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The positions are in the Office of Chemical Safety Pollution Prevention, Office of Pesticide Programs, Biological and Economic Analysis Division, Biological Analysis Branch. If selected, you must work at the location stated in this announcement. About OCSPP:OCSPP.
Major Duties
You will:
-Develop information on the use, benefits, and efficacy of herbicides and/or other types of pesticides and their alternatives;
-Develop and evaluate pesticide use and data summaries, data sources for herbicides and other types of pesticides, and validate technical data on herbicides and other types of pesticides;
-Facilitate the development of human health and ecological risk assessments for herbicides and/or other types of pesticides;
-Provide scientific and policy advice to Agency management on matters related to regulatory decisions related to the use of herbicides and/or other types of pesticides;
-Keep up-to-date with current research on herbicides and other types of pesticides; establish and maintain professional relationships within the scientific and academic communities.
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.
One or more positions may be filled.
Qualifications
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-12 level, you need to have at least one year of full time experience equivalent to the GS-11 level defined as conducting field, greenhouse, and/or laboratory studies pertaining to agronomy, agriculture, weed science, and/ or pest control; and experience collecting and/or analyzing technical data.
Your answers to the on-line assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: 1) Skill in developing scientific assessments related to weeds and/or other pests; 2) Ability to analyze technical data related to herbicides and/or other types of pesticides in an agricultural and/or non-agricultural setting; 3) Skill in collecting data related to herbicides and/or other types of pesticides; 4) Knowledge of weed science; 5) Knowledge of pest control related to crop production practices; 6) Skill in oral communication sufficient to present information to diverse audiences; 7) Skill in written communication; 8)Ability to establish, build, and maintain professional relationships.
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.
Pay Range
$86,335.00 - $112,240.00