[Oppslist] Exciting U.S. EPA position in atmospheric programs -- stratospheric ozone and greenhouse gases

Mon Mar 27 12:06:03 MST 2006

See the following announcement for an exciting position at U.S. EPA --
http://www.epa.gov/ezhire .  Please be sure to apply for vacancy
announcement HQ-OAR-DE-2006-0016 by 3/31/06.

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Vacancy Information Hiring Organization: Environmental Protection Agency
Announcement Number: HQ-OAR-DE-2006-0016
Position: Environmental Protection Specialist, GS-0028-11
Series/Grade: GS-0028-11
Salary Range: $54,272.00 TO $70,558.00
Promotion Potential: GS-13
Duty Location: 1 vacancy in Washington DC Metro Area, DC
Opening Date: 03/23/2006
Closing Date: 03/31/2006

U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
DELEGATED EXAMINING VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Environmental Protection Specialist
GS-0028-11

LOCATION: Office of Air, Office of Atmospheric Programs, Stratospheric
Protection Division, Alternatives and Emissions Reduction Branch,
located in Washington, DC.

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:  GS-13

WHO CAN APPLY:  All U.S. citizens may apply.

NOTE:  This position is also being announced through Delegated Examining
procedures under announcement number HQ-OAR-MP-2006-0027.  In order to
be
considered under multiple announcements, applicants must apply
separately
under each announcement.

TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES:

Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid by the
Agency.  Any travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated
with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of
the selected candidate.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assess and develop regulatory and non-regulatory policy and programs
to protect the stratospheric ozone later and reduce and avoid increases
in greenhouse gas emissions through the following duties:

- Assess and develop policy and economic incentives for
industry, other federal agencies, State governments, other countries
to incorporate emission reduction strategies to existing policies
and practices.

- Coordinate with EPA programs and external agencies and stakeholders
to develop partnership programs to reducing emissions of ozone depleting
chemicals and non-CO2 greenhouse gases, from sectors formerly dependent
on ozone depleting chemicals.

- Track and analyze the effectiveness of regulatory and non-regulatory
programs through the use of databases, spreadsheets, graphics and
reports, and the preparation of statistical and other reports.

- Assist in development of non-CO2 gas inventories and
projections and economic analyses of non-CO2 abatement technologies.

- Manage contracts and grants to meet the Agency's needs in a cost
effective and timely fashion.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

-  May be required to travel 1 to 5 days per month.

-  The person selected for this position must complete an OF-306,
"Declaration for Federal Employment," prior to appointment to determine
their suitability for Federal employment.

-  The person selected for this position is subject to a favorable pre-
appointment background investigation and must successfully pass a
limited
background investigation.

-  The person selected for this position must complete a Confidential
Financial Disclosure Report prior to appointment and on an annual basis
thereafter.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have general and/or specialized experience and/or
education
as described below.  This requirement is in accordance with the Office
of
Personnel Management's Operating Manual for Qualifications Standards for
General Schedule Positions.  When specified, applicants must also meet
any
Mandatory (Selective Placement) Factors listed.

A.  EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:  At least one year of specialized
experience
comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-09 level in the
federal government.  Specialized experience is that which has equipped
the applicant with the experience to successfully perform
the duties of this position.  Examples of specialized experience are:

  -- Experience using databases and other software to manage projects,
     track information and analyze scientific and economic data.

  -- Experience in analyzing industry trends and developing policy
     options on emission reduction strategies.

  -- Experience translating scientific research data into reports
     for environmental and corporate policy direction.

B.SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE:

The following education may be substituted for the required experience.
If applying under this provision, you must submit a copy of your
official transcript postmarked by the closing date of this announcement
listing the type of degree held.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three
(3) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading
to such a degree or an LL.M. if related.

C.  COMBINATION OF SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE AND GRADUATE LEVEL EDUCATION:

You could also qualify based on a combination of education and
experience
(as described above) that provided the specific knowledge, skills and
abilities to perform successfully the duties of this position.  To
qualify for this position based on a combination of education and
experience, you must provide detailed information in your resume
describing your experience and also provide copies of college
transcripts. If you do not provide the required information, you
will be determined ineligible.

NOTE:  Foreign degrees must be evaluated by a private professional
organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education
credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms
of equivalency to a degree acquired at an American college or
university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included in
your Application Documents package or your application will not
be considered.  Semesters spent in a study abroad program do not
need to be evaluated if included on your transcripts from a US
college or university.

