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This position is located in the Office of Research and Development, Center for Environmental Measurement and Modeling, Atmospheric and Environmental Systems Modeling Division, Natural Systems Characterization Branch. For more information on this office, visit their website: Office of Research and DevelopmentIf selected, you must work at the location stated in this announcement. Your salary will be based on the grade level for which you are selected and the duty location of the position.
Major Duties
At the entry level of this position, you will:
- Plan, execute, and analyze atmospheric composition and pollutants in experiments as a member of one or more research teams within the larger framework of Office of Research and Development (ORD) research projects;
- Modify, validate, and apply methods to assess experimental endpoints;
- Provide technical assistance, training and advice;
- Implement and adhere to Laboratory, health and safety, quality assurance and other system requirements.
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 collecting laboratory and/or field samples; or preparing scientific reports - 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 collecting laboratory and/or field samples; and preparing scientific 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 above. - OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
To qualify for the Research GS-11 level, you must have a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree directly related to the position being advertised.Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: 1)Knowledge of scientific fields of atmospheric composition analysis; 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 the latest developments in remote sensing to resolve problems; 5)Skill in performing data management activities; 6) Skill in oral communication; 7)Knowledge of quality assurance procedures sufficient to perform quality assurance checks and validate methods.
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
$43,624.00 - $83,934.00