Biologist or Physical Scientist

Description:

This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA). The incumbent will serve as a Scientist Analyst and Scientific Expert, specializing in biological or physical sciences such as biology, ecology, environmental or marine sciences, ecology, pharmacokinetics or toxicokinetics, epidemiology, public health, earth science, chemistry, physics, hydrology, or related fields.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standards.

ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet one of the following criteria listed below in order to meet the basic requirement for Biologist or Physical Scientist, 0401/1301. UNOFFICIAL TRANCRIPTS REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION.

Basic Requirements for Physical Scientist - General Physical Science Series, 1301:
A. Degree : physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics.
OR
B. Combination of education and experience: Education equivalent to one of the majors shown in A above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Basic Requirements for Biologist - General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series, 0401:
A. Degree: Biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
OR
B. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE :
Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector.

You may qualify at the GS- 13 level, if you meet the following minimum qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that demonstrates: 1) Using qualitative and quantitative analytic skills to identify and resolve complex problems in the regulatory policy space, such as environmental, energy or ecological outcomes; 2) Developing practical alternatives to problems identified in the regulatory policy space; AND 3) Drafting or advising staff on regulatory policy, legislative or budget issues.

You may qualify at the GS- 14 level, if you meet the following minimum qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that demonstrates: 1) Using qualitative and quantitative analytic skills to identify and resolve complex problems in the regulatory policy space, such as environmental, energy or ecological outcomes; 2) Developing practical alternatives to problems identified in the regulatory policy space; 3) Drafting or advising senior officials on regulatory policy, legislative or budget issues; AND 4) Collaborating in interagency or interdepartmental review of regulatory policy, such as environmental science, ecological, or public health issues.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (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.