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This position is in the Office of Research and Development, Center for Environmental Solutions and Emergency Response, Land Remediation and Technology Division, Contaminated Sites and Sediments Branch, in Cincinnati, OH. If selected, you must work at the location stated in this announcement. AboutOffice of Research and Development
Major Duties
You will:
- Plan, execute, and analyze studies pertaining to fate and transport, contaminant degradation, and system effects for remediation, restoration, and revitalization of hazardous wastes and contaminated sediments and biota as a member of one or more research teams within the larger framework of Office of Research and Development (ORD) research projects;
- Develop, modify, validate, and apply methods to assess experimental endpoints;
- Provide technical expertise, assistance, training and advice;
- Develop, implement and adhere to Laboratory, health and safety, quality assurance and other system requirements;
- Serve as Contracting Officer’s Representative, Project Officer, or similar as required for extramural contracts, cooperative agreements, Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADAs), or related vehicles in support of ORD research.
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.
You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements.
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 GS-11 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-09 level defined asassisting laboratory research pertaining to fate and transport of contaminants in soils and/or sediments; analyzing experimental endpoints; and preparing scientific reports - 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.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 laboratory research pertaining to fate and transport of contaminants in soils and/or sediments; analyzing research data; coordinating the operation of a research laboratory (i.e. responsibility for equipment, supplies, reagents, experimental samples, safety measures and quality assurance); and preparing scientific reports.Your application package will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: 1)Knowledge of scientific fields pertaining to the bioaccumulation of contaminants near aquatic environments; 2)Ability to plan and implement research experiments; 3)Skill in written communication to prepare reports with findings, conclusions, and recommendations. 4)Ability to apply developments in computer software tools for statistical analyses; 5)Skill in oral communication; 6)Knowledge of quality assurance procedures sufficient to perform quality assurance checks and validate methods; 7)Skill in contract management.
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
$66,548.00 - $103,698.00