Supervisory Life Scientist/Physical Scientist/Environmental Engineer

This position is in Region 2, Air and Radiation Division, Air Programs Branch, Air Planning Section. About Region 2: EPA Region 2 | US EPA

This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.
*Work-from-home flexibilities may be authorized as described in the Benefits section.

Qualifications:

In addition to the educational requirements, we are looking for at least one year of specialized experience related to this position as described below:

To qualify for the GS-14 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-13 level defined as providing leadership, oversight, or technical expertise for an environmental protection program of limited scope in air quality management; and coaching, mentoring or leading others.

Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: 1) Knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices of Air Quality Planning; 2) Ability to research, interpret, and apply environmental policies and regulations; 3) Ability to lead staff by evaluating work performance and giving advice, counsel, and instruction; 4) Skill in oral communication; 5) Skill in written communication; 6) Ability to advise on technical issues pertaining to Air Quality Planning.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

If you have part-time work experience, read this: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.

Responsibilities:

You will:

• Plan, organize, and direct the activities of the organizational unit, ensuring that they comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs;
• Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities;
• Represent the Agency with a variety of functional area organizations;
• Serve as a technical advisor and assistant to the Second-Level Supervisor on issues pertaining to Air Quality Planning.

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.