Physical Scientist (Environmental) | Alabaster, AL

Environmental issues include water quality, wastewater, storm water management, and associated environmental areas. Duties As a Physical Scientist (Environmental) in ORF, you will: Support NIH mission through supporting environmental regulations, programs, and initiatives pertaining to NIH operations.

Evaluate and interpret Federal, State, and local environmental protection and pollution control laws, regulations, and initiatives as they relate to the environmental aspects of biomedical research. Provide technical expertise through the various phases of contaminated site field investigations, feasibility studies, remedial action designs, plans and specifications, and construction. Review

proposed actions, complying with environmental reporting requirements, and analyzing and managing environmental management systems. Visit construction sites and other facilities to provide inspections, emergency responses, technical assistance and ensure that NIH activities are performed per environmental compliance requirements.

Participate in environmental compliance activities and the preparation of permits required for various NIH activities. Serve as liaison between NIH and government regulatory bodies such as Maryland Department of the Environment, and Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission. Requirements Conditions of Employment U. S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a

U. S. National must be met by closing date. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.

Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service. Position requires education, transcripts required. Position is a Tier II, non-emergency/teleworker. May require work near potentially hazardous biological, chemical, and/or infectious agents. Position has physical requirements, see additional information section.

Qualifications In order to qualify for a Physical Scientist (Environmental), GS-1301 position, you must have: A. A degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. OR; B. A combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience, or additional education.

In addition to the basic requirements above, in order to qualify for a Physical Scientist (Environmental), GS-1301 position at the GS-11 level, you must: A. have 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph. D. degree or Ph. D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field. OR B. have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: evaluating pollution sources in facilities and implementing measures to reduce pollution; conducting site visits to collect and analyze environmental impact data during facility construction; examining construction project plans for stormwater management; and participating in feasibility studies to develop solutions for the protection and improvement of air, water, land and energy resources.

OR C. have a combination of post baccalaureate education in a related field, and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. In addition to the basic requirements above, in order to qualify for a Physical Scientist (Environmental), GS-1301 position at the GS-12 level, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: performing engineering backssments of proposed pollution control methods and plans; reviewing environmental engineering designs and specifications to ensure construction project plans support requirements; developing solutions to mitigate and contain hazards through hazardous waste management studies; and creating processes and systems to control, manage, and improve the quality of water, air, and soil.

You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational backssment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Preview backssment questionnaire before you apply: How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS. The position(s) advertised in this announcement are covered by a direct hire authority. Traditional rating and ranking of applicants, including category rating, does not apply to this vacancy.

You will be initially evaluated against the basic qualifications only. Qualified applicants will be referred for consideration in accordance with the. Veterans' Preference does not apply to positions covered by a direct hire authority. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings by the information you provide in your application. We may verify or backss your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating.

Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as having knowledge of your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin prior to receiving an offer. To be considered well qualified for the purposes of the and the , you must be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry and substantively exceed the basic qualifications and meet all eligibility, physical, medical, suitability, and all other requirements.

Required Documents REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICANTS RESUME: Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the " Qualifications" section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the backssment questionnaire. We cannot assume you have performed the necessary experience required for this position regardless of your employment history or academic career. To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the r.

If you choose to use your own resume, you must ensure it contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position: Job title Name of employer Beginning and ending dates of employment (month/day/year format) Hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. We will prorate part-time employment in crediting experience. Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable) Series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position) If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying on the basis of education, you must list your education history including the type of degree and your major of study.

If the position requires a certain number of credit hours, you are strongly encouraged to list the relevant courses in your resume. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc. ) on your resume or cover letter.

We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications. For resume writing guidance, please visit the following resources: , , and the. backs SMENT QUESTIONNAIRE: You must submit a completed backssment questionnaire. Unless otherwise stated, we will only use the information above to determine your qualifications. Not providing the required information may result in a determination that you do not meet minimum requirements for the position (e. g. an ineligible rating) or a lower rating. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR CAREER TRANSITION CLAIMS Visit our websites to claim selection priority through the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): CTAP: ICTAP: If you do not provide the required information, we will assume you are not eligible or you do not wish to be considered for any preference or eligibility.

Please do not submit any other supplementary documentation that is not requested of you. To protect your personal information, we will only send your resume and cover letter to the selecting official or hiring manager. If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.

S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. PDN-9af7fd38-e9b3-48ec-8ced-4af6dbd8ee54