[Oppslist] >>> Several entry- and mid-level permanent positions at U.S. Environmental Protection Agency -- official announcements

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more about these exciting positions with U.S. EPA's Office of Air and
Radiation.

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Vacancy Information
Hiring Organization: Environmental Protection Agency
Announcement Number: HQ-OAR-OT-2006-0018
Position: Environmental Scientist, GS-1301-07 / 09
Series/Grade: GS-1301-07/09
Salary Range: $36,671.00 TO $58,318.00
Promotion Potential: GS-13
Duty Location: 2 vacancies in Washington DC Metro Area, DC
Opening Date: 05/01/2006
Closing Date: 05/05/2006


UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
EXCEPTED SERVICE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

OFFICE OF AIR AND RADIATION
FEDERAL CAREER INTERN PROGRAM

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST
GS-1301-07/09

All applicants must register and apply on-line via the EZHire at epa web
site at http://www.epa.gov/ezhire.  For more information about the U.S.
EPA, please
visit our web site at www.epa.gov.

OPENING DATE: 05/01/06                  CLOSING DATE:  05/05/06

POSITION: Environmental Scientist, GS-1301-7/9

PROMOTION POTENTIAL: GS-13

WHO MAY APPLY:  Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen.

LOCATION: Office of Air and Radiation, Office of Atmospheric Programs,
Clean Air Markets Division, Assessment and Communications Branch,
located
in Washington, D.C.

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.

>>> TWO POSITIONS WILL BE FILLED.  EACH POSITIONS DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES ARE DIFFERENT.  SEE BELOW.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

POSITION #1
- Participates in the development of air pollution monitoring and
assessment program.

- Evaluates and interprets scientific studies related to the fate,
transport and effects of atmospheric air pollution in the environment,
including mercury speciation and methods and techniques of mercury wet
and dry deposition measurement.

- Prepares agendas and background materials for meetings, conferences
and workshops.

- Prepares technical reports and presentations on the results of
analyses.

- Assists in analyzing and interpreting mercury long-term environmental
and air quality monitoring data sets.

                         --OR--

POSITION #2
- Participates in the assessment of programs such as the Acid Rain
Program, NOx Budget Program, Clean Air Interstate Rule, and the Clean
Air Mercury Rule, utilizing several resources such as the Clean Air
Status and Trends Network and other air quality monitoring programs.

- Evaluates and interprets scientific studies related to disciplines of
ambient air monitoring as they apply to air pollution formation and
measurement using principles and measurement methods in wet and dry
deposition and aerosol formation, chemistry, and transport.

- Writes and evaluates Quality Assurance Project Plans in accordance
with EPA guidelines.

- Supports the overall development, synthesis and presentation of
Division materials relating to air quality impacts on public health and
the environment.

- Develops plans for scientific field investigations involving a range
of ambient air sampling and environmental monitoring methods/techniques.

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Vacancy Information
Hiring Organization: Environmental Protection Agency
Announcement Number: RTP-DE-2006-0110
Position: Environmental Protection Specialist,GS-0028-9 / 11 / 12 / 13
Series/Grade: GS-0028-09/11/12/13
Salary Range: $44,119.00 TO $98,902.00
Promotion Potential: GS-13
Duty Location: 1 vacancy in Research Triangle Park, NC
Opening Date: 05/01/2006
Closing Date: 05/12/2006

WHO CAN APPLY:

Applications will be accepted from all United States Citizens.

This position is being advertised concurrently as a Environmental
Protection Specialist, GS-0028-9/11/12/13, under announcement number
TP-MP-2006-0170.  To be considered under multiple announcements
applicants must apply separately under each announcement.

< font color=dark red > SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED:

All veterans must submit a copy of their DD 214 to claim veterans
preference. Veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit an SF
15 and its supporting documentation.  Additional information on
veterans' preference is available in the Vet's Guide that can be found
at VetGuide.

These documents must be received within 48 hours after the closing date
of this vacancy announcement.

Fax your documents to 919-541-2186.  Or you may e-mail your documents to
the HR Specialist listed under Contact; enter the vacancy announcement
number in the subject line.

Be sure to include the vacancy announcement number on your documents.

