This position is in Region 5, Water Division, Watersheds and Wetlands Branch, Standards Section. About Region 5: Region 5 website. This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis. *Work-from-home flexibilities may be authorized as described in the Benefits section.

Duties

You will:

Requirements

• You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section.
• You may have limited exposure to hazardous materials.

Qualifications

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 providing advice and assistance; implementing water quality standards and monitoring and assessment programs; and preparing and reviewing policy recommendations and technical proposals on water related issues. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:   -Knowledge of the Clean Water Act programs and activities. -Knowledge in a wide range of concepts, principles, and practices in the area of nutrient criteria development. -Knowledge of methods used to derive water quality criteria, including nutrient criteria, as well as agency peer review processes and rulemaking procedures. -Knowledge of the Water Division procedures, processes and practices. -Skill in accessing and manipulating a variety of databases. -Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations. -Skill make decisions or recommendations significantly changing, interpreting, or expanding important agency/national policies and programs. -Ability to defend water quality nutrient criteria which significantly impact the costs of wastewater treatment for the regulated public across the region. 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Environmental Protection Agency US Environmental Protection Agency Human Resources Office 26 West Martin Luther King Drive, Mail Stop N-132 Cincinnati, Ohio 45268 United States
• Name: Tera Johnson
• Phone: 513-569-7651
• Email: [email protected]