Life Scientist/Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist

Job DutiesAt the highest advertised grade, you will:Prepare or review Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) hazardous waste, Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) waste and/or RCRA Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR) permits (issuance, reissuance, and modification) for routine treatment, storage, and disposal facilities.Provide technical support to state, local, or tribal agencies regarding well-defined technical and scientific criteria and methods, associated waste management requirements, and impacts of improper waste management.Resolve issues related to permit requirements and participate in the defense of permits against legal challenges with the Office of Regional Counsel (ORC).Respond to basic questions concerning the interpretation and application of permit requirements, including inquiries from the press, Congressional staff, or state and local officials, and/or Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests from the public.If you are hired at a lower grade level, your duties will be less complex and you will have more supervisory oversight. 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. You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements. One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.