Life Scientist/Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist
What you'd do
This position is in Region 4, Air and Radiation Division, Air Planning and Implementation Branch, Air Regulatory Management Section. About Region 4: Region 4 This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.
Major duties
You will: Integrate regional concerns in national program/policy development of issues related to the six criteria pollutants (i.e., that lead carbon monoxide, fine particulate matter, ozone, sulfur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide NAAQS), and related issues for interstate transport and visibility. Represent the Region in dealing with Headquarters, other Regions, other agencies (Federal and nonfederal), industry and the public at national and regional meetings, EPA/state negotiations, EPA/industry consultations, and at public meetings on issues related to the six criteria pollutants, visibility, and interstate transport. Serve as the regional expert on State Implementation Plan (SIP) issues regarding permitting, modeling, and monitoring, as well as impacts on the environment and the strategies for its abatement. Provide assistance in implementing responsibilities for SIPs which require the regulations and achievement of reductions in emissions for the attainment and maintenance of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), and interstate transport and visibility requirements for all pollutants. Serve as the principal reviewer and technical expert/advisor to other reviewers of NAAQS control strategies and SIP revisions, as well as issues related intestate transport and visibility requirements for all NAAQS. You will spend 25%-50% 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.
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-13 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level defined as evaluating pollutant-specific State Implementation Plans; and reviewing scientific and/or technical documents for regulatory compliance: Planning and Evaluating. * Attention to Detail. Critical Thinking. * Technical Documentation. Written Communication. Oral Communication. Problem Solving. * Reading Comprehension. *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.
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