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This position is in Region 5, Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Division, in Chicago, IL. If selected, you must work at the location stated in this announcement. About Region 5: Region 5 One or more positions may be filled.
Major Duties
At the entry level of this position, you will:
- Conduct inspections and investigations of regulated facilities for compliance with applicable regulations, permits, or other federal requirements.
- Provide technical advice and information on analytical methods, sampling techniques, etc., related to specific program areas, functions, or activities.
- Recommend enforcement actions based upon inspection findings and EPA enforcement policies.
- Provide regulatory compliance assistance to facilities during inspections, investigations, and compliance assistance visits, and at the request of facilities.
- Provide assistance to regional personnel, other federal, state, local, to tribal agencies, industry representatives, concerned public citizens on the technical aspects of EPA laws and regulations.
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-11 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-09 level defined as conducting site inspections under a national environmental law; OR participating in enforcement activities and recommending enforcement actions based upon inspection findings. - 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 asexperience conducting site inspections under a national environmental law; experience writing inspection reports that identify specific violations of any of these environmental laws.Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: Skill in conducting field inspections, gathering evidence, and initiating enforcement actions.
Ability to provide technical assistance for field sampling and analytical services, facility inspections or audits, or monitoring support.
Knowledge of environmental laws, regulations, policies and practices related to enforcement and compliance activities.
Skill in written communication.
Skill in conducting field inspections, gathering evidence, and initiating enforcement actions.
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
$70,987.00 - $110,614.00