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The positions are located in the Office of Chemical Safety and 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
Major Duties
At the entry level of this position, you will:
- Develop information on the use, benefits, and efficacy of herbicides, insecticides, fungicides and/or other types of pesticides and their alternatives.
- Participate in the development and evaluation of pesticide use and data summaries, data sources for herbicides, and/or other types of pesticides to validate technical data.
- Assist in the facilitation of the development of human health and ecological risk assessments for herbicides, and/or other types of pesticides.
- Assist in providing scientific and policy advice to agency management on matters regarding regulatory decisions related to the use of herbicides, and/or other types of pesticides.
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-11 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-09 level defined as participating in field, greenhouse, and/or laboratory studies related to agronomy, agriculture, weed science, or related fields; or collecting or analyzing technical data related to the use, benefits, and/or efficacy of herbicides or other pesticide types,- OR a 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 answers to the online 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 pest control related to crop production practices; 5)Skill in written communication; 6)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.
Pay Range
$72,030.00 - $93,638.00