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This position is in Region 5,located inChicago, Illinois. If selected, you must work at the location stated in this announcement. AboutRegion 5: Region 5 Website There will be positions available in both the Water Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Branch and Water Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Section. Salary will be based on the grade level for which you are selected.
Major Duties
At the entry level of this position, you will:
- Participate in enforcement activities as directed by senior enforcement officer or supervisor.
- Provide technical assistance on analytical methods, sampling techniques, etc.
- Assist senior enforcement officers in the development of technical, scientific or engineering information for the development, negotiation and litigation of both civil and criminal enforcement matters.
- Assist senior enforcement officers to provide regulatory compliance assistance to facilities during inspections, investigations, and compliance assistance visits.
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.
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-07 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-05 level defined as assisting in the collection and/or analysis of field and laboratory environmental samples; OR applying scientific/engineering principles or policies to environmental protection issues or problems;- OR 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement (Superior Academic Achievement Definition) degree in the academic discipline as described below - OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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 analyzing field and laboratory environmental samples; OR applying scientific/engineering principles or policies to environmental inspections, investigations, and/or enforcement issues - 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.Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:
- Ability to learn how to conduct field inspections, gather evidence, and recommend enforcement actions.
- Skill in written communication.
- Skill in providing technical assistance for field sampling and analytical services, facility inspections or audits, or monitoring support.
- Ability to read, understand and apply environmental laws, regulations, policies, and practices related to enforcement and compliance activities.
- 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
$47,965.00 - $76,274.00