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This position is in Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, Office of Pesticide Programs. If selected, you must work at the location stated in this announcement. About OCSPP:https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/about-office-chemical-safety-and-pollution-...
Major Duties
At the entry level of this position, you will:
- Observe and/or assist in collecting and reviewing technical information pertaining to pesticide registration documents;
- Provide correspondence to stakeholders under close supervision;
- Assist higher graded staff in tracking, reviewing, and responding to registrant submissions; and
- Coordinate meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
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 do not need a degree to qualify for this position.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 with the collection, review and/or communication of technical information;- OR 1 full year of graduate level education; or superior academic achievement (Superior Academic Achievement Definition) degree in an academic discipline related to this position;- 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, reviewing, and analyzing technical information related to environmental protection;- OR master's or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.B. or J.D., if related; degree in an academic discipline related to this position;- OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.Your answers to the on-line assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: 1) Knowledge of environmental regulations and directives related to pesticides; 2) Knowledge of environmental protection policies and procedures; 3) Skill in oral communication; 4) Ability to assist in preparing documentation; 5) Skill in written communication; 6) Knowledge environmental protection program work.
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.
Pay Range
$48,670.00 - $77,396.00