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Region 9

Supervisory Life Scientist/Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist

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What they do

An Environmental Planner or Scientist uses training and background in natural sciences to study the environment and threats to the environment. Investigates environmental problems and advises on solutions. May focus on potential environmental health risks to people, such as unsafe drinking water, or on protecting the environment and ecosystems from human activity such as development and industrial pollution.

$93,988 / year median in California

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

This position is in Region 9, Air & Radiation Division, Planning & Analysis Branch.
About this organization:
Region 9 This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.
Qualifications:
NOTE:
You must meet qualification requirements, including any requirements described in the Education section, by the closing date of this announcement. In addition to the basic entry education requirements, you must have specialized experience and/or directly related education as described below: To qualify for the GS-15 level, you must have 1 year of full-time
  • specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level defined as making decisions or recommendations to change, interpret, or expand State, tribal, local, and/or EPA programs, based on Clean Air Act (CAA) laws, regulations, programs and/or policies; and coaching, mentoring, or leading others.
You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully: Decision Making Environmental Laws and Regulations
  • Program/Project Management/Evaluation
  • Oral Communication Managing Employees Organizational Awareness Stakeholder Management
  • You will be evaluated on these critical competencies.
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: Part-Time Experience .

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance