This position is in the Office of Research and Development, Immediate Office. About: The Office of Research and Development (ORD) This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to one of the duty stations stated in this announcement on a regular basis (location TBD after candidate selected). *EPA offers work-from-home and work schedule flexibilities as described in the Benefits section.

Duties

You will:

Requirements

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

Qualifications

NOTE:  You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. To qualify for the GS-14 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level defined as communicating scientific/technical guidance to various audiences; evaluating policy and/or regulatory issues to support program decisions; and analyzing programmatic data to provide solutions/recommendations to management.  Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:  Skill in assessing program/project development and execution. Ability to draw conclusions and recommend programmatic changes. Skill in conducting qualitative and quantitative analyses. Skill in project management. Skill in written communication sufficient to draft findings/briefing materials on scientific program related matters. Skill in oral communication. Ability to advise on programmatic scientific research and administrative matters. 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.

Contacts

• Address Environmental Protection Agency OMS/OHCO/RCD 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW WJC Bldg North, Mail Code 1448K Washington, District of Columbia 20460 United States
• Name: Sarah Hartloff
• Phone: 513-569-7082
• Email: [email protected]