Interdisciplinary – DIRECT HIRE

Job title:

Interdisciplinary – DIRECT HIRE

Company

Federal government of the United States

Job description

SummaryAbout the Location: Sacramento a progressive city with great pride in its ethnic and cultural diversity and emphasis on quality in the provision of governmental services. Sacramentoans enjoy professional ballet, theater, outstanding museums, one of the best small zoos in the country, and the NBA’s Sacramento Kings. Home to the world’s second largest urban forest (behind Paris), Sacramento sits just two hours between both San Francisco and Lake Tahoe, at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountains.Overview

• Accepting applications

Open & closing dates09/11/2024 to 09/10/2025Salary$43,757 – $104,280 per yearSee Additional Information for salary rangesPay scale & gradeGS 5 – 11Location1 vacancy in the following location:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—as determined by the agency policy.Travel Required50% or less – Business Travel (TDY) is approximately 30% of the time.Relocation expenses reimbursedYes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.Appointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potential11Job family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureNoBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberCERI244184190858HWSControl number808632300This job is open toClarification from the agencyThis is a Direct Hire position.VideosDuties

• At the full-performance level, the duties will be:
• Performs a variety of chemistry-related duties in support of the District’s Hazardous, Toxic and Radiological Waste (HTRW) program.
• Activities are centered around sites under the following programs:
• the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) National Superfund program; the Department of Defense’s (DOD’s) Defense Environmental Restoration Account (DERA) program;
• the Army Installation Restoration Program (IRP); as well as HTRW and environmental aspects of other civil and military projects.
• Applies environmental engineering principles, methods, and techniques required for the closure of historic hazardous waste sites, and for the mitigation of liquid or solid sanitary, toxic, or hazardous waste.
• Works with environmental investigations contractors, A-E’s, regulating agencies, and District staff in accomplishing all phases of office and field work associated with investigations for environmental projects.

RequirementsConditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Requires to know, comply with, and promote prescribed safety rules and regulations.
• May be required to participate in routine and special medical examinations are required because of potential exposure and the significant physical stress factors that occur while wearing protective equipment.
• Requires obtaining and maintaining certification to handle hazardous and toxic wastes.
• Requires obtaining and maintaining a valid state issued driver’s license.

QualificationsApplicants will be referred periodically throughout the open period. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period as stated above. Applications will expire 90 days after submission. To remain eligible for consideration, reapplying is required every 90 days.Position may be filled under one of the following position titles:-Civil Engineer
-Environmental Engineer
-Chemist
-GeologistWho May Apply: US CitizensIn order to qualify, you must meet the education AND/OR experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .Please refer to the General Schedule Qualification Standards Basic Requirements for for education requirements. (NOTE: Applicants MUST submit/upload a copy of the transcripts with the application package. For application purposes, unofficial transcripts are acceptable.)Please refer to the General Schedule Qualification Standards Basic Requirements for for education requirements. (NOTE: Applicants MUST submit/upload a copy of the transcripts with the application package. For application purposes, unofficial transcripts are acceptable.)Please refer to the General Schedule Qualification Standards Basic Requirements for for education requirements. (NOTE: Applicants MUST submit/upload a copy of the transcripts with the application package. For application purposes, unofficial transcripts are acceptable.)Minimum Qualifications for GS-05Education: Meet or exceed the education as listed in the Basic Requirements for one or more of the listed occupational series.Minimum Qualifications for GS-07Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in the application of environmental science or engineering-related techniques and methods to Hazardous, Toxic, Radioactive Waste (HTRW) investigations, environmental health endangerment assessments, or remedial action designs.. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).OREducation: One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: engineering, chemistry or geology.ORORCombination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.Minimum Qualifications for GS-09Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes applying environmental science or engineering related techniques and methods to Hazardous, Toxic, Radioactive Waste (HTRW) investigations, environmental health endangerment assessments, or remedial action designs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).OREducation: Master’s or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: engineering, chemistry or geology.ORCombination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.Minimum Qualifications for GS-11Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes analyzing hazardous, toxic and radioactive chemical aspects of waste site designs and cleanups. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).OREducation: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: engineering, chemistry or geology.ORCombination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.EducationFOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: .Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the

information sheet. * This is an Engineers & Scientists (Construction) Career Field position

• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Chemist (GS-1320) and Geologist (GS-1350) Grades 05 – $43,757 Per Annum – $56,881 Per Annum
• Chemist (GS-1320) and Geologist (GS-1350) Grades 07 – $54,203 Per Annum – $70,466 Per Annum
• Chemist (GS-1320) and Geologist (GS-1350) Grades 09 – $66,300 Per Annum – $86,190 Per Annum
• Chemist (GS-1320) and Geologist (GS-1350) Grades 11 – $80,217 Per Annum – $104,280 Per Annum
• Civil Engineer (GS-0810) and Environmental Engineer (GS-0819) Grades 05 – $44,039 Per Annum – $56,881 Per Annum
• Civil Engineer (GS-0810) and Environmental Engineer (GS-0819) Grades 07 – $54,557 Per Annum – $70,466 Per Annum
• Civil Engineer (GS-0810) and Environmental Engineer (GS-0819) Grades 09 – $66,731 Per Annum – $86,190 Per Annum
• Civil Engineer (GS-0810) and Environmental Engineer (GS-0819) Grades 11 – $80,217 Per Annum – $104,280 Per Annum
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances MAY BE authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• May be non-competitively promoted to the next grade level, upon meeting time-in-grade and qualifications, until at the full-performance level of GS-XXXX-11.
• Incentives MAY BE paid if the selecting official determines it is in the best interests of the government.
• Further consideration from this announcement may take place up to 90 days beyond the closing date of the announcement.

• Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

Expected salary

$43757 – 104280 per year

Location

Sacramento, CA

Job date

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 06:00:48 GMT

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