What are the responsibilities and job description for the Biologist / Environmental Engineer / Physical Scientist / Chemist position at Environmental Protection Agency?
This position is in the Office of Research and Development, Center for Environmental Solutions and Emergency Response, Research Planning and Implementation Staff.
About: The Office of Research and Development (ORD)
This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.
*Work-from-home flexibilities may be authorized as described in the Benefits section.
Qualifications:
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-12 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-11 level defined as assisting laboratory staff in implementing, analyzing and/or managing data within a laboratory resource and information management system; and assisting with tracking individual equipment items.
To qualify for the GS-13 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-12 level defined as interpreting, and analyzing laboratory information management systems data; drafting data findings and reports; and assisting with purchasing equipment to maintain a laboratory management system.
Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: 1) Skill in applying laboratory information management systems procedures and requirements; (2) Knowledge in related science principles, theories, and practices sufficient to serve as a technical authority in laboratory management systems; (3) Skill in using laboratory instruments (e.g., gas chromatograph and mass spectrometer) and scientific equipment; (4) Ability to identify gaps in protocols and policies within the laboratory information management system; (5) Skill in applying laboratory quality control procedures and requirements; (6) Ability to evaluating data to determine that objectives have been satisfied, and results are qualified; (7) Skill in oral communication sufficient to present technical findings; (8) Skill in written communication sufficient to draft summaries and progress reports.
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.
Responsibilities:
You will:
- Administer the Center’s laboratory resource and information management systems.
- Develop, modify, and validate methods, procedures, and processes for laboratory information and resource management.
- Incorporate Agency and Program's policies and procedures within the laboratory information/resource management systems.
- Manage, interpret, and evaluate data regarding laboratory resources and information management systems to determine its significance, and communicate findings orally and in written reports.
- Provide training to staff regarding laboratory information and resource management systems.
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. NOTE: Career ladder promotions are not automatic, and all eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met in order to progress to the next grade level.
You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements.
One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.