Supervisory Biologist/Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist

This position is in the Office of the Administrator, Office of Applied Science & Environmental Solutions, Environmental Solutions Division, Groundwater Sciences Lab Branch, Groundwater Science Section.

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AO 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-14 level, you must have 1 year of full-time

• specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level defined as leading scientific risk assessments that involve groundwater characterization or remediation including groundwater/surface water systems. 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 leading and overseeing scientific risk assessments that involve groundwater characterization or remediation including groundwater/surface water systems.

You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully: Budget and Cost Management. Administration and Management. Critical Thinking.

• (Assessed at GS-14 only) Coaching and Developing Others. Conflict Management. Decision Making. Environmental Pollutants and Hazards.
• (Assessed at GS-14 only) Planning and Evaluating.
• (Assessed at GS-15 only) Scientific Research. Technical Knowledge (Related to Position).
• (Assessed at GS-14 and 15) Written Communication. Oral Communication. Data Literacy and Analysis. Strategic Thinking.
• (Assessed at GS-15 only)
• 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 .