Job Description

SummaryThis position is located at Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes.This opportunity is also open to Status eligibles under announcement 24-HUD-2045. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply.OverviewOpen & closing dates08/26/2024 to 09/09/2024Salary$122,198 - $191,900 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 14Locations1 vacancy in the following locations:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleYes\xe2\x80\x94as determined by the agency policy.Travel RequiredOccasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potential14Job family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testNoFinancial disclosureYesBargaining unit statusAnnouncement number24-HUD-2046-PControl number806181600This job is open toClarification from the agencyU.S. citizens or U.S. Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required.DutiesAs a/an Environmental Scientist, you will:

• Represent the Division and the Office at meetings with HUD program offices, other Federal agencies, and agencies and organizations outside the Federal Government to discuss studies, policies, regulations, standards, guidelines, and program monitoring systems pertaining to the evaluation and reduction of housing-related lead, mold, allergen, and other residential hazards.
• Review and provide technical comments on technical study reports, papers, and other written material prepared by others within and outside of the Office.
• Independently conduct analyses of data files developed within and/or outside of the Office.

RequirementsConditions of EmploymentThe official duty station for this position will be in Albany, New York, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Anchorage, Alaska, Atlanta, Georgia, Baltimore, Maryland, Bangor, Maine, Birmingham, Alabama, Boise, Idaho, Boston, Massachusetts, Buffalo, New York, Burlington, Vermont, Casper, Wyoming, Charleston, West Virginia, Chicago, Illinois, Cleveland, Ohio, Columbia, South Carolina, Columbus, Ohio, Denver, Colorado, Des Moines, Iowa, Detroit, Michigan, Fargo, North Dakota, Fort Worth, Texas, Greensboro, North Carolina, Hartford, Connecticut, Helena, Montana, Honolulu, Hawaii, Houston, Texas, Indianapolis, Indiana, Jackson, Mississippi, Jacksonville, Florida, Kansas City, Kansas, Knoxville, Tennessee, Las Vegas, Nevada, Little Rock, Arkansas, Los Angeles, California, Louisville, Kentucky, Manchester, New Hampshire, Memphis, Tennessee, Miami, Florida, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Minneapolis, Minnesota, Nashville, Tennessee, New Orleans, Louisiana, New York, New York, Newark, New Jersey, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Omaha, Nebraska, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Phoenix, Arizona, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Portland, Oregon, Providence, Rhode Island, Richmond, Virginia, Saint Louis, Missouri, Salt Lake City, Utah, San Antonio, Texas, San Francisco, California, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Santa Ana, California, Seattle, Washington, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Washington, District of Columbia, and Wilmington, Delaware. Failure to report to duty at this location may be grounds for a disciplinary action, including removal.Candidates will be selected for a job assigned to one of the official duty stations listed in this announcement. Failure to report to duty at the location for which the candidate is selected may be grounds for a disciplinary action, including removal.QualificationsYou must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.Specialized Experience: For the GS-14 grade level, you must have one year (52 full weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized Experience for this position includes:
- Developing policies for environmental health and safety research; AND
- Writing and reviewing Grants and/or notice of funding opportunity; AND
- Providing direction and solutions to managers or policy stakeholders on environmental health and safety issues.Experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or . One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume.EducationThe education generally must be from an accredited (or pre-accredited) college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are qualifying based on foreign education, you must submit proof of creditability of education as evaluated by a credentialing agency. Refer to the .Individual Occupational RequirementsBasic Requirements:
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.orCombination 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.Additional informationKey Requirements:

• Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
• A one year probationary period may be required.
• Must successfully complete a background investigation.
• Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
• Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
• Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form i-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
• Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel.
• Please refer to "Additional Information Section for additional Conditions of Employment."
• File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on.

OTHER INFORMATION:

• We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
• Relocation expenses will not be paid.
• Relocation incentive will not be paid.
• Recruitment incentive will not be paid.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• HUD offers alternative and flexible work schedules.
• This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies for similar positions across HUD. During the online application process, you will be asked to specify if you would like your application information shared with other hiring managers in the Program Office listed in this announcement or in other HUD Program Offices. Opting to share your application information will not impact your application for this announcement, nor will it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (CONTINUED):HUD employees are subject to a number of government-wide and HUD specific ethics laws and regulations, including restrictions on working in a real estate related business, and having Section 8 tenants, along with other prohibited interests and activities. To review applicable ethics rules and HUD specific restrictions, please visit .

• Benefits

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