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Support Services Specialist (Deadline: June 16, 2015)
Environmental Engineer / Physical Scientist / Life Scientist Climate Action Coordinator |
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| Grade: GS-7 (Promotion Potential to GS-12) | |||
| Job Location: Boston, MA | |||
| Anticipated Announcement Date: To be Posted in the Coming Weeks | |||
| The President’s Climate Action Plan and Executive Order released on November 1, 2013, require EPA to prepare the United States for the impacts of climate change through promoting strong partnerships at all levels, to support local government, and to include climate adaptation in EPA’s planning. This position will be the climate adaptation coordinator and will assist the New England federal partners group to coordinate planning for climate impacts regionally, assist with outreach to communities, coordinate implementation of EPA Region 1’s climate adaptation plan. The incumbent will work with HQs offices to be consistent with the national climate action plan. | |||
| Skills needed (full qualification requirements will be in the job announcement posted on USAjobs): Relevant engineering/scientific experience and/or a degree in engineering or science that includes 24 semester hours in physical science and/or life science or related disciplines appropriate to the position. This position would include collaborating with and tracking community, state, regional and national efforts on climate adaptation, and coordination across EPA programs. Knowledge of climate science and GIS a plus. |
| Physical Scientist / Life Scientist Superfund Risk Assessor Grade: GS-9 (Promotion Potential to GS-13) Job Location: Boston, MA Anticipated Announcement Date: To be Posted in the Coming Weeks |
| Employee will provide scientific/technical support in the assessment of risks posed by exposure to hazardous substances at Superfund sites. Work will include participation in planning for environmental sampling, evaluation of technical data, and calculation or risks. |
| Skills needed (full qualifications requirements will be in the job announcement posted on USAjobs): Relevant scientific experience and/or a bachelor/master’s degree in science that includes 24 semester hours in physical science and/or life science or related disciplines appropriate to the position. |
| Environmental Engineer / Physical Scientist / Life Scientist On-Scene-Coordinator |
| Grade: GS-7 (Promotion Potential to GS-13) |
| Job Location: Boston, MA Anticipated Announcement Date: To be Posted in the Coming Weeks |
| The employee will responsible for assisting with planning and preparedness activities for emergency response to chemical and oil releases to the environment; responding to chemical and oil releases to evaluate the size, nature and extent of release, and any potential hazards; evaluating established treatment technologies to clean up hazardous material releases; conducting field investigations and inspections under federal law administered by the EPA; and performing on site cleanup activities at hazardous waste sites throughout New England. Other important duties include public relations and contracting officer functions. As a trainee, these duties will be performed under the direction of a senior OSC or supervisor.The successful candidate will develop an understanding of how to apply federal regulations and requirements including the National Oil and Hazardous Substances Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP), Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA), Oil Pollution Act (OPA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Stafford Act, Presidential Decisions Directives (PDD), in accordance with other appropriate laws, regulations, and Executive Orders. |
| Skills needed (full qualification requirements will be in the job announcement posted on USAjobs): Relevant engineering/scientific experience and/or a degree in engineering or science that includes 24 semester hours in physical science and/or life science or related disciplines appropriate to the position. This is a dynamic, evolving position with high public visibility and significant federal authority |
| Environmental Engineer / Physical Scientist / Life Scientist Superfund Remedial Project Manager |
| Grade: GS-7 (Promotion Potential to GS-13) |
| Job Location: Boston, MA Anticipated Announcement Date: To be Posted in the Coming Weeks |
| Responsible for overseeing and/or managing contractors in the investigation and clean-up of hazardous waste sites regulated under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) sites. As a project manager, serves as a front-line professional responsible for the project plans, schedules and cost estimates for remedial investigation/feasibility studies and related plans for the cleanup of hazardous waste sites. Also conducts enforcement and cost recovery activities in accordance with national guidance and policy; applies environmental requirements/regulations, guidance and best professional judgment to assist the Agency in selecting and implementing the appropriate clean-up remedy for a site. Key aspects of this job include the drafting and preparation of technical and enforcement related decision documents and monitoring progress in investigating, designing, and carrying out site cleanup actions. |
| Skills needed (full qualification requirements will be in the job announcement posted on USAjobs): Relevant engineering/scientific experience and/or a degree in engineering or science that includes 24 semester hours in physical science and/or life science or related disciplines appropriate to the position. The ideal candidate should have the ability to perform, describe and support quantitative analyses; work on teams; the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; and the resourcefulness to find and use relevant documents, information, and guidance. |
| Environmental Engineer / Physical Scientist / Life Scientist Inspector / Enforcement Officer |
| Grade: GS-7 (Promotion Potential to GS-12) |
| Job Location: Boston, MA Anticipated Announcement Date: To be Posted in the Coming Weeks |
