Supervisory Life Scientist/Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist

About this role

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-15 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level defined as providing leadership and oversight of laboratory operations; developing technical guidance and standards for the evaluation/analysis of chemical samples; and advising teams, stakeholders and/or senior leadership on the development or implementation of programs related to laboratory results.

You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully: Administration and Management Program/Project Management/Evaluation Scientific Integrity* Laboratory Tools and Equipment* Leadership Planning and Evaluating* Decision Making Influencing/Negotiating Risk Management Policy Planning and Execution *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.

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