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This position is in Region 9, Water Division, Surface Water Branch, National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permits Section or Land, Chemicals and Redevelopment Division RCRA Branch, Permits Section. If selected, you must work at one of the locations stated in this announcement. About Region 9: Region 9 Website
Major Duties
At the entry level of this position, you will:
• Prepare or review permits (issuance, re-issuance, and modification) for moderately complex treatment, storage and disposal facilities or sources;
• Provide technical support to state, local or tribal agencies regarding technical and scientific criteria and methods; implementation of pollution control requirements; and impacts of pollutants;
• Provide technical support in defense of technical and legal challenges to permits with Office of Regional Counsel (ORC);
• Respond to permit inquiries;
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 inter agency agreements.
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 asperforming data analysis on scientific investigations/projects OR preparing permits for facilities (issuance, re-issuance, or modification).
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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 - OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience.Your application package will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of professional environmental physical science and/or life science concepts, principles, and practices to prepare permits (issuance, re-issuance, and modification) for the discharge of dredged or fill material to waters of the United States;
Knowledge of conservation biology, hydrology, and industry technology to develop requirements which are practicable, and mitigate impacts to ensure protection of the environment;
Skill in identifying and resolving alternatives to discharges while meeting project purposes;
Knowledge of environmental permit regulations, relevant case law, and agency policies;
Skill in presenting technical/scientific information to a variety of individuals and groups including, state, local, or tribal agency officials, and private citizens (both discharges and those affected by discharges)
Skill in writing agency correspondence, comments on technical documents, and permit guidance or policies. 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
$78,081.00 - $101,503.00