Biologist/General Engineer/Physical Scientist
At the entry level of this position, you will:
- Design, develop, and implement an outreach strategy to engage and grow relationships with local K-12 and university Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) leaders that includes but is not limited to facility tours, internship/mentorship programs, and science related events/celebrations at EPA Cincinnati and community wide; - Coordinate, facilitate, and prepare EPA scientists and engineers to work and engage with students in the local K-12 community and participate in internal and external internship/mentorship programs; - Serve on Agency and ORD committees and panels regarding STEM functions and issues while professionally representing CESER and EPA in Cincinnati; - Develop and create STEM program briefing materials, reports, and performance metrics for CESER senior management; - Serve as a contracting officer representative to develop and administer grants or contracts to support the program.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. You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements. 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 participating in the design and development of a community outreach, internship, or education program that is scientific in nature; and collaborating with STEM educators and/or administrators in the community.Your application package will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:
1) Skill in creating and maintaining professional relationships; 2) Ability to ascertain and have dialogue about Office of Research and Development (ORD) science programs as well as current and proposed ORD research; 3) Knowledge of the state, regional, and local STEM community; 4) Skill in oral communication, both in-person and through virtual meeting platforms; 5) Skill in written communication; 6) Ability to utilize traditional and/or social media to promote and disseminate information about ORD information and environmental programs; 7) Ability to translate technical scientific information in to plain language. 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.
- Design, develop, and implement an outreach strategy to engage and grow relationships with local K-12 and university Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) leaders that includes but is not limited to facility tours, internship/mentorship programs, and science related events/celebrations at EPA Cincinnati and community wide; - Coordinate, facilitate, and prepare EPA scientists and engineers to work and engage with students in the local K-12 community and participate in internal and external internship/mentorship programs; - Serve on Agency and ORD committees and panels regarding STEM functions and issues while professionally representing CESER and EPA in Cincinnati; - Develop and create STEM program briefing materials, reports, and performance metrics for CESER senior management; - Serve as a contracting officer representative to develop and administer grants or contracts to support the program.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. You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements. 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 participating in the design and development of a community outreach, internship, or education program that is scientific in nature; and collaborating with STEM educators and/or administrators in the community.Your application package will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:
1) Skill in creating and maintaining professional relationships; 2) Ability to ascertain and have dialogue about Office of Research and Development (ORD) science programs as well as current and proposed ORD research; 3) Knowledge of the state, regional, and local STEM community; 4) Skill in oral communication, both in-person and through virtual meeting platforms; 5) Skill in written communication; 6) Ability to utilize traditional and/or social media to promote and disseminate information about ORD information and environmental programs; 7) Ability to translate technical scientific information in to plain language. 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:
0401 General Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences - Salary Range:
$79,764 to $103,698 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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