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This position is in Office of Water. If selected, you must work at the location stated in this announcement. About Office of Water:OW Website.
Major Duties
At the entry level of this position, you will:
- Implement, administer, evaluate and coordinate a water media program to ensure compliance with environmental requirements.
- Serve as a programmatic specialist on water quality and/or restoration programs.
- Review and implement environmental technical standards, guidelines, policies, and formal regulations.
- Serve as a Project Officer for water program grants, and/or interagency/cooperative agreements, providing assistance to grantee organizations.
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.
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.
Qualifications
You do not need a degree to qualify for this position.We are looking for at least one year of specialized experience related to this position as described below:To qualify for the GS-12 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-11 level defined as reviewing and analyzing state and/or organization water programs and recommend changes; analyze and evaluate new or revised environmental guidelines to determine impact on water resources.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 recommending program changes on water programs and plans; drafting and recommending regulatory/non-regulatory policies, directives and guidance and determining the impact on water resources.Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws and regulations, such as the Clean Water Act (CWA), and/or other water quality laws, documentation and reporting requirements.
Skill in oral communication sufficient to provide guidance and assistance on complex aspects of environmental protection policies, plans, and programs.
Skill in written communication sufficient to respond to a wide variety of external inquiries, and develop program reporting, policies and guidance.
Knowledge of water program management concepts, principles and practices.
Skill in implementing and evaluating state/tribal/local water protection programs.
Knowledge of federal regulations, laws, policies and practices governing grants administration. 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
$86,335.00 - $133,465.00