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These positions are located in Region 4, Atlanta, GA, Athens, GA, and Gulfport, MS. The location will be determined after a selection has been made for this position; if selected, you must work at one of the locations stated in this announcement. For more information on this office, visit their website:https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/about-epa-region-4-southeastSalary will be based on the grade level for which you are selected and the duty location of the position.
Major Duties
At the GS5 level, you will:
- Complete developmental assignments that expand the understanding of concepts, underlying principles, and program requirements and procedures;
- Assist in summarizing environmental program information data for use in preparing reports and program evaluations;
- Perform routine tasks in science studies of a standard nature on regulatory and compliance issues and problems;
- Support high-graded staff in planning for program management of environmental programs;
- Review literature for assessment and information gathering.
At the GS7 level, you will:
- Analyze and summarize a variety of environmental program information data for use in preparing reports and program evaluations;
- Perform science studies of a standard nature on regulatory and compliance issues and problems;
- Prepare initial recommendations for solutions to be reviewed by higher-graded staff;
- Support higher-graded staff in planning for program management of environmental programs;
- Assist staff in preparation of materials for, and participation in, briefings with managers.
At the GS9 level, you will:
- Independently perform recurring, well-precedented regulatory and compliance projects which require use of standard methods and techniques.
- Perform and monitor the full range of standard procedures in regulatory and compliance work.
- Analyze and summarize a variety of environmental program information data for use in preparing reports and program evaluations.
-Prepare recommendations for solutions to be reviewed by higher graded staff.
- Supports higher-graded staff in planning for program management of environmental programs.
- Prepare materials for, and participate in, briefings with managers.
One or more positions may be filled.
Qualifications
In addition to the eligibility requirements for the Pathways Internship Program, Pathways Interns qualify for an initial appointment based on their educational achievements and/or experience as described below:
To qualify for the GS-05 level, you need to have completed four academic years of post-high school leading to a bachelor’s degree or equivalent degree.To qualify for the GS-07 level, you need to have completed one full academic year of graduate level education; or a bachelor’s degree with superior academic achievement (Superior Academic Achievement Definition).
To qualify for the GS-09 level, you need to have completed two academic years of graduate level education, or a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree.
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
$34,916.00 - $72,460.00