This position is in Region 10, Water Division, Permitting, Drinking Water, and Infrastructure Branch, Infrastructure and Technical Assistance Section. About Region 10: https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-region-10-pacific-northwest 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.
• This is a temporary position (see Other Information on assignment limits).

Qualifications

We are looking for at least one year of specialized experience related to this position as described below: To qualify for the GS-14 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-13 level defined as reviewing and analyzing state and/or organization water programs and recommend changes; analyze and evaluate environmental guidelines to determine impact on water resources.  Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: Skill in applying advanced program, policy, theories, principles, concepts, practices, standards, and methods sufficient to serve as a policy and program authority for the appropriate management of infrastructure financing programs. Knowledge of in EPA funding principles and practices sufficient to develop new approaches and modify/extend existing techniques to assess the needs of the program, the region and the state. Ability to provide senior policy analysis and advice, train new staff on the program policies, and coordinate the Section’s responses to congressional inquiries. Knowledge of federal and state legislation, regulations, policies and guidance dealing with EPA funding programs, including those under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to protect the environment and human health. Skill in establishing goals and assessing progress toward program objectives to meet emergencies, changing programs, objectives, or production requirements. Ability to analyze and communicate complex programmatic/policy matters to policy makers, technical staff, members of Congress, facility respondents, the news media, and the public. Ability to work with other federal, state, tribal and local agencies. Ability to identify issues needing study, legal, financial, or policy review. 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 132 Cincinatti, Ohio 45268 United States
• Name: Lynette Kruger
• Phone: 513-569-7600
• Email: [email protected]