This position is in Office of Land and Emergency Management (OLEM); Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery (ORCR); Resource Conservation and Sustainability Division; Resource Conservation Branch. About the Office of Land and Emergency Management | 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.

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 evaluating and providing recommendations on environmental policy or regulatory issues; supporting the development of strategies, briefings, reports, or other communications materials; and communicating with a variety of internal and external stakeholders on scientific, technical or regulatory issues. To qualify for the GS-15 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-14 level defined as evaluating and providing recommendations on environmental policy or regulatory issues; leading the development of strategies, briefings, reports, or other communications materials; representing the Agency in interacting with a variety of internal and external stakeholders on scientific, technical or regulatory issues; and providing mentorship and advice to employees regarding policies, procedures, and/or directives. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of federal, state or local market development programs and initiatives pertaining to recycled materials Skill in developing partnerships and collaborating with professionals outside of your organization to further implementation of Sustainable Materials Management and a circular economy for materials Ability to plan, organize, and direct staff and projects Ability to mentor, motivate, and appraise staff Knowledge of environmental grant program administration sufficient to oversee and/or monitor contracts or program grants Skill in oral and written communication Skill in developing partnerships and collaborating with professionals outside of your organization to implement a national program Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws and regulations and lawmaking or rule-making processes sufficient to make decisions or recommendations significantly changing, interpreting, or expanding important agency/national policies and programs Knowledge of performance management/measurement methods, tools, and techniques 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]