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These positions are located in the Office of Air and Radiation, Office of Air QualityPlanning Standards, Sector Policiesand Programs Division,Natural ResourcesGroup. For more information on this office, visit their website: OARIf 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:
-Provide scientific and technical support for the development of air pollution control strategies affecting related sectors;
-Assist senior engineers/scientists in collecting, reviewing, and analyzing emissions, control options, and cost data;
-Develop recommendations to Agency management on regulatory and non-regulatory strategies to reduce air emissions;
-Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to formulate innovative strategies to address environmental and health issues.
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 defined as analyzing and evaluating environmental data to assist in the development of air pollution control strategies - 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.
To qualify for the GS-11 level, you must have a Ph.D. or equivalent 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) Skill in data collection and analysis; 2) Knowledge of laws and regulations related to air quality; 3) Skill in reviewing and analyzing technical documentation; 4) Ability to work with an interdisciplinary team; 5) Skill in written communication; 6) Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders 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
$59,316.00 - $86,468.00