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The positions are located in Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Risk Assessment Division, Assessment Branch 6. 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:
-Evaluate hazards and risks to aquatic and terrestrial species from exposure to industrial chemicals, biological agents, and/or nanomaterials;
-Prepare hazard and risk characterizations in support of assigned programs;
-Provide analyses on strategies and methodologies for hazard prioritization, screening and assessment to advise the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention’s (OCSPP) programs;
-Collect and analyze data, and evaluate and develop 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
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-09 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-07 level defined as assisting with the review of hazard information and/or risk assessments related to the environment, and preparing written technical reports;- OR master’s or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 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-11 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-09 level defined asanalyzing hazard information and/or risk assessments related to the environment, and preparing written technical 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.
Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: 1) Knowledge of hazard/risk assessment tools, models and methods; 2) Ability toevaluate environmental hazards and risks; 3)Ability to prepare hazard and risk characterizations; 4)Skill in written communication; 5)Ability to evaluate and use hazard/risk assessment tools and models; 6)Skill in data analysis; 7)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
$54,976.00 - $86,468.00