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This position is located in Region 5, Great Lakes National Program Office (GLPNO), Great Lakes Remediation and Restoration Branch, Science, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Section (SMER), Chicago, IL.For more information on this office, visit their website: Region 5 If selected, you must work at the location stated in this announcement.
Major Duties
At the entry level of this position, you will:
-Provide technical assistance to the Section Chief of SMER on planning and implementation of Great Lakes Restoration Initiative projects and programs in the Great Lakes including the following: open water, near shore, non-point and point source problem identification and remediation.
- Plan and conduct surveys to determine physical-chemical -biological properties of the Great Lakes ecosystem and identify the types and health of biological and chemical conditions in the Great Lakes ecosystem.
- Compile, tabulate, and evaluate data which characterizes the physical-chemical-biological properties of the Great Lakes Ecosystem, as well as the type, degree and effects of the contamination by organic and inorganic substances in the sediments, water, air, and biota of the Great Lakes including remediation and management options for correcting such contamination.
- Write administrative and technical reports, and prepare scientific publications.
- Serve as scientist on research vessels or field teams engaged in monitoring the Great Lakes ecosystem.
- Assist in Implementation of monitoring, restoration and protection activities in areas of Concern (AOC's), near shore and off shore areas and watersheds of the Great Lakes.
- Supports the GLNPO regarding the implementation of quality assurance and health and safety programs and projects.
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 (select one from this list: less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency 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 asexperience in developing, planning and implementing Great Lakes environmental data collection efforts; compiling, analyzing, and evaluating environmental data and information generated as part of the data collection efforts; preparing technical reports, presentations, and publications; serving as a scientist on research vessels or field teams; and coordinating or collaborating with multiple agencies and partners (e.g., tribes, states, federal agencies, local governments, universities, etc.) to assess the physical, chemical, and biological health of the Great Lakes ecosystem;- 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 in developing, planning and implementing Great Lakes environmental data collection efforts; compiling, analyzing, and evaluating environmental data and information generated as part of the data collection efforts; preparing technical reports, presentations, and publications; serving as a scientist on research vessels or field teams; and coordinating or collaborating with multiple agencies and partners (e.g., tribes, states, federal agencies, local governments, universities, etc.) to assess the physical, chemical, and biological health of the Great Lakes ecosystem.Your answers to the on-line assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:
Knowledge of the concepts, principles and practices of one or more of the following (environmental or general engineering and/or the biological, geological, environmental, and/or physical sciences) to plan, coordinate, manage, and oversee monitoring and evaluation of projects and related activities.
Skill in communicating with technical personnel including, federal, state and local officials in order to ensure full implementation of the GLWQA including the GLRI and secure their cooperation.
Knowledge of the latest developments as published in current technological journals and research studies in the area of environmental sciences.
Skills to assure the latest developments in the field of environmental science/engineering that are focused on monitoringand assessment are incorporated into programs or research projects carried out by the EPA or other organizations.
Knowledge of environmental science/environmental engineering/life science concepts, principles, concepts, practices and methods to carry out assignments in support of the Great Lakes National Program Office.
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
$68,897.00 - $107,357.00