Chemical Engineer

Environmental Protection Agency•Washington, DC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

These positions are in the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, New Chemicals Division, Risk Assessment Branch 2 and Risk Assessment Branch 4. This is an office-centered position requiring regular physical reporting to one of the duty stations identified in the announcement; the location will be determined after selection. At the full performance level, the Chemical Engineer interprets, evaluates, and analyzes chemical data and other information used to develop human health and environmental assessments. The role develops approaches for reviewing and evaluating scientific data in support of Agency goals and regulatory requirements; exercises judgment and provides recommendations on occupational exposure analyses to assess potential worker exposure and appropriate workplace risk mitigation; and communicates analyses, risk assessment characterizations, and technical information to stakeholders and other government agencies to promote transparency about Agency work products and actions. Employees hired below the full performance level perform less complex duties with greater supervisory oversight and may advance to more complex work and increased independence as their careers progress. Career-ladder promotions are not automatic and require meeting all eligibility and qualification requirements. One or more positions may be filled in the advertised organization or, when appropriate, another organization.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
For GS-12: One year of full-time specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-11, analyzing and evaluating scientific data or other chemical information, and analyzing, assessing, or evaluating chemical manufacturing processes, waste treatment, disposal methods, and/or potential worker exposures.
For GS-13: One year of full-time specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-12, analyzing and evaluating scientific data or other chemical information; analyzing, assessing, or evaluating manufacturing processes, waste treatment, disposal methods, and/or potential worker exposures; and identifying and evaluating conditions affecting environmental releases and worker exposures, including engineering-control effectiveness.
Meet the basic professional engineering education requirements through a professional engineering degree from an accredited college or university, or a qualifying combination of college-level education or training and technical experience demonstrating the specified engineering-science background. The combination must be supported by one of the listed forms of evidence: professional engineering registration; passing the Engineer-in-Training written test; at least 60 semester hours of qualifying coursework; or an engineering-technology or appropriate professional-field bachelor's or higher degree plus at least one year of professional engineering experience under professional engineering supervision and guidance.
Demonstrate the competencies General Engineering, Problem Solving, Creativity and Innovation, Technical Competence, Oral Communication, Written Communication, and Critical Thinking.
Complete a background investigation; the position is designated Moderate Risk.
Complete a one-year probationary period if required upon selection.
Meet all qualification requirements, including education requirements, by the announcement closing date.
If using a driver's license or identification card for onboarding, provide a REAL ID-compliant state-issued document or an Enhanced Driver's License; alternative acceptable documents will be provided.

Responsibilities

Interpret, evaluate, and analyze chemical data and other information used to develop human health and environmental assessments.
Develop approaches to review and evaluate scientific data to meet Agency goals and regulatory requirements.
Analyze occupational exposure and recommend measures to mitigate workplace risks to determine potential worker exposure and appropriate controls.
Communicate analyses, risk assessment characterizations, and other technical information to stakeholders and/or other government agencies to provide transparency about Agency work products and actions.