Supervisory Biologist/Toxicologist/Chemical Engineer/Physical Scientist/Chemist
What you'd do
The closing date of this vacancy is extended to 7/7/2026. This position is in the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, Office of Mission Critical Operations, Regulatory and Information Services Division, Science Advisory Committees Branch. About: The Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention 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).
Major duties
You will: Plan, organize, and manage the activities of the Branch to ensure quality of technical science and engineering efforts and compliance with policy matters. Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities to promote an environment that empowers employees to participate in and contribute to effective mission accomplishment. Serve as a subject matter expert and principal point of contact for planning, implementing, and evaluating scientific peer reviews related to major science and science policy issues. Serve as an authority/consultant on various workgroups, panels or committees to establish/maintain partnerships and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, and the larger scientific community. One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.
What you need to qualify
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 need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-14 level defined as providing leadership, oversight, or technical expertise related to chemical assessment, regulation, and/or risk management activities; making recommendations on the development or implementation of regulatory actions policies/guidance; and establishing 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: Planning and Evaluating* Decision Making Critical Thinking Attention to Detail Supervisory and Leadership Judgment Performance Measurement Technical Knowledge (Related to Position)* Strategic Thinking Problem Solving Customer Service Consultation Leadership* 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.
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