Physical Scientist- Direct Hire Authority
About The Position
The Physical Scientist serves as a program manager within a division, applying professional environmental physical science knowledge and skills to plan, coordinate, manage, and execute assigned programs. Programs may be conducted in-house or by contract and must comply with applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws and policies. The position provides advisory services on program-area problems, projects, programs, and functions, and coordinates program matters with supervisors, team members, higher headquarters, regulatory agencies, other facility units, community representatives, and other officials or interest groups. The employee must follow health, safety, and environmental procedures and applicable codes, and help maintain a safe work environment. The role requires a qualifying degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, including the specified coursework in physical science or related engineering science. Applicants must also meet the specialized experience requirement and demonstrate the listed knowledge, skills, and abilities. The position may involve work outside normal duty hours, shift work, emergency overtime, driving a motor vehicle, and a physical examination.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
- Must maintain current certifications.
- Must have a four-year degree or higher in physical science, engineering, or mathematics, including 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science; alternatively, must meet the stated combination of education and experience requirements.
- Applicants using education to qualify must submit unofficial college transcripts with the application; qualifying education must be verified before appointment.
- Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade or level, or be able to complete it within 120 days after the announcement closes. Specialized experience includes leading highly challenging projects or programs, resolving highly complex problems, and developing and implementing solutions across multiple areas and disciplines.
- Demonstrate knowledge of environmental physical science principles, practices, techniques, and procedures for project development, execution, training, and advisory services.
- Demonstrate knowledge of troubleshooting environmental physical science problems and investigating unsanitary or questionable conditions.
- Demonstrate knowledge of applicable environmental laws, regulations, guidance, and health, safety, and security practices.
- Demonstrate skill integrating interdisciplinary teams that may include attorneys, public health and public affairs specialists, biological scientists, environmental engineers, regulators, governmental officials, and community groups.
- Communicate effectively and accurately orally and in writing, and establish effective working relationships.
- May be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, shift work, or emergency overtime.
- May be required to drive a motor vehicle and hold an appropriate driver's license.
- May require a physical examination.
- All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
- May be subject to random drug testing and an appropriate security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and manage assigned programs using professional environmental physical science knowledge and skills.
- Execute assigned programs in-house and by contract in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws and policies.
- Provide advisory services on problems, projects, programs, and functions in the assigned program area.
- Communicate and coordinate program issues with supervisors, team members, higher headquarters, regulatory agencies, facility units, community representatives, officials, and interest groups.
- Follow health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and perform work that enhances workplace safety.
- Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local health, safety, and environmental codes.
Benefits
- Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive federal benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
- Recruitment incentives may be authorized.
- PCS relocation expenses may be paid if authorized.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