| This position is with the Office of Environmental Stewardship (OES), EPA Region 1’s enforcement and compliance assistance office. OES works to ensure compliance with environmental requirements, pursuing civil or supporting criminal enforcement actions against violators of environmental laws and regulations when warranted. OES staff conduct enforcement and compliance assistance activities across various environmental statutes including the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, the Safe Drinking Water Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Toxic Substances and Control Act, and other environmental laws.The Inspector will conduct investigations of regulated facilities for compliance with applicable regulations, permits or other federal requirements, recommend enforcement actions based upon inspection findings and EPA enforcement policies, and provide regulatory compliance assistance to facilities during inspections. The Inspector will work with a team of technical experts, senior enforcement attorneys, and management to develop, negotiate and resolve environmental enforcement cases. |
| Skills needed (full qualification requirements will be in the job announcement posted on USAjobs): Relevant engineering/scientific experience and/or a degree in engineering or science that includes 24 semester hours in physical science and/or life science or related disciplines appropriate to the position. The ideal candidate should have the ability to perform, describe and support quantitative analyses; work on teams; the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; and the resourcefulness to find and use relevant documents, information, and guidance. |
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| Responsible for providing Quality Assurance (QA) support to all regional programs with an emphasis on chemical analytical procedures for Brownfields, Water, and Waste Programs and assisting state/local/tribal governments and non-profit organizations in developing QA Project Plans (QAPP), and other QA-related documents as required by EPA grant regulations. Provides technical review of QAPPs, standard operating procedures, and sampling and analysis plans to ensure that the data quality objectives are accurately and completely stated and that the sampling and analytical methods chosen will meet the objectives of the project. Frequent interaction with state/federal/local elected officials, and other leaders from government, business, community, and advocacy groups will be necessary. | ||
| Skills needed (full qualification requirements will be in the job announcement posted on USAjobs): Relevant scientific/chemistry experience and/or a degree in science that includes 24 semester hours in physical science and/or 30 semester hours in chemistry or related disciplines appropriate to the position. | ||
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| Environmental Engineer / Physical Scientist Air Quality Specialist | ||
| Grade: GS-7 (Promotion Potential to GS-12) | ||
| Job Location: North Chelmsford, MA Anticipated Announcement Date: To be Posted in the Coming Weeks | ||
| Serves on the staff of the Ambient Air Monitoring Team in the Ecosystems Assessment Unit, Office of Environmental Measurement and Evaluation, which has responsibility for coordination, guidance, data evaluation, and scientific support to federal, state and tribal personnel in the areas of ambient and toxic air monitoring. Works with state and tribal agencies in establishing and operating monitoring sites for the collection, evaluation and reporting of air quality data. Conducts field research, which may include air toxics and indoor air vapor intrusion studies, researching site contamination issues, and designing and implementing sampling and analytical protocols to achieve credible environmental data. | ||
| Skills needed (full qualification requirements will be in the job announcement posted on USAjobs): Relevant engineering/scientific experience and/or a degree in engineering or science that includes 24 semester hours in physical science or related disciplines appropriate to the position. |
| Environmental Protection Specialist Data Analytics Specialist |
| Grade: GS-9 (Promotion Potential to GS-12) |
| Job location: North Chelmsford, MA |
| Anticipated Announcement Date: To be Posted in the Coming Weeks |
| Responsible for working with environmental engineers and scientists to advance the use of technology such as real-time sensors, telemetry, and computing power to generate, capture and analyze big environmental monitoring data sets while making the data more available to customers, partners and the public. |
| Skills needed (full qualification requirements will be in the job announcement posted on USAjobs): Relevant environmental experience and/or bachelor/master’s degree. |
| Support Services Specialist Assistant Facility Manager |
| Grade: GS-7 (Promotion Potential to GS-11) |
| Job Location: North Chelmsford, MA |
| Anticipated Announcement Date: To be Posted in the Coming Weeks |
| This position is with the Office of Environmental Measurement and Evaluation (OEME). OEME provides monitoring, analytical support, data assessment, and quality assurance support for all of EPA’s programs. OEME operates out of the New England Regional Laboratory — a 70,000 square foot facility on 12-acres that includes state-of-the-art laboratory equipment and systems, office space for approximately 85 personnel, conference space, and a secure vehicle and boat storage area. The Specialist assists the Facility Manager with all facility-related needs including: facility repairs and maintenance, fleet operation, capital inventory control, security, and construction. Compiles and provides historical data to assist staff with the budget formulation, building energy consumption, and fleet usage. Tracks bankcard use and reconciles accounts. |
| Skills needed (full qualification requirements will be in the job announcement posted on USAjobs): Relevant facilities and or real estate management experience and/or bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 2.95 or higher. Basic mechanical skills (some physical exertion required), equipment maintenance and inventory control skills/experience a plus. |
| Financial Specialist |
| Grade: GS-7 (Promotion Potential to GS-12) |
| Job Location: Boston, MA |
| Anticipated Announcement Date: To be Posted in the Coming Weeks |
| Employee will provide coordination and maintenance of integrated regional services in accounting, financial, and budgetary activities that affect a variety of programmatic areas. Employee will work with senior specialist on analyzing, classifying and interpreting a wide variety of financial transactions, including payroll processing, auditing of business transactions to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and conducting data integrity and quality assurance reviews of financial reports to verify and reconcile accounting records. |
| Skills needed (full qualification requirements will be in the job announcement posted on USAjobs): Relevant financial management experience and/or bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 2.95 or higher. |