This position is in Office of International and Tribal Affairs (OITA), Office of International Affairs (OIA). About: About the Office of International and Tribal Affairs (OITA) | US EPA. 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

At the entry level of this position, you will:

Requirements

• You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section.
• You must be a U.S. citizen.

Qualifications

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 experience supporting staff specialists with ongoing program coordination and project development on human health and the environment; completing strategies as liaison for bilateral or multilateral programs. 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 experience assisting senior staff in the design or implementation of programs that protect human health and the environment; brief papers, talking points, or similar written materials; and track the progress of large-scale projects, identifying opportunities for improving project effectiveness/efficiency. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: Ability to develop clear, concise recommendations for international programs Experience implementing components of international environmental programs Coordinating work in preparation for meetings Ability to build coalitions that advance international program objectives Skill in negotiating Ability to manage funding instruments such as contracts or grants Skill in tracking multiple pieces of data Skill in writing briefing materials, position papers, etc. Skill in oral communications. Coordinating work in preparation for meetings 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 Cincinnati, Ohio 45268 United States
• Name: Alan Hixenbaugh
• Phone: 513-569-7601
• Email: [email protected]