Life Scientist/Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist (Contingency Planner)-R4

Summary

This position is in Region 4, Superfund and Emergency Management Division, Emergency Response and Removal Branch, Emergency Response and Preparation Section. About: Region 4

This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.
*EPA offers work-from-home and work schedule flexibilities as described in the Benefits section.

Duties

At the entry level of this position, you will:  

• Support the area contingency planning process through provision of technical advice and coordination under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA).
• Coordinate the development, preparation, implementation, and exercising of the Emergency Support Function 10 Annex to the National Response Framework (NRF).
• Develop response and contingency plans, work plans, and gap analysis to support the Region's Homeland Security and chemical safety efforts.
• Serve as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and may serve as a Task Manager in developing Statements of Work (SOWs) and Independent Government Cost Evaluations (IGCEs).

When entering a Federal job at a grade level lower than the highest promotion potential level, you may be promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses.  NOTE:  Career ladder promotions are not automatic, and all eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met in order to progress to the next grade level.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.