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This position is in Region 9, Air & Radiation Division, Air Planning Branch. If selected, you must work at the location stated in this announcement. About Region 9: Region 9 Website
Major Duties
At the entry level of this position, you will:
- Provide policy and procedural guidance to state, local, and tribal air agencies, and work with them to coordinate the development of regulations, required revisions to State Implementation Plans (SIPs), and source-specific SIP actions.
- Initiate SIP rulemaking actions and recommendations for approving or disapproving state-submitted SIP revisions after performing review and evaluation of technical, procedural, and regulatory compliance with Clean Air Act (CAA) requirements
- Provide technical assistance to state, local, and tribal air pollution control agencies on control measures and strategies to meet the requirements of the CAA related to National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and other control programs, including the 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
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-11 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-09 level defined as analyzing Clean Air Act related regulations and guidance and experience as a project manager working with team members to develop work plans and deliverables.
- OR
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 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 application package will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: [List the knowledge, skills, and abilities here.] Knowledge of federal environmental laws and regulations;
Knowledge of air quality programs and strategies;
Skill in written communication to respond to or evaluate technical documents;Skill in oral communication;
Skill in oral communication;
Skill in collaborating with external stakeholders to provide advice and achieve consensus;
Skill in interpreting environmental regulations and policy sufficient to advise stakeholders on planning, strategies and requirements. 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
$78,081.00 - $101,503.00