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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/504549400">https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/504549400</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<h2 style="margin-top:0in"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#046B99">Duties<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#212121">Summary<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
<p style="box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#212121">Earth Day is every day at EPA!  At EPA, you can protect human health and the environment of all Americans, and you’ll
 discover that EPA is one great place to work!  We offer great benefits and work flexibilities, and our diverse workforce connects to more than just a career--we share a common passion to promote a cleaner, healthier environment.  Discover how exciting safeguarding
 our natural resources and protecting human health can be.  Find yourself at EPA.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#212121">These positions are located in the Office of Air and Radiation, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Transportation
 and Climate Division, Climate Analysis and Strategies Center. They may be located in Ann Arbor, MI or Washington, DC.  The duty location will be determined after a selection has been made for the positions.  <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#212121">If selected, you must work at one of the locations stated in this announcement.  <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#212121">The salary will be commensurate with the duty location.<br>
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For more information on this office, visit their website: <a href="https://www.epa.gov/transportation-air-pollution-and-climate-change"><span style="color:#4C2C92">https://www.epa.gov/transportation-air-pollution-and-climate-change</span></a><br>
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Except in special circumstances, those new to the federal government will be hired at the starting salary (step 1) of the applicable grade range listed above.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#212121">One or more positions may be filled.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#212121"><a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/504549400#agency-modal-trigger"><b><span style="color:#0071BC;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in;background:white">Learn
 more about this agency</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#212121">Responsibilities<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
<p style="box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#212121">At the entry level of this position, you will:<br>
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- Conduct scientific and technical analyses of potential technology, fuel, behavioral, and transportation approaches to reduce greenhouse gases and other emissions from the transportation sector;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#212121">- Support the development of policy positions, regulatory options, technical guidance, and public information related
 to criteria pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#212121">- Communicate program findings and recommendations to stakeholders internal and external to the Agency;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#212121">- Develop partnerships and coalitions to analyze emerging transportation trends that can influence emissions and
 recommend appropriate courses of action.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#212121">When entering a Federal job at a grade level lower than the highest promotion potential level, you may be promoted
 to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#212121">Supervisory status<o:p></o:p></span></h5>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#212121">No<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#212121">Promotion Potential<o:p></o:p></span></h5>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#212121">13<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#212121">Who May Apply<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#212121">This job is open to…<o:p></o:p></span></h4>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#212121">U.S. Citizens<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<h2 style="margin-top:0in"><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#046B99">Requirements<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#212121">Conditions of Employment<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">You must submit a resume and required documents (see How to Apply section).<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;box-sizing: inherit;display:table-row">
<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">You may be required to travel 1 to 5 days per month.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;box-sizing: inherit;display:table-row">
<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">Position has educational/degree requirements (see Qualifications section).<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;box-sizing: inherit;display:table-row">
<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">EPA and non-EPA applicants must submit transcripts/course listings.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:6.0pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;box-sizing: inherit;display:table-row">
<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">You must be a U.S. citizen.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#212121;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;box-sizing: inherit;display:table-row">
<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">If you are selected, a pre-employment background check is required.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#212121">This position is designated as Moderate 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#212121">If you are selected, you must complete a one year probationary period.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#212121">Qualifications<o:p></o:p></span></h3>
<p style="box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#212121">You need a degree or combination of education and experience as described below to qualify for this position.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#212121">Physical Scientist: You must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university
 in one of the following: 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; OR a combination of education
 and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#212121">As part of the application process, you are required to submit college transcripts or a list of courses as described
 in the Required Documents section of this announcement.  However, if you are selected, you must provide official educational transcripts before you start work with EPA.  More information on verification of education can be found here:  <a href="https://www.epa.gov/careers/epa-job-vacancy-announcements-policies-and-procedures/"><span style="color:#4C2C92">EPA
 Announcement Policies and Procedures</span></a>.<br>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">In addition to the educational requirements, we are looking for at least one year of specialized experience related to this position as described below:</span></strong><br>
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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 analyzing climate change and/or transportation sector policy; and recommending solutions to environmental technical issues  -
 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.<br>
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Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: 1) Knowledge of transportation sector emissions from vehicles, fuels and activity; 2) Skill in data analysis; 3) Ability to analyze the impact of transportation
 policy options on emission reductions; 4) Skill in written communication; 5) Skill in oral communication; 6) Ability to collaborate with multi-organizational groups to reduce emissions from transportation.<br>
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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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="box-sizing: inherit;margin:1rem 0px;font-size:1.7rem"><span style="font-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#212121">See Qualification section.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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