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This position is in Region 9, Air and Radiation Division, Permits and Rules Branch, Air Rules Section. If selected, you must work at the location stated in this announcement. About Region 9:https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-region-9-pacific-southwestSalary will be based on the grade level for which you are selected.
Major Duties
At the entry level of this position, you will:
- Communicate policy and procedural guidelines to state, local, and tribal air agencies, and work with them to coordinate the development of required revisions to State Implementation Plans (SIPs) and source-specific SIP actions;
- Review and evaluate portions of straightforward state-submitted SIP revisions for technical, procedural, and/or regulatory adequacy and compliance with Clean Air Act (CAA) requirements; and work with higher-grade specialists to produce technical documentation supporting the Agency’s decision on SIP rule making actions;
- Perform assigned portions of professional and technical projects to provide technical assistance to state, local, and tribal air agencies in the control of air pollutants to meet the requirements of the CAA related to the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and other control programs, including the review, development, or revision of SIPs.
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.
One or more positions may be filled.
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-07 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-05 level defined asproviding assistance with environmental issues and scientific documentation;- OR 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement (Superior Academic Achievement Definition) degree in the academic discipline as described below- OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.To qualify for the GS-09 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-07 level defined as providing guidance or advice on environmental issues and assisting in the production or review of scientific documents;- OR master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in the academic discipline as described below- OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:
1)Knowledge of federal environmental laws and regulations;
2)Skill in oral communication;
3)Ability to collaborate with external stakeholders to provide advice;
4)Ability to interpret environmental regulations and policy;
5)Skill in written communication to respond to or evaluate technical documents;
6)Knowledge of air quality programs.
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
$52,759.00 - $83,897.00