EPA Chemical Engineer
Friday, October 23rd, 2009
Chemical Engineer
The Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Economics, Exposure & Technology Division, Chemical Engineering Branch in Washington, DC is looking for a Chemical Engineer, GS-0893.
Job Overview
The incumbent assists in technical evaluation of chemical processes and waste treatment operations to evaluate the likelihood of exposure of workers to chemical substances and the possibility of releases of chemicals to the environment in process wastes and fugitive emissions. Assists the branch chief in gathering information used in developing models and heuristics to estimate the exposure of persons working in chemical manufacturing, processing, and use of substances in their work environment. Applies prescribed generic scenarios to estimate the releases of chemical substances from chemical manufacture, processing, and use into the environment and the estimation of occupational exposures in analogous situations.
Upon successful completion of a two year developmental program, may be eligible for conversion to permanent status.
Compensation
Salaries are $43,521for GS-7 and $53,234 for GS-9.
Benefits are: Paid Holidays; Paid Annual & Sick Leave; Federal Employees Retirement Plan; Health Benefits; Life Insurance; Incentive Awards (monetary & non-monetary recognition); 10 Paid Holidays; Thrift Savings Plan (similar to 401K plans offered in private sector); Flexible Work Schedule; Transit Subsidy.
Requirements
Chemical Engineering Degree
GS-07: One year specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal Government OR one year of graduate-level education or superior academic achievement.
GS-09: One year specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal Government OR 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master’s degree or equivalent graduate degree. U.S. citizenship is required.
How to Apply:
Applications will be accepted only during the period of 10/19/09 – 11/6/09. To apply, fax your resume and transcript(s) to Jason Holland at 919-541-2186; or you may e-mail your documents to AJobsRTP@epa.gov. Please be sure to reference “FCIP: EETD-09-22” on all your documents.
Supplemental Documentation Required:
Copies of college transcripts/course listings are required and must be submitted via fax to 919-541-2186 or email to AJobsRTP@epa.gov NLT 11/6/09. All veterans must submit a copy of their DD-214 to claim veteran’s preference. Veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit SF-15 and its supporting documentation. Additional information on veterans’ preference is available in the Vet’s Guide that can be found at http://www.opm.gov/veterans/html/vetguide.htm.
In order to determine whether Form I-9 documentation is valid, this employer uses E-Verify’s photo screening tool to match the photograph appearing on some permanent resident and employment authorization cards with the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) photograph.