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This position is inRegion 5, Air and Radiation Division, Air Toxics and Assessment Branch, Air Monitoring and Analysis Section. If selected, you must work at the location stated in this announcement. About Region 5:Region 5 One or more positions may be filled.
Major Duties
At the entry level of this position, you will:
- Assist in performing data analyses and technical review for regulatory actions such as air quality attainment designations, State Implementation Plan approvals, and requests made pursuant to EPA’s Exceptional Events Rule.
- Participate in coordinating with EPA Headquarters and state/local/tribal agencies on the interpretation and implementation of ambient air quality monitoring regulations.
- Develop expertise to serve as the Air Division’s technical resource on regulatory initiatives and other projects related to ambient air monitoring and atmospheric science.
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
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-09 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-07 level defined as experience providing policy and/or procedural guidance on environmental issues, assisting in the production or review of scientific/technical documents, and providing stakeholders or others with advice on environmental issues related to air monitoring activities- 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.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 experience providing policy and procedural guidance on environmental issues, developing and/or editing scientific/technical documents on environmental topics, and collaborating with stakeholders to provide advice on environmental issues related to air monitoring activities - 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.Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of federal environmental laws and regulations.
Knowledge of air quality programs.
Skill in written communication to respond to or evaluate technical documents.
Skill in oral communication.
Ability to collaborate with external stakeholders to provide advice.
Ability to interpret environmental regulations and policy. 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
$58,672.00 - $92,281.00