Physical Scientist (Environmental) - Bonneville Power Administration
Vancouver, WA 98661
About the Job
Summary This position is located in the Technical and Regional Services (EPR) organization, within the Pollution Prevention and Abatement (EP) organization, Environment, Fish and Wildlife Organization (E), Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). A successful candidate in the Physical Scientist (Environmental) position will provide senior scientific and technical expertise for pollution prevention and abatement programs, projects, and natural resource protection/management issues. Responsibilities As a Physical Scientist (Environmental), you will: Serves as the Environmental Coordinator and technical lead for environmental responsibilities and activities for assigned Transmission Field Services' Districts. Interprets and administers policies, regulations, and public laws to perform scientific and technical duties for planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and implementing BPA's environmental programs, project, and compliance requirements for assigned Districts. Informs District Manager, the Manger for Pollution Prevention and Abatement, and Supervisor, of status of current pollution prevention and abatement practices and requirements. Responsible for environmental inspections, assessments, cleanups, pollution prevention measures, and monitoring at field sites. Accompanies Federal, state, and local regulatory officials during environmental audit/inspections of BPA district facilities. Develops sampling plan, conducting field sampling, service as on-site environmental representative during cleanup operations, analysis of data, and preparing cleanup notifications and reports. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications BASIC REQUIREMENT: Degree: 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 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: GS-12: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) providing scientific guidance in the planning and implementation of pollution prevention and abatement projects and programs; 2) providing guidance on Federal, State, and local laws and environmental regulations related to waste management and pollution prevention to ensure compliance; AND 3) assisting in environmental investigations, cleanups, sampling and monitoring. GS-13: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as: 1) providing scientific expertise in the planning and implementation of pollution prevention and abatement projects and programs; 2) serving as a technical expert, interpreting and implementing Federal, State, and local laws and environmental regulations to guide waste management and pollution prevention activities; AND 3) independently conducting environmental investigations, cleanups, sampling and monitoring. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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 Education This vacancy has a positive education requirement. In order to be rated as qualified, you must provide copies of your college transcripts. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Department of Education Accreditation Search to verify school accreditation. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.DO NOT email or mail in any of your application documents. Documents will not be accepted outside of the online application system. Failure to provide copies of your college transcripts may result in a rating of "Ineligible". Additional Information About the Position - Vancouver This position is located in Vancouver, WA, a splendid place to live because of its picturesque downtown area full of trendy shops, delicious restaurants, and exclusive breweries. There are several breathtaking nature parks, miles of bike trails, and amazing panoramic mountain views! Vancouver is the perfect place for anyone who loves to be outdoors and really enjoys nature! The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE. For general information on government-wide Telework polices visit: www.telework.gov Information on how to create a federal resume https://www.usa.gov/government-jobs https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/account/documents/resume/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8YX7o1PBoFk EEO Policy: USAJOBS Help Center | Equal employment opportunity policy Reasonable Accommodation Policy: USAJOBS Help Center | Reasonable accommodation policy Veterans Information: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/veterans/disabled/ Telework: www.telework.gov Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/ Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations. If you are a current federal employee, appointed under the direct-hire authority, you will be given a new appointment. BPA strives to ensure a safe, positive, inclusive work environment, supported by Leadership Behaviors. For more information on Leadership Behaviors visit: www.bpa.gov/goto/LeadershipBehaviors We also understand the importance of work/life balance and offer a variety of programs and policies designed to create more flexible, responsive work environments supportive of commitments to community, home and family members. BPA also supports employees' overall wellness through its Be Well program, which helps employees adopt healthier lifestyles and feel better about their work/life balance. The program supports five key areas of life: career, community, financial, physical and social.
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