Supervisory Life Scientist/Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist

This position is in Office of the Regional Administrator-Region 9, Land, Chemicals and Redevelopment Division, Pesticides, Toxics & Brownfields Branch, Brownfields Section. About Region 9. This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.

**Qualifications:**
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-13 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level defined as supporting an organizational unit by coordinating or implementing policies and procedures to achieve program goals; providing technical guidance on environmental assessments and cleanups; resolving complex, multi-stakeholder regulatory issues. To qualify for the GS-14 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level defined as leading an organizational unit through the development, implementation, and advisement of policies and procedures to achieve program goals; providing oversight of environmental assessments and cleanups; resolving complex, multi-stakeholder regulatory issues. You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully: GS-13 Program/Project Management/Evaluation* Decision Making Interpersonal Skills* Supervisory and Leadership Judgement* Oral Communication Written Communication* Attention to Detail GS-14 Interpersonal Skills* Critical Thinking Decision Making Supervisory and Leadership Judgement* Written Communication* Oral Communication Consultation Program/Project Management/Evaluation* Attention to Detail Problem Solving Strategic 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.