Chemical Engineer

US Environmental Protection Agency; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in Washington, DC seeks qualified candidates for engineering-focused positions within the OCSPP, New Chemicals Division. The roles emphasize analyzing scientific data, evaluating chemical information, and assessing manufacturing processes and worker exposures.

Regular on-site reporting to a duty station is required. Applicants should possess strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills to support environmental safety and

Qualifications

• Analyzing and evaluating scientific data or chemical information.
• Assessing manufacturing processes, waste treatment, disposal methods, and worker exposure potential.
• Identifying conditions affecting environmental releases and effectiveness of engineering controls.
• Competencies include General Engineering, Problem Solving and Critical Thinking.

Skills

General Engineering

Problem Solving

Creativity and Innovation

Technical Competence

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Critical Thinking

Job description

These positions are in the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, New Chemicals Division, Risk Assessment Branch 2 and Risk Assessment Branch 4.

About this organization: OCSPP

This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to one of the duty stations stated in this announcement on a regular basis (location TBD after candidate selected). NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements, including any requirements described in the Education section, by the closing date of this announcement.

In addition to the basic entry education requirements, you must have specialized experience and/or directly related education as described below:

To qualify for the GS-12 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level defined as analyzing and evaluating scientific data or other chemical information; and analyzing, assessing, or evaluating chemical manufacturing processes, waste treatment, disposal methods, and/or potential for worker exposures.

To qualify for the GS-13 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level defined as analyzing and evaluating scientific data or other chemical information; analyzing, assessing, or evaluating manufacturing processes, waste treatment, disposal methods, and/or potential for worker exposures; and identifying and evaluating conditions affecting environmental releases and worker exposures, including effectiveness of engineering controls.

You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully:

• General Engineering *
• Problem Solving *
• Creativity and Innovation
• Technical Competence
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Critical Thinking *

*You will be evaluated on these critical competencies.

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: Part-Time Experience.