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This position is in Region 5, Land, Chemicals and Redevelopment Division, Remediation Branch, Corrective Action 2 in Chicago, Illinois. If selected, you must work at the location stated in this announcement. About Region 5: https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-region-5
Learn more about this agency03/04/2020 to 03/11/2020
$56,945 - $89,572 per year
GS 09 - 11
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
25% or less - You will travel less than 25% of the time
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
12
No
No
CI-R5-DE-2020-0009
561762800
- At the entry level of this position, you will:
- Serve as an advisor on contaminant migration in soil, groundwater, surface water, and sediment at Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
- Provide technical support to project managers in the Remediation Branch corrective action sections and state environmental agencies in evaluating and assessing the nature and extent at RCRA corrective action sites and Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) cleanup sites.
- Serve as a RCRA Corrective Action Manager responsible for planning, coordinating, managing and/or overseeing RCRA corrective action work at hazardous waste facilities.
Use a wide variety of methods and techniques to analyze a wide range of scientific, engineering, environmental protection and /or environmental management issues.
When entering a Federal job at a grade level lower than the highest promotion potential level, you may be promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses.
If you are selected, you must complete a one year probationary period.
If you are selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure form within 30 days of your first day of employment and annually thereafter.
Participation in the medical monitoring program is required.
This position requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Pre-employment physical is required and periodic physicals thereafter.
This position is designated as Moderate 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.
You need a degree or combination of education and experience as described below to qualify for this position.
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-09 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-07 level defined as experience in conducting site assessments (e.g., soil and/or groundwater sampling and geophysical surveys) and cleanup of hazardous waste sites; experience interpreting and evaluating field data, work plans, and reports . These examples are not all inclusive.
- OR master's or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in the academic discipline as described below
- OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
To qualify for the GS-11 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-09 level defined as experience in planning and conducting site assessments (e.g., soil and/or groundwater sampling and geophysical surveys) and cleanup of hazardous waste sites; experience writing, interpreting, and evaluating field data, work plans, and reports. These examples are not all inclusive.
OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in the academic discipline as described below
- OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Your application package will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:
- Ability to provide technical assistance, models or interpretations of data on matters related to a specific scientific method/approach/function and process.
- Knowledge of work involving the review and implementation of environmental standards and regulations.
- Ability to provide technical support to project managers in controlling the migration of contaminated ground water, and selecting the appropriate remedies for contamination in soil, groundwater, surface water and sediments.
- Knowledge in developing and implementing plans and agency-specific policies to carry out technical solutions to significant environmental problems.
- Ability to coordinate and oversee the contributions of other federal, state and local officials pertaining to the site.
- Knowledge on how to manage the administrative record of scientific/ engineering, management and informational documents.
- Ability to review and evaluate the facility owner-operator's work-plans, investigations and studies for adequate identification and measurement of public health and environmental threats and appropriateness of proposed remedies.
- Ability to perform community engagement activities such as drafting newsletters, public notices, presentations at public meetings and responding to questions and concerns raised by the public.
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.
A bachelor’s degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in:
1350- Geologist
You must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in one of the following: Degree: geology, plus 20 additional semester hours in any combination of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological science, structural, chemical, civil, mining or petroleum engineering, computer science, planetary geology, comparative planetology, geophysics, meteorology, hydrology, oceanography, physical geography, marine geology, and cartography; OR a combination of education and experience with education equivalent to one of the majors listed that included the described course work.
Are you a Displaced Federal Employee? If so, please read the Required Documents section and visit the EPA website for additional information: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures
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.
Position has portable work and selectee may be authorized to telework after meeting eligibility requirements if approved by the supervisor/manager.
This position is in the bargaining unit.
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 above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and required documents to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. Your resume must address the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the Qualifications section. If you meet basic qualification requirements, your application will be further evaluated based on your answers to the online assessment. Your responses to the online assessment will be used to measure the degree to which your background matches the requirements for the position. You are being evaluated under the category rating method which means, if you are determined to be qualified, you will be placed into the ‘Best Qualified’, ‘Well Qualified’, or ‘Qualified’ category.
We will compare your resume and supporting documentation to your responses on the assessment questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. We will evaluate your qualifications and eligibility and notify you if you meet minimum qualification requirements. If you are referred for consideration, you may be subject to additional assessments.
NOTE: We do not require a separate statement responding to the competencies, also referred to as Knowledges, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). However, your resume should clearly show possession of these competencies.
Documents to be submitted online:
--Resume clearly stating your experience related to this position as described in the Duties section and Qualifications section. In describing your experience, you need to be clear and specific. We may not make assumptions regarding your experience.
--Responses to the online assessment questionnaire (you must complete this online - it is not a document you need to upload).
-- College transcripts - required to submit either unofficial transcripts or a list of courses that includes school(s) attended, school address, course title, 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.
--Veterans' Preference Documents - DD-214 Member 4 copy (or other copy indicating character of service), VA letter stating overall/combined disability rating (percentage), and SF-15, if applicable; active duty service members: submit certification from the armed forces documenting active duty dates, expected discharge/release date, campaign medals/badges, and character of service (a certification is any written document from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged/released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after you submit the certification).
--Displaced Federal employees under ICTAP/CTAP: copy of your most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and your most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, tenure, and duty station.
Additional information can be found on our website: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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 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 three 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.
You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJOBS account. You will receive an acknowledgement from USAJOBS that your submission was successful once we have received your online occupational questionnaire, resume, and any supporting documentation. You will be notified of the status of your application via your USAJOBS account after we conduct a qualification review of your complete application package. You will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration. 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. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the human resources office posting this announcement.
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/561762800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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