GS-0029

Environmental Protection Assistant

Performs environmental protection support work including data collection, monitoring, and administrative support.

📊Administrative📈GS-4/5/6/7/8/9📁0000

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-0029

Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Clerical and Administrative Support Positions

Individual Occupational Requirements: There are no Individual Occupational Requirements for this series.

Experience and Education Requirements by Grade Level:

Grade	General Experience	Specialized Experience	Education
GS-1	None	None	None
GS-2	3 months	None	High school diploma or equivalent
GS-3	6 months	None	1 year above high school
GS-4	1 year	None	2 years above high school
GS-5	None	1 year at GS-4 level	4 years above high school
GS-6+	None	1 year at next lower grade	Generally not applicable

General Experience: Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates ability to acquire the particular knowledge and skills needed to perform the duties of the position to be filled.

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled.

Education: One year of full-time academic study equals 30 semester hours, 45 quarter hours, or approximately 36 weeks at 20+ classroom hours per week. Education above high school is generally acceptable through GS-5; graduate education is rarely creditable above this level.

Combining Education and Experience: For grades GS-3 through GS-5, applicants may substitute education for experience. Express both as percentages; combined must equal at least 100%.

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📋Typical Duties

•Collect environmental data
•Monitor environmental conditions
•Support environmental programs
•Maintain records
•Assist with inspections
•Prepare reports

🎯Key Competencies

Sample Collection

Skill in collecting environmental samples (water, air, soil) using proper techniques.

Equipment Operation

Ability to operate environmental monitoring and testing equipment.

Data Recording

Skill in accurately recording environmental data and observations.

Laboratory Support

Knowledge of basic laboratory procedures and quality control.

Field Work

Ability to conduct field work in various environmental conditions.

Documentation

Skill in maintaining sampling logs and chain of custody records.

Safety Procedures

Knowledge of safety procedures for handling environmental samples.

Regulatory Basics

Understanding of environmental regulations and compliance requirements.

Report Preparation

Ability to assist in preparing environmental reports.

Computer Skills

Proficiency in data entry and using environmental databases.

🔑Resume Keywords

Assist with inspectionsCollect environmental dataEnvironmental Protection AssistantMaintain recordsMonitor environmental conditionsPrepare reportsSupport environmental programs

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