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This position is in Region 8, Water Division, Safe Drinking Water Program, Underground Injection Control Section. If selected, you must work at the location stated in this announcement. About Region 8:R8
Major Duties
You will:
-Respond to specific questions from the public, industry, etc. regarding the administrative and technical requirements of the Underground Injection Control (UIC) program.
-Represent the EPA through public speaking engagements with community, trade and professional groups that have interest/concerns related to injection wells.
-Process underground Injection well permit applications/modifications.
-Review routine state UIC program modifications (revised primacy documents, rule changes, aquifer exemptions, quality assurance plans).
-Manage categorical state UIC grants and coordinates with State Assistance Program staff in the development, implementation, and review of Performance Partnership Agreements and State/EPA 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-12 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-11 level defined as: Applying the theory, principle, and practice associated with design, construction, testing, maintenance, and closure of injection control facilities.Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:
-Knowledge of Underground injection control wells.
-Ability to communicate technical information to a variety of audiences.
-Knowledge of environmental regulations pertaining to the Safe Drinking Water Act.
-Skill in using hydro-geology to review well projects.
-Skill in analyzing and evaluating environmental data, regulations, and policies.
-Ability to work on teams.
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
$84,118.00 - $109,358.00