POSITION INFORMATION:

Type of Appointment: Competitive; Permanent

WORK SCHEDULE  Full-time

This position is located in Office of Air and Radiation, Office of Air
Quality Planning and Standards, Air Quality Policy Division, Office of
the Director, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina

Duties and Responsibilities:  At the full performance level, the
incumbent serves in the Immediate Office of the Director, AQPD, with
emphasis on policy and communications and has responsibility for
developing and facilitating outreach and communication initiatives to
external stakeholders, other executive  agencies, and the Legislative
Branch; providing technical advice and consultation to the Director and
senior management of the Division; identifying and analyzing policy
options for the Division; and coordinating cross-cutting initiatives
across Division programs.  Specific duties and responsibilities include:
develops and coordinates communication initiatives for the Division,
particularly those involving policy and regulatory issues; prepares and
reviews communication strategies and materials and represents the
Division in communication discussions with immediate office of OAQPS and
OAR; establishes and maintains contact with public interest and industry
advocacy groups and related professional and environmental
organizations; serves as principal liaison for the Division with
Congressional committees and staff, providing information, explaining
policy, and handling inquiries; authors and reviews Congressional
correspondence to ensure consistency with Agency policy; works closely
with relevant OAR staff and staff from other EPA offices to prepare
testimony and briefing materials for senior Agency officials for
Congressional hearings; serves as a program advisor and technical and
policy resource to the Division Director and Associate Directors; works
closely with the Director and Associate Directors in the development of
strategic options and policy initiatives for the Division;  and serves
as a policy analyst to the Director, gathering and evaluating data to
inform policy and national rulemaking on Division programs.

Extramural resources management duties comprise less than 25% of the
duties of the position and consist of contracts management,
grants/cooperative agreements, and/or Interagency agreements.

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Vacancy Information
Hiring Organization: Environmental Protection Agency
Announcement Number: RTP-DE-2006-0105
Position: Env Engr / Physical Scientist, GS-819 / 1301- 11 / 12 / 13
Series/Grade: GS-0819Y/1301-09/11/12/13
Salary Range: $44,119.00 TO $98,902.00
Promotion Potential: GS-13
Duty Location: 1 vacancy in Research Triangle Park, NC
Opening Date: 04/21/2006
Closing Date: 05/04/2006

AREA OF CONSIDERATION - WHO MAY APPLY:

Applications will be accepted from all United States Citizens.

This position is interdisciplinary and may be filled as an Environmental
Engineer or a Physical Scientist.


This position is being advertised concurrently under announcement number
RTP-MP-2006-0164.  In order to be considered under multiple
announcements, applicants must apply separately under each announcement.


REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION NOTE:  You must provide a copy of your
school/college transcripts or a list of courses including course title,
credit hours, and grade.  If you do not provide proof of your education,
your application will be rated ineligible.  Current and former Federal
competitive status employees must submit a copy of the SF-50; failure to
do so will result in an ineligible rating. All veterans who are not
current Federal competitive status employees must submit a copy of their
DD-214; failure to do so will result in an ineligible rating.
Additional information on veterans' preference is available in the Vet's
Guide that can be found at VetGuide. These documents must be received
within 48 hours after the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
Fax your documents to 919-541-2186. Be sure to include the vacancy
announcement number on your documents. Or you may email your documents
to the HR Specialist listed under
Contact; enter the vacancy announcement number in the subject line.

POSITION INFORMATION:

Type of Appointment:  Competitive; Permanent

Work Schedule:  Full-time

This position is located in the Office of Air Quality Planning and
Standards, Air Quality Assessment Division, Air Quality Modeling Group,
Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.

Duties and Responsibilities:  At the full performance level, the
incumbent is responsible for coordinating and/or developing the design
and application of Gaussian dispersion models to assess source
culpability and the effectiveness of control strategies that are
required to successfully implement State Implementation Plan (SIP)
revisions for existing sources and New Source Review (NSR) and
Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) programs.  Utilizes sound
scientific judgment to apply, evaluate, and modify atmospheric models.
Conducts model applications in coordination with other members of a team
to fully address source/emissions/control data and projections,
aerometric/meteorological data, and principles of atmospheric transport,
dispersion, and transformation.  Supports studies and participates in
workgroups to conduct source culpability assessments in order to
identify and develop modeling capabilities need to address significant
policy issues and potentially revise the EPA'S Guideline on Air Quality
Models.  Prepares and implements technical guidance and procedures and
provides consultation related to the use of air quality models and the
design/assessment of single and multi-pollutant
strategies to be used in Federal, State, and local air pollution control
programs for air toxics and criteria pollutants.  Consults and
coordinates with Division and EPA personnel to ensure assumptions,
analytical methods and data used in projects are consistent and the best
available.  Prepares technical papers, review, correspondence, and
written reports on various aspects of air quality modeling and control
strategy analyses.  The primary difference between grade
levels is the degree of supervision, the level of training and guidance
provided, and the complexity of assignment.

Extramural resources management duties comprise less than 25% of the
duties of the position and consist of contracts management,
grants/cooperative agreements, and/or Interagency agreements.

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