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This position is in Assistant Administrator for the Office of Water, Office of Wetlands, Oceans & Watersheds, Oceans Wetlands & Communities Division. If selected, you must work at the location stated in this announcement. About Assistant Administrator for the Office of Water:Office of Water
Major Duties
You will:
- Support the development of national strategies and guidance in order to assist EPA Regions, States and Tribes in the enhancement of State and Tribal wetland programs, including establishment and implementation of water quality standards for wetlands and scientific field tools.
- Analyze, measures and reports on program outputs and environmental outcomes; drafting policy documents and regulations. Contribute to identifying areas of work, priorities, and schedules and helps develop and implement project plans.
- Promote testing of innovative approaches to measuring programmatic improvement, such as in Clean Water Act (CWA) wetland permitting and restoration programs, and to identify strategies to expand such new approaches to states, tribes and others.
- Participate in agency and interagency workgroups and in stakeholder and other outreach efforts to solicit public and/or expert input regarding future aquatic resource restoration and protection actions and communicates with States, Regions, Associations and other on issues to ensure constructive relations and provide/obtain information.
- Provide leadership responsibilities related to the initiation, negotiation, administration, and/or closeout of grants, cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements (IAs) including responsibility for monitoring performance.
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-13 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-12 level defined as analyze, plan develop and implements water policy and regulations related to section 404 under the Clean Water Act (CWA), including CWA jurisdiction and scope, section 401 water quality certification, and 404 permit program assumption by states and tribes.
Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of a wide range of concepts, principles, and practices in environmental science and policy.
Ability to apply environmental science to water program and policy development.
Knowledge in solving difficult and complex problems and work assignments.
Ability to work with stakeholders.
Ability in modifying established methods and procedures making significant departures from previous approaches to solve technical similar problems
Skill in orally presenting information, findings and recommendations.
Knowledge of statues, regulations, environmental policy and precedent decisions
Ability to lead, participate and follow in a team work setting.
Knowledge of fiduciary vehicles, including contracts, grants, cooperate agreements and/or interagency agreements. 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.
Pay Range
$99,172.00 - $128,920.00