Chemical Engineer/Environmental Engineer
One or more positions may be filled. At the entry level of this position, you will:
Lead and participate on advanced Clean Air Act (CAA) or Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) investigations at complex industrial facilities, including refineries, chemical manufacturing facilities, polymer manufacturers, pulp and paper mills, oil and gas facilities, and others. Review and evaluate background information for assigned projects; interpret documents, analytical data, and inspection activities to assess compliance with CAA or RCRA regulations; prepare and review technical documents relative to assigned work. Provide technical assistance on air pollution control systems and CAA or RCRA regulatory requirements. Support the advancement of NEIC's CAA or RCRA program and senior inspectors and Media Leads with evaluating new areas for NEIC involvement and consideration of new technologies; provide support to advanced air monitoring technologies; and support training activities for field measurement and monitoring technologies such as leak detection and repair comparative monitoring. 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. In addition to the educational requirements, we are looking for at least one year of specialized experience related to this position as described below:
To qualify for the GS-12 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-11 level defined as conducting compliance inspections and analyzing data/transactions for possible violations under the Clean Air Act (CAA) or Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA); and writing or editing technical/scientific documents related to the CAA or RCRA. To qualify for the GS-13 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-12 level defined as conducting compliance inspections and analyzing data/transactions for possible violations under the Clean Air Act (CAA) or the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA); and writing or editing technical/scientific documents related to the CAA; and explaining policies, regulations, or processes to a variety of audiences. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:
Knowledge of complex industrial processes to identify compliance issues as they pertain to CAA or RCRA regulations. Ability to evaluate industrial facilities' specialized systems, processes, and applications related to the CAA or RCRA and the delivery of inspection reports based on observations. Skill in applying a wide range of engineering theories, concepts, principles and methods for CAA or RCRA assignments. Skill in preparing and reviewing technical documents related to CAA or RCRA assignments. Skill in written communication. Ability to adapt precedents or existing strategies to meet unusual needs, special demands, or emerging technologies. Ability to explain recommendations to modify standard practices, equipment processes, technologies, and techniques. 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:
EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Lead and participate on advanced Clean Air Act (CAA) or Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) investigations at complex industrial facilities, including refineries, chemical manufacturing facilities, polymer manufacturers, pulp and paper mills, oil and gas facilities, and others. Review and evaluate background information for assigned projects; interpret documents, analytical data, and inspection activities to assess compliance with CAA or RCRA regulations; prepare and review technical documents relative to assigned work. Provide technical assistance on air pollution control systems and CAA or RCRA regulatory requirements. Support the advancement of NEIC's CAA or RCRA program and senior inspectors and Media Leads with evaluating new areas for NEIC involvement and consideration of new technologies; provide support to advanced air monitoring technologies; and support training activities for field measurement and monitoring technologies such as leak detection and repair comparative monitoring. 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. In addition to the educational requirements, we are looking for at least one year of specialized experience related to this position as described below:
To qualify for the GS-12 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-11 level defined as conducting compliance inspections and analyzing data/transactions for possible violations under the Clean Air Act (CAA) or Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA); and writing or editing technical/scientific documents related to the CAA or RCRA. To qualify for the GS-13 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-12 level defined as conducting compliance inspections and analyzing data/transactions for possible violations under the Clean Air Act (CAA) or the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA); and writing or editing technical/scientific documents related to the CAA; and explaining policies, regulations, or processes to a variety of audiences. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:
Knowledge of complex industrial processes to identify compliance issues as they pertain to CAA or RCRA regulations. Ability to evaluate industrial facilities' specialized systems, processes, and applications related to the CAA or RCRA and the delivery of inspection reports based on observations. Skill in applying a wide range of engineering theories, concepts, principles and methods for CAA or RCRA assignments. Skill in preparing and reviewing technical documents related to CAA or RCRA assignments. Skill in written communication. Ability to adapt precedents or existing strategies to meet unusual needs, special demands, or emerging technologies. Ability to explain recommendations to modify standard practices, equipment processes, technologies, and techniques. 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:
EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.
- Department:
0893 Chemical Engineering - Salary Range:
$84,118 to $130,039 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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