A new position for a Physical Scientist/ Geographer has been announced in the Climate Science & Impacts Branch at U.S. EPA Headquarters in Washington, DC. The posting is at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/535498200 and applications will be accepted through June 10, 2019. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals.
At the entry level of this position, the person selected will:
- Prepare and manage technical analyses of climate and impacts research to advance the application of those results to climate analyses and agency policy processes;
- Prepare materials summarizing analyses for management and senior staff within EPA, within other government agencies, and internationally;
- Communicate climate change science and impacts with internal and external teams and stakeholders in support of the Branch and Division goals; and
- Manage the scope of work assignments issued against Division contracts.
Depending on qualifications and experience, the starting salary is $57,510 to $90,461 per year.
To qualify as a Physical Scientist: You must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in one of the following: 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 a combination of education and experience — education equivalent to one of the majors shown above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
To qualify as a Geographer: You must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in one of the following: geography; or related physical or social science that included at least 24 semester hours in geography or related fields; OR a combination of education and experience with courses equivalent to a major, as listed.
Please review the position description at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/535498200 for more information about the position and how to apply.