis Branch. About Region 3: R3 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.