Life Scientist/Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist (On-Scene Coordinator)

Full Job Description

This position is in Region 8, Superfund and Emergency Management Division, Emergency Management Branch, Response Section.

About Region 8 This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.

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-12 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level defined as conducting assessments of hazardous substance release or oil spills under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and/or Clean Water Act (CWA).

To qualify for the GS-13 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level defined as leading assessment and response to hazardous substances releases or oil spills under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and/or the Clean Water Act (CWA); preparing scopes of work for environmental assessment; and managing budget and tracking costs of environmental response work.

You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully: GS-12: Emergency Response and Preparedness. * Leadership. Strategic Thinking. Problem Solving.

Decision Making. Critical Thinking. * Planning and Evaluating. Interpersonal Skills. * Technical Documentation. Partnering. Integrity/Honesty. GS-13: Emergency Response and Preparedness. * Leadership.

Strategic Thinking. Decision Making. Critical Thinking.* Compliance and Compliance Inspection. Teamwork. Planning and Evaluating. Communications and Media.

Interpersonal Skills * Integrity/Honesty Environmental Laws and Regulations. *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. Major Duties:

You will: Respond on an emergency basis to the accidental or deliberate release of oil or hazardous materials.

Provide assessment for environmental incidents and determine appropriate emergency response. Conduct official investigations and inspections pursuant to all federal laws administered by the U.S.

EPA, for both fund-led and enforcement-led removal responses.

Perform planning, prevention, and preparedness activities related to the health and environmental hazards resulting from intentional or accidental releases of biological, chemical, and radiological agents.

Perform necessary community relations and coordination activities.

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.

NOTE: Career ladder promotions are not automatic, and all eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met in order to progress to the next grade level.

You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

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