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This position is in Region 8, NEPA Branch. If selected, you must work at the location stated in this announcement. About Region 8:https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-region-8-mountains-and-plains
Major Duties
You will:
- Provide technical and policy guidance, review of engineering, scientific, and technical information and analysis and makes compliance determinations with established regulations, laws and guidance from both EPA and other federal agencies
- Serve as an engineering/scientific expert on assigned projects.
- Serve as an engineering/scientific expert analyst with mastery of program-related federal and state laws and regulations, documentation and reporting requirements, rulemaking processes.
- Lead a team of one or more employees who are assigned to the program on a temporary or permanent basis to provide program specific review of Nation Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents or functioning as a senior advisor to lower graded specialist with a specified program area..
Qualifications
You need a degree or combination of education and experience as described below to qualify for this position.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 experience conducting site inspections under a national environmental law; experience writing inspection reports that identify specific violations of any of these environmental laws; experience providing technical support and advice on environmental compliance status of regulated entities.
Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of federal, state, and/or local environmental statutes, regulations and programs.
Knowledge of environmental engineering or scientific concepts and practices.
Ability to work collaboratively with other in a team environment, including the ability to resolve issues.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to communicate clearly an concisely through presentation materials
Ability to write effectively in order to present facts in an objective manner. 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
$100,027.00 - $130,039.00