Physical Scientist (Environmental)
What you'd do
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Plans and directs special studies to evaluate the environmental and health impacts of projected waste disposal practices, conducts Occupational and Environmental Health Site Assessments, and multi-media environmental sampling. Located at Tripler Army Medical Center, HI.
Major duties
Conducts epidemiological investigations, on-site water quality analysis, air and soil sampling for environmental and occupational concerns. Provides technical leadership for studies and assessments, assigns work to supporting professional and technician personnel, and directs field activities. Conducts Technical Assistance Visits (TAVs) and training for a variety of Department of Defense (DoD) activities, and Army Preventive Medicine, Medical Detachments (MED DET - PM). Develops and delivers specialized technical training in the areas of biology, chemistry, environmental science/health, sustainability, and environmental management for DoD personnel. Participates in briefings, technical committees, and workshops and is relied upon as a technical authority.
What you need to qualify
Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Physical Scientist (Environmental): A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. (must attach transcripts) OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to one of the majors, as shown in A above, that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. (must attach transcripts) In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: To qualify for the GS-13: One year of experience which includes planning studies or assessments to resolve environmental and occupational health problems; conducting epidemiological investigations; leading field activities in conducting multi-media environmental sampling and analysis; proposing improvements to environmental surveillance practices; and providing technical recommendations on environmental health concerns. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).
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