Environmental Protection Agency Federal Government Jobs

non-competitive appointment.-Public Health Service Officers.JOB SUMMARY:Earth Day is every day at EPA! Our diverse workforce connects to more than just a career-we share a common passion to promote a cleaner, healthier environment.  Discover how exciting safeguarding our natural resources and protecting human health can be.  We consistently rank as one of the top Federal agencies in which to work, with great benefits and work flexibilities. Find yourself at EPA.  See more about us here:  http://www.epa.gov.This position is located in the Region 3, Hazardous Site Clean-up Division, Office of Enforcement, Cost Recovery Branch, Philadelphia, P.A.  For more information about where this position is located, please visit their website at: http://www.epa.gov/region03/index.htmKEY REQUIREMENTS:If you are selected, a pre-employment background check is required.You may be required to travel 1 to 5 days per month.You must submit resume and required documents.(See How to Apply Tab)Additi

a cleaner, healthier environment.  We consistently rank as one of the top Federal agencies in which to work, with great benefits and work flexibilities.  See more about us here:  http://www.epa.gov.This position is located in Region 8, Office of Technical & Management Services, Information Services Program, Denver, Colorado.  For more information on this office, visit their website:  http://r8net.epa.gov/8-Net.nsfKEY REQUIREMENTS:If you are selected, a pre-employment background check is required.You must submit resume and required documents (See How to Apply Tab)You may be required to travel 1 to 5 days per month.Additional Duty Location Info:Denver [Includes Lakewood], CO--Serve as the Region 8 Information Technology Service Manager (ITSM) which has the overall accountability, responsibility and authority for the management of the Region 8 Service Desk in accordance with the contract vehicle currently in place.  The ITSM is subject to the oversight of the Information System

TS:If you are selected, a pre-employment background check is required.You must submit resume and required documents (See How to Apply Tab)You may be required to travel 1 to 5 days per month.Additional Duty Location Info:1 vacancy - Clark County [includes Las Vegas & Nellis AFB], NVYou will: Serve as a Senior Human Resources Specialist and key technical authority performing complex human resources work requiring knowledge, skills and abilities in staffing, recruitment and classification.  You will respond to requests and/or propose complex personnel initiatives to serviced organizations that meet significant program needs, agency objectives, priorities or legal and regulatory requirements to accomplish critical objectives; develop and review policies and procedures for existing, new or emerging programs; plan initiatives and carry out studies, special projects and evaluations in assigned HR functional areas with a view toward analyzing significant problems and developing recommenda

te a variety of laboratory programs and projects with internal and external partners.- Knowledge of laboratory policies and procedures related to health and safety, laboratory analytical methods, quality assurance/quality control, EMS, and data management.A bachelor's degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university is required as follows:A.  Degree: physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering that included 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by course work in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics.ORB.  Combination of education and experience -- course work equivalent to a major as shown in A above, including at least 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics, plus appropriate experience or additional education.As part of the application process, you are required to submit college transcripts o

r qualifications for employment.  The use of this information is authorized under Title 5 USC, Sections 3302 and 3361.Are you a Displaced Federal Employee?  If so, please read the Required Documents and visit the EPA website for additional information http://epa.gov/ohr/ezhire/vacancy_requirements.htm.EPA participates in e-Verify.  E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees. For additional information http://epa.gov/ohr/ezhire/vacancy_requirements.htm.If you are selected, travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid by EPA.  Any travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting to work in this position will be your responsibility.HOW TO APPLY:You are strongly encouraged to read the entire announcement before you s

affecting the grantee and/or small disadvantaged business communities.Your answers to the on-line assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:  1) Skill in reviewing contract and grant proposals; 2) Knowledge of small and disadvantaged businesses; 3) Skill in communicating orally; 4) Ability to communicate in writing; 5) Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive management studies; 6) Skill in conducting training.You must meet time in grade requirements no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement.This position is designated as Low Risk and requires a background investigation. Unless an appropriate background investigation is already on record with the Office of Personnel Management, you must undergo a background investigation.HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:We will review your resume and required documents to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.  Your resume must address the knowledge, skills, and abilit

se and extramural research program.At the higher grade level, your assignments will be more complex and you should need less guidance from your supervisor.You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements.QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:You need a degree as described below to qualify for this position.  In addition to the educational requirements, we are looking for at least one year of experience related to this position as described below:  Supervising or leading a multi-disciplinary professional and technical staff for a scientific or research program; designing, directing, implementing and reporting on a research or scientific program; strategic planning and management of resources (e.g. personnel, budgets).Emphasis areas include conducting research or science in the field of ecosystems research and ecological exposure.GS-14: providing leadership for a scientific research program of limited scope in the area of scien

