IT Specialist (APPSW) (Python Developer) - ORD

Summary

This position is in Office of Research and Development, Center for Computational Toxicology and Exposure, Scientific Computing and Data Curation Division, Application Development Branch. About ORD.

This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to one of the duty stations stated in this announcement on a regular basis (location TBD after candidate selected).
*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:

• Create and develop the scientific software infrastructure required to support Agency research products.
• Design computer-based applications using modular testing strategies in software design to support interconnected computational system frameworks.
• Lead and advise team members on software development and management.

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.

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.