D.  MANDATORY (SELECTIVE PLACEMENT) FACTORS:  In addition to the
education and experience requirements described above, you must also
possess the following knowledge, skills, or abilities to qualify for
this position:

    1.  Leads consumer product marketing initiatives in partnership
        with product manufacturers and retailers.

    2.  I have managed studies evaluating the economic and environmental
        impact of environmental regulations, policies and issues.

BASIS OF RATING:

Applicants will be rated on the extent and quality of experience,
education,
and training relevant to the duties of the position. Eligible applicants
will receive a numerical rating based on their responses to the
application
questions for this position submitted on-line via EZHire at EPA.  These
responses must be substantiated by your online resume. Applicants who do
not respond to the application questions may be rated ineligible.

WARNING!  Your answers will be verified against information provided
in your on-line resume.  Be sure that your resume clearly supports your
responses to all of the questions by addressing experience and education
relevant to this position.  If you exaggerate or falsify your experience
and/or education, you may be removed from employment consideration.  You
should make a fair and accurate assessment of your qualifications.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT:

The most expedient way to apply for this vacancy announcement is online.
When applying online, applications (your resumé and your questionnaire
responses) MUST be received online via the EZHire at EPA web site BEFORE
MIDNIGHT Eastern Standard Time on the closing date of this announcement.
Most libraries, local employment offices, vocational rehabilitation
services,
and/or the Office of Personnel Management offices can provide access and
assistance to the Internet for online submission.  If you fail to submit
a
COMPLETE online resumé, you WILL NOT be considered for this position.
Paper applications WILL NOT be accepted and request for extensions WILL
NOT
BE GRANTED.

If applying online poses a hardship to any applicant, the Human
Resources
Staff:  Team Vegas will provide assistance to ensure that applications
are
submitted online by the closing date.  Applicants with hardships MUST
contact the Human Resources Staff: Team Vegas PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE
OF
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT to speak with a human resources representative who can
provide assistance for online submission.  The phone number and email
address for the Human Resources Staff: Team Vegas are listed on this
announcement.  FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY HAVE AN IMPACT
ON
YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO COMPETE FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

Questions regarding this announcement should be referred to the Human
Resources Staff, Team Vegas at the address listed below.

WHERE TO SEND YOUR SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Unless otherwise stated in this announcement, all required supplemental
application materials (including your transcripts, DD-214, SF-15 or
other proof of eligibility) MUST be postmarked by the closing date of
this
announcement. This proof must be sent to the Human Resources Staff, Team
Vegas at the address identified below and must include the announcement
number for which applying. Supplemental application materials sent in
U.S.
Government postage paid envelopes will not be considered.

     MAILING ADDRESS:
       U.S. EPA
       HRS, Team Vegas
       P.O. Box 98516
       Las Vegas, NV  89193-8516

     OVERNIGHT MAIL ADDRESS:
       U.S. EPA
       HRS, Team Vegas
       4220 South Maryland Parkway
       Building A, Suite 100
       Las Vegas, NV  89119

Agency Contact:  Team Vegas (702) 798-2418
Hearing impaired applicants may call (702) 798-2421 TDD

NOTICE FOR DISPLACED EMPLOYEES REQUESTING SPECIAL SELECTION PRIORITY
CONSIDERATION UNDER EPA'S CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (CTAP)
OR THE INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (ICTAP).

Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they
meet
the requirements of 5 CFR  330.605(a) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for
ICTAP.
This includes providing a copy of the agency notice, their most recent
Performance Rating, and their most recent SF-50 noting current position,
grade level, and duty location.  CTAP and ICTAP eligibles will be
considered
well qualified if they earn a minimum score of 85 (prior to the
assignment
of veteran's preference points). For more information on CTAP/ICTAP
eligibility requirements, please visit
http://www.opm.gov/ctap/index.htm.

GENERAL INFORMATION

EPA is an equal opportunity employer.  Selection for this position will
be
based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age,
gender,
national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation,
marital or family status or other differences.

EPA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
If
you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and
hiring process, please notify the agency. The decision on granting
reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

Your application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L.
93-579
and 5 USC 552a).  This information is used to determine your
qualifications
for employment.  The use of this information is authorized under Title 5
USC,
Sections 3302 and 3361.

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