ments will be collected electronically via the USA Jobs document portfolio feature.  If you cannot apply on-line, contact the Human Resources Office listed to the right for assistance at least three business days prior to the closing date of this announcement.  Reasonable accommodations will be provided on a case-by-case basis.For detailed instructions to assist you in ensuring your application package is received, go to http://epa.gov/ohr/ezhire/vacancy_requirements.htm .REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:Documents to be submitted on-line:--Resume clearly stating your experience related to this position as described in the Duties Section and Qualifications Required Section.--Responses to the on-line assessment questionnaire--College transcripts - required to submit either unofficial transcripts or a list of courses that includes grades earned, completion dates, and quarter or semester hours earned.--Displaced Federal employees under CTAP (Provide these documents: copy of your most recent performanc

re than just a career-we share a common passion to promote a cleaner, healthier environment.  We consistently rank as one of the top Federal agencies in which to work, with great benefits and work flexibilities.  See more about us here:  http://www.epa.gov.This position is located in the Office of Research and Development, National Exposure Research Laboratory, Ecological Exposure Research Division, Ecosystems Research Branch, Cincinnati, Ohio.  For more information on this office, visit their website: http://www.epa.gov/nerl/KEY REQUIREMENTS:If you are selected, a pre-employment background check is required.You must submit resume and required documents (See How to Apply Tab)You may be required to travel 1 to 5 days per month.This is a temporary position. See Other Information on assignment limits.Additional Duty Location Info:Cincinnati Metro Area, OHAt the full performance level, you will:- Serve as first line supervisor for a staff of researchers, technicians, and secretarial/c

Atlanta, GAWHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:Any U.S. citizen may apply.JOB SUMMARY:Earth Day is every day at EPA! Our diverse workforce connects to more than just a career-we share a common passion to promote a cleaner, healthier environment.  Discover how exciting safeguarding our natural resources and protecting human health can be.  We consistently rank as one of the top Federal agencies in which to work, with great benefits and work flexibilities. Find yourself at EPA.  See more about us here:  http://www.epa.gov.This position is located in Region 4,Office of Policy and Management, National Environmental Policy Act Office, Georgia.  For more information on this office, visit their website: http://www.epa.gov/Region4/opm/KEY REQUIREMENTS:If you are selected, a pre-employment background check is required.You must submit resume and required documents (See How to Apply Tab)You must be a U.S. citizen.Additional Duty Location Info:Atlanta, GAAt the full performance level, you will:-Have fam

quality software.OR master's or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.B. or J.D., if related; degree in the academic discipline as described above.GS-11:  - Experience with reviewing and commenting on Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) and Environmental Assessments (EA) submitted to EPA, and coordinating mountain-top mining permitting and technical issues between an EPA regional office and EPA HQ.- Experience with assisting senior level staff identify unavoidable adverse environmental impacts from proposed mountain-top mining in the eastern coal field regions of Kentucky and Tennessee, as well as assisting in the development of mitigation for the direct, indirect, and cumulative effects of such mining.    - Experience implementing CWA regulations, to include working with water quality and ecosystem studies, developing and interpreting macroinvertebrate studies, and considering environmental j

ed below to qualify for this position.  In addition to the educational requirements, we are looking for at least one year of experience related to this position as described below:  GS-09: -Experience coordinating the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process, to include the review of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) and Environmental Assessments (EA) submitted to the EPA for review and comment. - Experience with assisting senior level staff identify unavoidable adverse environmental impacts from proposed mountain-top mining in the eastern coal field regions of Kentucky and Tennessee.- Experience implementing Clean Water Act (CWA) regulations, to include working with water quality and ecosystem studies, interpreting macroinvertebrate studies, and considering environmental justice analyses. - Experience using GIS software and basic water quality software.OR master's or equivalent graduate degree; or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to s

te Risk and requires a background investigation.  Unless an appropriate background investigation is already on record with the Office of Personnel Management, you must undergo a background investigation.You must meet time in grade requirements no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement.HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:We will review your resume and required documents to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements.  Your resume must address the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the Qualifications Section.  If you meet basic qualification requirements, your application will be further evaluated based on your answers to the on-line assessment.  Your responses to the on-line assessment will be used to measure the degree to which your background matches the requirements for the position and an applicable score assigned.We will compare your resume and supporting documentation to your responses on the assessment questionnaire. If you rate yoursel

