Supervisory Biologist/Toxicologist/Chemical Engineer/Physical Scientist/Chemist

Full Job Description

This position is in the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, New Chemicals Division, New Chemicals Risk Management Branch 3.

About: OCSPP This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to one of the duty stations stated in this announcement on a regular basis (location TBD after candidate selected).

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 leading a multidisciplinary team, project or scientific program to synthesize scientific/technical data to resolve technical or regulatory issues, and support regulatory decisions; developing, interpreting, and/or implementing regulations, guidelines, and/or policies related to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); and establishing and/or monitoring performance measures to assess the effectiveness, efficiency, and progress of a team.

You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully: Program/Project Management/Evaluation.

Technical Knowledge (Related to Position).* Decision Making. Managing Employees. Leadership.* Environmental Laws and Regulations.* Written Communication. Oral Communication.

*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: Lead Branch activities and collaborate to develop human health and environmental risk mitigation measures for new and existing chemicals in support of the Office's programs.

Supervise scientific and administrative staff, including training, coaching and mentoring branch personnel, to support the organizational mission.

Provide technical, policy, and administrative direction for Branch's efforts to review new chemical and biotechnology submissions to support Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) regulatory activities.

Serve as a consultant on various workgroups, panels, or committees to establish or maintain partnerships with Agency partners and external stakeholders.

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

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