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The positions are in the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Risk Assessment Division, in various branches in Washington, DC or Durham, NC. The location will be determined after a selection has been made for the position; if selected, you must work at one of the locations stated in this announcement. The salary will be commensurate with the location. About:About the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP)
Major Duties
You will:
-Serve as an authority and subject matter expert on evaluating the hazard and risks to aquatic and terrestrial species from exposure to industrial chemicals, biological agents, and/or nanomaterials;
-Prepare hazard and risk characterizations and integrate cross-cutting information in support of regulatory and non-regulatory programs;
-Provide analyses and recommendations on strategies and methodologies for hazard prioritization, screen and assessment to advise the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention’s (OCSPP) programs;
-Provide expertise for the collection and analysis of data, and participate in the design, evaluation and development of hazard assessment methods, tools, databases, and models;
-Develop briefing materials and presentations on complex issues related to hazard prioritization, screening and assessments.
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.
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 reviewing and/or evaluating hazard information and/or risk assessments related to the effects of industrial chemicals, biological agents, and/or nanomaterials.
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 as developing hazard and/or risk assessments, analyzing and evaluating data related to the industrial chemicals, biological agents, and/or nanomaterials effects on aquatic and/or terrestrial species.
Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: 1) Knowledge of hazard/risks associated with industrial chemicals, biological agents, and nanomaterials; 2) Skill in evaluating environmental hazards and risks; 3)Ability to work on a multi-disciplinary team of scientists; 4)Skill in preparing hazard and risk characterizations; 5) Skill in written communication; 6) Skill in evaluating and developing hazard/risk assessment tools and models; 7) Skill in data analysis; 8) Skill in making presentations and/or conducting scientific briefings.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
$79,725.00 - $133,465.00