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Biologist/Toxicologist/Physical Scientist/Chemist
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-14 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level defined as conducting or leading scientific analyses to support chemical risk-management decisions under TSCA or a comparable environmental statute; providing technical or science policy expertise to inform regulatory or non-regulatory actions; and communicating scientific concepts to a variety of audiences.
You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully: Planning and Evaluating Scientific Research* Technical Knowledge (Related to Position)* Oral Communication Critical Thinking* Problem Solving Written Communication *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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