Job Summary
This position is located in Office of Research and Development, Center for Environmental Measurement and Modeling, Gulf Ecosystem Measurement and Modeling Division, Ecosystem Dynamics and Effects Branch. For more information on this office, visit their website: About the Office of Research and Development (ORD)If selected, you must work at the location stated in this announcement.
Major Duties
You will:
- Conduct research on interactions between land-based nutrient pollution, natural environmental factors, and dynamics of harmful algal blooms in lakes and coastal ecosystems;
- Lead a team of researchers;
- Serve as a senior scientist and technical authority in innovative sensor technology development;
- Manage extramural research projects related to in-house research support contract(s).
Qualifications
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 Research GS-12 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-11 level defined asparticipating in team research (i.e., formulating hypotheses, developing research plans, adapting existing methods/techniques) to develop quantitative tools for coastal ecosystems; and analyzing or communicating research results- OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in the academic discipline as described below - OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. To qualify for the GS-13 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-12 level defined asconducting independent research to develop quantitative tools for coastal ecosystems; managing technical progress of contracted research in the area of emphasis or communicating research results in peer-reviewed publications.Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:1) Knowledge of quantitative sensor technology for coastal ecosystems; 2)Skill in interpreting scientific data; 3)Skill in written communication; 4)Ability to lead and train a team of researchers; 5)Skill in oral communication; 6)Ability to develop plans and program initiatives to support establishment of new scientific standards; 7)Ability to manage contracts including preparing procurement requests and monitoring technical performance.
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
$74,596.00 - $115,313.00