Careers

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 developing and interpreting policy and procedural requirements on environmental issues to state, local or tribal agency officials, industries, and management; and producing and analyzing scientific/technical documents; and verifying and presenting findings on technical/scientific data collected - 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 - OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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 developing and interpreting policy and procedural requirements on complex scientific and/or engineering problems to state, local or tribal agency officials, industries, and management; and producing and analyzing scientific/technical documents; and advising on the most efficient, effective, and feasible solutions to meet scientific and regulatory requirements.

Your application package will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:  

1. Knowledge of engineering, physical or biological science theories, principles and methods to execute varied assignments, projects, or studies that may include diverse/complex environmental conditions.
2. Knowledge of applicable environmental laws, regulations, statutes, policies and guidelines sufficient to perform assignments and to ensure compliance with federal requirements.
3. Skill in using data gathering and analysis techniques to collect and review technical information on environmental activities and to identify and solve problems. 
4. Ability to work effectively as a team member, coordinating effectively with peers and superiors and collaborating on projects.
5. Ability to communicate in writing to prepare technical reports and letters and make presentations to various types of audiences.
6. Ability to plan work and meet deadlines.

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.