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Thesepositionsare locatedin Region 3,Office of the Regional Administrator R3, Superfund and Emergency Management Division, Site Remediation Branch, Eastern Pennsylvania Remediation Section, inPhiladelphia, PA.If selected, you must work at the location stated in this announcement. About Region 3: R3.
Major Duties
At the entry level of this position you will:
- Determine appropriate cleanup actions, methods, and tools for toxic and hazardous waste sites;
- Direct contractual work efforts in cases where the agency must assume the cleanup duties to assure that federal funds are properly expended and that contractors are utilized effectively and efficiently;
- Monitor responsible party effort during remedial cleanups to assure compliance with all requirements of applicable regulations;
- Participate in or monitor enforcement activities;
- Perform community relations activities within a public forum.
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.
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-11 level, you need to have at least one year of full time experience equivalentto the GS-09 leveldefined as monitoring cleanup efforts at sites that involve toxic and hazardous waste - 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.
To qualify for the GS-12 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-11 level defined as monitoring cleanup efforts for complex site situations that involve toxic and hazardous waste.
Your answers to the on-line assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:1) Knowledge of federal, state and local environmental regulations; 2) Skill in evaluating hazardous waste site cleanup techniques and technologies; 3) Skill in contract management; 4) Knowledge of enforcement case development; 5) Skill in written communication; 6) Ability to conduct hazardous waste site characterization studies; 7) Ability to establish goals and assess progress toward their achievement; and 8) 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
$67,418.00 - $105,052.00