Environmental Protection Specialist
What you'd do
These positions are in the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Existing Chemical Risk Management Division. About OCSPP: https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/about-office-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
At the highest advertised grade, you will: Develop regulatory strategies (developing, implementing, and interpreting regulations) and non-regulatory strategies (policy development and analysis, voluntary initiatives, public/industry education and outreach, and partnership building) to achieve reduced chemicals risks or prevent pollution and conserve natural resources. Provide outreach and education, guidance and technical information to stakeholders on their activities by adapting guidelines and precedents to specific issues or problems to promote a multimedia approach to chemical risk management and pollution prevention/source reduction. Write substantial portions of policy analyses for pollution prevention, regulations, directives, and programs. Recommend changes and additions to portions of strategies and plans for communicating regulatory and policy decisions and programmatic information to affected and interested parties. If you are hired at a lower grade level, your duties will be less complex and you will have more supervisory oversight. 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. 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 by the closing date of this announcement. To qualify for the GS-09 level, you must have one of the following: 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 level defined as collecting and reviewing technical information contributing to the development of regulatory and non-regulatory strategies and approaches to reduce chemical risks or prevent pollution; provide routine outreach, guidance, and technical assistance to stakeholders 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; the education must provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position equivalent combination of education and experience To qualify for the GS-11 level, you must have one of the following: 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level defined as developing risk determinations for chemicals undergoing the risk evaluation process; contributing to the development of risk management regulations and/or risk management approaches Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or LL.M., if related; the education must provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position equivalent combination of education and experience 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 developing or contributing to regulatory and non-regulatory strategies; conducting policy or program analyses; and assisting in communication of regulatory or policy decisions. You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully: Attention to Detail Problem Solving* Technical Knowledge (Related to Position)* Written Communication Manage and Organize Information* Interpersonal Skills Influencing/Negotiating *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. *If you have part-time work experience, read this: Part-Time Experience.
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