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General Engineer/Physical Scientist/Life Scientist Jobs in Chicago, IL at US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Title: General Engineer/Physical Scientist/Life Scientist
Company: US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Location: Chicago, IL
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RequirementsConditions of Employment
Position has education requirements–see Qualifications/Education section.
You must submit a resume and required documents–see How to Apply section.
EPA and non-EPA applicants must submit transcripts/course listings.
You must be a U.S. citizen.
If you are selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure form within 30 days of your first day of employment and annually thereafter.
If you are selected, you may be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
This position is designated as High Risk and requires a background investigation. Unless an appropriate background investigation is already on record with the Office of Personnel Management, you must undergo a background investigation. All conditions of the pre-employment security process must be met before an official letter of employment can be issued with a report for duty date.
Qualifications
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 Educational Requirements, We Are Looking For At Least One Year Of Specialized Experience Related To This Position As Described Below:
To qualify for the GS-11 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-09 level defined as reviewing environmental programs or infrastructure funding to state, local and tribal governments; assisting in advising customers on environmental programs.
OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in the academic discipline as described below
OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
To qualify for the GS-12 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-11 level defined as reviewing and monitoring of environmental programs and water infrastructure funding to state, local and tribal governments; assisting in advising customers on environmental programs.
Your application package will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:
Knowledge of the Clean Water Act (CWA) and the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).
Knowledge of water infrastructure projects and programs.
Skill in reviewing wastewater or water infrastructure projects, facilities and/or processes.
Skill in oral communication.
Skill in written communication.
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: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.
Education
You need a degree or combination of education and experience as described below to qualify for this position.
0401 – Life And Biological Sciences Series:
You must have a bachelor’s or higher degree from an accredited or pr…
