Biologist/Enviro Engineer positions

[Jeff Zipkin]

Hey all. This job announcement came through my email. I know some of y'all work in the field so perhaps it might interest you as it's in MA.

Good luck.
Jeff

Biologists and Environmental Engineers

(Multiple Positions)

Cambridge, MA

The application deadline for these positions is fast approaching, apply today!!

Application deadline: Monday, March 3, 2014

The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology (OST-R) is looking for several fulltime permanent Biologists or Environmental Engineers at entry-level, mid-level, or senior-level (grades GS-07, GS-09, GS-11, or GS-12) to support the Volpe National Transportation Systems Centers Energy Analysis and Sustainability Division. Because this is an interdisciplinary position, a person with the education and experience in either biology or environmental engineering may be considered equally well qualified for the job.
OST-R coordinates the US DOTs research programs and is charged with advancing the deployment of crosscutting technologies to improve our Nation's transportation system. The Volpe Center, part of DOT/OST-R, in Cambridge, MA, has been helping the transportation community navigate the most challenging problems for over 40 years. Volpes mission is to improve transportation by anticipating and addressing emerging issues and advancing technical, operational, and institutional innovations across all modes. This position is located in the Kendall Square area in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

The ideal candidate is a professional in biology and/or environmental engineering. The employee has the responsibility of investigating, evaluating, advising on, and resolving unusual problems, issues, and conditions. The ideal candidate would have experience with public-private partnerships relating to alternative jet fuels, have knowledge of advanced alternative fuel production technologies, and have worked with and analyzed technical, environmental, and feedstock readiness evaluation tools. The ideal candidate will also have expertise in water engineering and water reuse technologies. The
employee will work closely with a diverse group of stakeholders to evaluate the development and deployment of alternative aviation fuels. The employee will participate in technical analyses, report writing, and presentation of results for alternative aviation fuel projects. The employee will research, analyze, test and evaluate information. The employee will devise solutions and actions to resolve issues, conditions, and problems. The employee must have superb analytical, communications, leadership, and problem-solving skills and be able to excel in a fast-paced environment.

If you or someone you know is interested in this position with relevant experience and a demonstrable record of proven results, I encourage you or them to apply. We are looking for a diverse pool of
qualified candidates.

The announcement is posted to the Public and to Merit Promotion eligible applicants on http://www.usajobs.gov/. Please know that Merit Promotion announcements are the vehicle through which Federal employees generally apply for Federal positions.

Merit Promotion: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/362288800

Public: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/362288100

Please direct any questions to Meredith Greeley, Volpe Human Resources, at 617-494-2010.