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This position is in Region 8, Land, Chemicals, and Redevelopment Branch, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Branch. If selected, you must work at the location stated in this announcement. About Region 8:Region 8 Webpage
Major Duties
One or more positions may be filled.
At the entry level of this position, you will:
- Participate in cleanup actions for toxic and hazardous waste sites. Ability to read, understand and apply a variety of environmental statutes and regulations.
- Assist Senior RPM to oversee and monitor contractual work.
- Participate in monitoring cleanup efforts.
- Participate in enforcement activities.
- Participate in community relations activities.
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-07 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-05 level defined asparticipating and/or assisting in environmental cleanup efforts at sites. - 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. 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 asparticipating in cleanup efforts at sites involving toxic and/or hazardous waste. - 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.
Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: Ability to read, understand and apply a variety of environmental statutes and regulations.
Ability to learn hazardous waste site cleanup techniques and technologies.
Knowledge of federal, state and local environmental regulations.
Skill in evaluating hazardous waste site cleanup techniques and technologies.
Ability to learn contract management procedures.
Knowledge of contract management procedures.
Skill in collecting and reviewing factual information, and using basic analytical and evaluative methods to assess data.
Knowledge of basic techniques for hazardous waste site investigations.
Skill in written communication.
Ability to perform developmental assignments related to site characterization.
Ability to establish goals and assess progress toward their achievement.
Ability to conduct or assist in site characterization studies.
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
$45,918.00 - $73,013.00