ist, GS-301-12Agency: Environmental Protection AgencySub Agency: Environmental Protection AgencyJob Announcement Number: RTP-ORD-MP-2010-0086SALARY RANGE:$74,872.00 - $97,333.00 /yearOPEN PERIOD:Wednesday, September 01, 2010 to Wednesday, September 15, 2010SERIES & GRADE:GS-0301-12/12POSITION INFORMATION:Full-time PermanentPROMOTION POTENTIAL:12DUTY LOCATIONS:1 vacancy(s) in one of the following locations: Arlington, VAWHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:Current permanent EPA employees in the National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA), Immediate Office (IO) with competitive status and CTAP eligibles.JOB SUMMARY:Earth Day is every day at EPA! Our diverse workforce connects to more than just a career-we share a common passion to promote a cleaner, healthier environment.  We consistently rank as one of the top Federal agencies in which to work, with great benefits and work flexibilities.  See more about us here:  http://www.epa.gov.This position is located in the Office of R

t within the discipline of geophysics and its application to environmental problems.- Conduct independent research in a broad scientific field recognized for its difficulty; coordinate broad research programs and serve as a key advisor.- Organize or participate in technical professional workshops, scientific meetings, and symposia to present research results; write and publish research reports, papers, and journal articles for peer review.At the higher grade level, your assignments will be more complex and you should need less guidance from your supervisor.You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements.QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:You need a degree as described below to qualify for this position.  In addition to the educational requirements, we are looking for at least one year of experience related to this position as described below:The specific area of research is geophysics and its application in environmental g

s days prior to the closing date of this announcement.  Reasonable accommodations will be provided on a case-by-case basis.For detailed instructions to assist you in ensuring your application package is received, go to http://epa.gov/ohr/ezhire/vacancy_requirements.htm.REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:Documents to be submitted on-line:--Resume clearly stating your experience related to this position as described in the Duties Section and Qualifications Required Section--Responses to the on-line assessment questionnaire--College transcripts - required to submit either unofficial transcripts or a list of courses that includes grades earned, completion dates, and quarter or semester hours earned--Veterans' Preference Documents (DD-214, VA Letter and SF-15 if applicable)--Displaced Federal employees under ICTAP/CTAP (Provide these documents:  copy of your most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and your most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with your appli

ponses to the on-line assessment questionnaire--Veterans' Preference Documents (DD-214, VA Letter and SF-15 if applicable)--Displaced Federal employees under ICTAP/CTAP (Provide these documents:  copy of your most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and your most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with your application.) Additional information can be found on our web site:  http://epa.gov/ohr/ezhire/vacancy_requirements.htm--Current and Former Federal Employees: You are required to submit a Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) indicating your status eligibility.  This SF-50 should include your Position Title, Pay Plan, Occupational Code, and Grade or Level.  If you are a current temporary/term employee who previously held a status Federal position, you need to submit your SF-50 which shows your eligibility to be considered.  If your eligibility for consideration cannot be determined, your application will be rated ineligible.--Current

work in this position will be your responsibility.HOW TO APPLY:You are strongly encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position.To begin the application process, click the Apply On-line button to the right on this screen, follow the prompts to log-in/register, submit all required documents, and complete the assessment questionnaire.   To be considered, you must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM Eastern time on the closing date of this announcement.All required supporting documents will be collected electronically via the USA Jobs document portfolio feature.  If you cannot apply on-line, contact the Human Resources Office listed to the right for assistance at least three business days prior to the closing date of this announcement.  Reasonable accommodations will be provided on a case-by-case basis.For detailed instructions to assist you in ensuring your application package is received, go to http://epa.gov/ohr/ezhire/

-we share a common passion to promote a cleaner, healthier environment.  We consistently rank as one of the top Federal agencies in which to work, with great benefits and work flexibilities.  See more about us here:  http://www.epa.gov.This position is located in EPA Region6, Water Quality Protection Division, Center, Planning & Analysis Branch, Water Information & Analysis Team, Dallas, TX.  For more information on this office, visit their website:  WWW.EPA.GOV/Region6KEY REQUIREMENTS:If you are selected, a pre-employment background check is required.You must submit resume and required documents (See How to Apply Tab)You may be required to travel 1 to 5 days per month.You must be a U.S. citizen.Additional Duty Location Info:Dallas, TXYou will:-Serve as a technical specialist to the Surface Water Center, providing internet/intranet expertise and assistance in support of planning and tracking watershed protection and restoration activities.  -Provide technical leadership f

bmit a Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) indicating your status eligibility.  This SF-50 should include your Position Title, Pay Plan, Occupational Code, and Grade or Level.  If you are a current temporary/term employee who previously held a status Federal position, you need to submit your SF-50 which shows your eligibility to be considered.  If your eligibility for consideration cannot be determined, your application will be rated ineligible.--Current EPA Employees:  You are encouraged to submit a Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).  If you fail to provide an SF-50, we will access your Federal employment records in e-OPF to verify your eligibility to be considered. If your eligibility for consideration cannot be determined, your application will be rated ineligible.--If you are applying for a noncompetitive appointment, you'll need to submit additional documents to prove your eligibility to apply to this vacancy announcement.  If you want to learn more about noncomp