This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/796768200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is in the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA agencies). About EPA | US EPA.
This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to one of the duty stations stated in this announcement on a regular basis (location TBD after candidate selected).
*EPA offers work-from-home and work schedule flexibilities as described in the Benefits section.
06/25/2024 to 07/01/2024
$36,848 - $58,686 per year
Salary will be based on the grade level and duty location for which you are selected.
GS 04 - 05
Many vacancies in the following locations:
No
Yes—NOTE: If you are an EPA employee who currently works at a remote work location (i.e., full-time telework), your approval for remote work does not transfer to this position.
Occasional travel - You may be required to travel for this position.
No
Internships - Temporary (1 year or less) or Term (more than 1 year); type of appointment and not-to-exceed date will coincide with your academic curriculum/calendar (i.e., how much time you need to complete academic requirements leading to award of a degree)
Multiple Schedules - Full-time and Part-time (16 to 32 hours per week)
Competitive
05
No
No
EPA-HG-OPS-2024-0002
796768200
Individuals enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an institution of higher education pursuing a baccalaureate or graduate degree on at least a part-time basis.
At the GS-04 level, you will:
At the GS-05 level, you will:
One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.
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This position requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Time spent on the time-limited Post-Secondary Student appointment may count toward fulfillment of a probationary period.
You must be enrolled at least part-time and maintain at least a part-time course load as determined by your institution of higher education.
This position is designated as Low Risk and requires a background investigation. Unless an appropriate background investigation is already on record with the Office of Personnel Management, you must undergo a background investigation. All conditions of the pre-employment security process must be met before an official letter of employment can be issued with a report for duty date.
NOTE: If your appointment is less than 180 days, no background investigation is required, but fingerprinting is required.
NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
In addition to the eligibility requirements for the Post-Secondary Student hiring authority, you must have educational achievements and/or specialized experience related to this position as described below:
To qualify for the GS-04 level, you need to have two full years of post-high school education or associate’s degree.
To qualify for the GS-05 level, you need to have a four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree
- OR at least three years of full-time general experience, one year of which was equivalent to at least the GS-04 level, that demonstrates the ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; plan and organize work; and communicate effectively orally and in writing
- OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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 job does not have an education qualification requirement.
This position is in the bargaining unit.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at EPA. Our excellence can only be fully realized by staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates are committed to advancing equity and inclusion in the Agency’s workplace and mission. We encourage applications from candidates with a variety of personal experiences, values, and worldviews that arise from differences of culture and circumstance. At EPA, diversity is a vital element in bringing a balance of perspectives to bear on every challenge we face. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce because we know that the individual strengths and abilities of our employees make us a stronger organization. The more inclusive our employee base is, the greater the variety of ideas that are generated, and the more representative we are of the nation we serve. To learn more about how EPA values and supports our diverse workforce, visit Equal Opportunity Employment at EPA.
EPA participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees. For additional information: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.
Prior to the expiration date of this time-limited appointment, you may be converted to a permanent position in the competitive service without further competition if you meet the following conversion requirements: (1) you complete the baccalaureate or graduate degree; (2) you complete not less than 640 hours of current continuous employment in the Post-Secondary Student appointment; (3) you meet the OPM qualification standards for the position you will be converted to; and (4) you meet time-in-grade requirements.
If you are placed on a temporary appointment, your appointment may be extended beyond the initial not-to-exceed date to a maximum of two years. If you are placed on a term appointment, your appointment may be extended beyond the initial not-to-exceed date to a maximum of four years.
If you are placed on a temporary appointment, you may not be promoted while serving on the temporary appointment; however, you may be converted to a new temporary appointment at a higher grade level if you meet the qualification requirements for the higher-graded position. If you are placed on a term appointment, you may be promoted up to the grade level indicated in the promotion potential section of this announcement if you meet the time-in-grade and qualification requirements for the higher-graded position.
If you are selected, travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid by EPA. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting to work in this position will be your responsibility.
Except in special circumstances, those new to the federal government will be hired at the starting salary (step 1) of the applicable grade range listed in the Overview section.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
This position is being filled through the Post-Secondary Student hiring authority. Under the provisions of this hiring authority, category rating, veterans’ preference, and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply. We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements. All qualified applicants will be forwarded to the selecting official for further consideration, and you may be subject to assessments during the selection process (e.g., technical writing sample or other work sample, job knowledge test, case scenario analysis, scientific data assessment, structured interview, etc.).
NOTE: Selection priority for Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Plan (ICTAP) eligibles does not apply.
Documents to be submitted online:
--Resume clearly stating your background and/or experience related to this position as described in the Duties section. PLEASE LIMIT YOUR RESUME TO A MAXIMUM OF 7 PAGES.
--College transcripts - required to submit either unofficial transcripts or a list of courses that includes school(s) attended, school address, course titles, grades earned, completion dates, department, and quarter or semester hours earned. NOTE: Official educational transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if you are selected, you must provide official transcripts before you start work with EPA. IF EDUCATION WAS COMPLETED AT A FOREIGN INSTITUTION: You must submit an equivalency evaluation with your application as described here: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.
--Proof that you are currently enrolled (e.g., transcript showing courses in progress) or have been accepted for enrollment pursuing a baccalaureate or graduate degree on at least a part-time basis from an institution of higher education. If you will be completing your current semester/quarter or graduating at the time this vacancy announcement closes, you must submit proof of continuing education (e.g., transcript showing courses for the next semester or documentation of acceptance for enrollment in a graduate program).
To learn more about submitting documentation, visit Uploading Documents to USAJOBS.
This is an interdisciplinary position (i.e., more than one possible series/title), and you will only be evaluated/considered for the series you select during the application process. Since you may qualify for more than one series and/or may not qualify for the series you anticipate, we encourage you to select all listed series.
You are strongly encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position.
To begin the application process, click the Apply button to the top right on this screen, follow the prompts to log-in/register, submit all required documents, and complete the assessment questionnaire. To be considered, you must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the day the announcement closes.
All required supporting documents will be collected electronically via the USAJOBS document portfolio feature.
If you cannot apply online, you must contact the Human Resources Office listed below for assistance no later than two business days prior to the closing date of this announcement. You must provide complete application materials by the day the announcement closes.
For detailed instructions to assist you in ensuring your application package is received, go to EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
EPA welcomes applications from persons with disabilities. Through the reasonable accommodation process, we provide persons with disabilities an equal opportunity to enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment that persons without disabilities enjoy. A reasonable accommodation is any change in the work environment or in the way things are customarily done. An accommodation removes workplace barriers and enables an applicant with a disability to have an equal opportunity to participate in the application process, be considered for a position, and, if hired, perform the essential functions of their job.
The EPA National Reasonable Accommodation Coordinators will provide assistance to you, the Human Resources Office, and/or the hiring official as needed. For more information, refer to EPA’s Reasonable Accommodation website. Below is more detailed information about how to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, selection, and hiring process:
Please note: Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
You can track the progress of your application via your USAJOBS account by clicking the Track This Application link. Through your USAJOBS account, you will be notified of the status of your application at four touch-points (some of these notifications may be combined): (1) when your application is received; (2) when we conduct an eligibility and qualification review of your application package; (3) when applications are referred (or not) to the hiring manager; (4) when a selection is made (or not) for the position or the job is canceled. It is your responsibility to check your USAJOBS account for this application status information. In addition, you will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the human resources office posting this announcement.
NOTE: We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses through reference and/or background check, and/or verification of your education. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/796768200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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