Tuesday, March 17, 2015

EPA job for environmental geologist/hydrologist in Denver

Job Title:Physical Scientist (Environmental)/Geologist/Hydrologist
Agency:Environmental Protection Agency
Job Announcement Number:CI-R8-DE-2015-0002

SALARY RANGE:

$51,947.00 to $81,706.00 / Per Year

OPEN PERIOD:

Friday, March 13, 2015 to Wednesday, March 18, 2015

SERIES & GRADE:

GS-1301/1315/1350-09/11

POSITION INFORMATION:

Full-time - Permanent

PROMOTION POTENTIAL:

13

DUTY LOCATIONS:

1 vacancy - Denver, CO View Map

WHO MAY APPLY:

Any U.S. citizen may apply.

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

Public Trust - Background Investigation

SUPERVISORY STATUS:

No

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is located in Region 8, Office of Ecosystem Protection & Remediation, Support Program, Immediate Office in Denver, Colorado. For more information on this office, visit their website: http://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/region8.html

TRAVEL REQUIRED

  • Occasional Travel
  • May be required to travel 1 to 5 per month.

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

  • No

KEY REQUIREMENTS

  • If you are selected, a pre-employment background check is required.
  • You must submit resume and required documents (See How to Apply Tab)
  • Position has educational/degree requirements.(See Qualifications Section)
  • Position has portable work and the selectee may be eligible to telework.
  • EPA and non-EPA applicants must submit transcripts/course listings.
  • You must be a U.S. citizen.

DUTIES:

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At the entry level of this position, you will:

- Perform qualitative and quantitative hydrogeologic analysis related to the characterization and remediation of groundwater contamination.

- Provide technical advice on monitoring compliance to assess the groundwater quality and effectiveness of groundwater cleanup.

- Ensure that hydrogeologic issues are evaluated consistently in all site-related documents.

- Prepare and deliver technical presentations or briefings at project meetings, technical conferences or public meetings.

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.

You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements.