Life Scientist/Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist

Grade: GS-12

Salary: $104349-$145468

Agency: Environmental Protection Agency

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-12 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level defined as supporting a regulatory program to ensure compliance with environmental requirements; and providing oral and written communication to support regulatory or programmatic decisions.. You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully: Critical Thinking Technical Competence* Program/Project Management/Evaluation* Scientific Integrity Written Communication Environmental Laws and Regulations Attention to Detail Partnering* *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.