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Environmental Engineer

Employer:	Environmental Protection Agency
Job Location:	Asia , TX
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Industry Type:	Building Owners
Job Description:	Job Summary: Founded in 1970, EPA is a dynamic organization employing people from diverse backgrounds dedicated to improving and preserving the quality of public health and the environment. EPA seeks to recruit exceptional men and women who will work in new creative ways that are cleaner for the environment, cheaper for business and taxpayers, and smarter for America's future. Region 5's Mission: - Protect human health and preserve natural resources; - Prevent and abate pollution to improve the environment; - Serve the public with educationk, innovation, action and results; leads the way in restoring and protecting the Great Lakes and all Midwestern ecosystems. For additional information please refer to the following website: http://www.epa.gov/region 5 This position is located in the Water Division, Water Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Branch, Section II in Chicago, IL. Key Requirements: * Refer to the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section for requested documentation. * Must be a U.S. citizen. * May be required to travel 1 to 5 days per month. * Must possess a valid state drivers license. * If selected, must complete an OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment. * Medical Monitoring is required. Major Duties: - Assists as a technical specialist in wastewater engineering, conducting inspections, investigating cases of violation, and/or preparing enforcement actions. - Reviews forecast/discrepancy reports, investigation or inspection reports and letters of inquiry or complaint and recommends whether a source is in compliance or noncompliance. - Provides technical assistance to higher-graded employees regarding data review, quality assurance and sampling, design plans, construction estimates and collection system models. - Assists in the investigation of routine cases of violation and helps prepare compliance reports using established EPA protocol and procedures. - Assists in preparing reports defining results of analyses, stating results and making recommendations as appropriate. - Recommends appropriate enforcement action on routine violations, assists in the preparation of technical background reports. The primary difference between grade levels is the degree of supervision, the level of training and guidance provided, and the complexity of assignment. This position has no extramural resources management responsibilities. Qualifications: QUALIFICATIONS Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position advertised by the closing date of the announcement. Applicants must have 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. EDUCATION AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: GS-7: Applicants must possess either one-year of graduate level education OR superior academic achievement OR at least one year of specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-5 level in the federal government is required. GS-9: Applicants must possess either two years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree OR Master's or equivalent graduate degree OR at least one year of specialized experience comparable in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-7 level in the federal government is required. Specialized experience is that which demonstrates knowledge of the concepts and principles and of the conventional methodology required within the wastewater engineering profession. Examples of specialized experience are: 1. Uses engineering methods and techniques to analyze a range of scientific, environmental protection and/or environmental management issues. 2. Assists in the preparation of technical background reports. In addition to the above, the GS-9 will: 1. Provides technical data for inclusion in administrative orders or consent decrees. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: The occupational questionnaire is designed to assess your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: Knowledge, Skill and Ability (KSAs). You must provide in your resume detailed evidence of the KSAs in the form of clear, concise examples showing levels of accomplishment and degree of responsibility. 1. Ability to communicate in writing 2. Ability to communicate orally 3. Knowledge of wastewater treatment and engineering concepts and principles. 4. Knowledge of environmental standards and regulations. 5. Skill in conducting analyses and investigations SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE: A combination of post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for the grade level (s) specified in this vacancy announcement. The combination of education and experience must be sufficient to demonstrate that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the work for this position. Only education from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education is acceptable to substitute education for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at - http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/SEC-II/s2- e4.asp and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html Your claim of college level education may be checked against Federal government and/or accrediting organization databases. SUPERIOR ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT: Superior Academic Achievement is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership. 1. Class standing -- Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses. 2. Grade-point average (G.P.A.) -- Applicants must have a grade- point average of: A. 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (
Company Description:	Founded in 1970, EPA is a dynamic organization employing people from diverse backgrounds dedicated to improving and preserving the quality of public health and the environment. EPA seeks to recruit exceptional men and women who will work in new creative ways that are cleaner for the environment, cheaper for business and taxpayers, and smarter for America's future.