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At the full performance level of this position you will:

• Establish the framework to identify collect and evaluate data and to render determinations consistent with statutory and regulatory mandates.
• Provide guidance on interpreting mandated regulations and resolving implementation-related technical issues.
• Plan coordinate and oversee data collection and preliminary analyses conducted by science assessors.
• Exchange scientific and technical guidance/expertise with scientists supervisors and senior management within the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention.
• Prepare and deliver evaluations analyses risk characterizations and other technical materials to stakeholders within and outside the agency.

If you are hired at a grade level lower than the full performance level (i.e. highest promotion potential level) your duties will be less complex and you will have more supervisory oversight. You may be promoted to more complex duties and work more independently as your career progresses. NOTE: Career ladder promotions are not automatic and all eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met in order to progress to the next grade level.

You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts grants/cooperative agreements and/or interagency agreements.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations) if appropriate to the position.

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You must be a U.S. citizen.

If you are selected you may be required to complete a one-year probationary period.

This position is designated as Moderate Risk and requires a background investigation. Unless an appropriate background investigation is already on record with the Office of Personnel Management you must undergo a background investigation. All conditions of the pre-employment security process must be met before an official letter of employment can be issued with a report for duty date.

REAL ID requirements became effective on 05/07/25. If you are selected for this position and plan to use your drivers license or identification card during the onboarding process (i.e. for employment eligibility verification or to obtain your EPA identification card) the document must be a REAL ID-compliant state-issued drivers license or identification card that includes the REAL ID-compliant star marking or must be an Enhanced Drivers License (EDL). You will receive information about alternative acceptable documents (e.g. passport) prior to onboarding. For more information about REAL ID see Dept. of Homeland Security and REAL ID FAQs.

If you are selected you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure form within 30 days of your first day of employment and annually thereafter.

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-11 level you must have one of the following:

• 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level defined as identifying analyzing and evaluating data used for risk evaluations of chemicals or conducting systematic review of environmentally related assessments reports/data summaries; utilizing software to collect store and retrieve environmental data.
• 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree; or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; the education must be directly related and provide the knowledge skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position
• equivalent combination of education and experience

NOTE: 1 year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours that the school attended has determined to represent 1 year of full-time study; if that number cannot be obtained from the school 18 semester hours is considered an academic year of graduate study.

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 using technical knowledge to identify and evaluate data and analyses used for risk evaluations of chemicals; interpreting or writing reports/data summaries that evaluate the efficacy of data driven reports or scientific literature.

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 synthesizing scientific/technical data to resolve technical and regulatory issues and support regulatory decisions; developing interpreting and/or implementing regulations guidelines and/or policies related to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Pollution Prevent Act (PPA) and/or the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA); coaching mentoring or leading others.

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

*You will be evaluated on these critical competencies.

• Technical Competence*
• Critical Thinking
• Data Literacy and Analysis*
• Teamwork
• Interpersonal Skills
• Negotiation
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication*

*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.