This position is in Region 3, Chesapeake Bay Program Office, Partnerships and Accountability Branch. About Region 3: R3 This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.*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.
• You must be a U.S. citizen.

Qualifications

NOTE:  You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. To qualify for the GS-13 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level defined as overseeing, supporting, and/or implementing watershed restoration and conservation strategies; reviewing grants, cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements. 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 planning and/or directing Chesapeake Bay Program functions in the areas of strategic planning, budgeting, and/or communications; and reviewing grants, cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of the Chesapeake Bay Program including the development of performance measures, accountability practices, budget formulation and implementation, and adaptive management. Knowledge of the Clean Water Act. Skill in managing competing issues and workloads. Ability to plan, implement, direct, analyze, and carry out complex projects that require participation from, and often consensus of, Chesapeake Bay Program partners and other interested parties. Knowledge of federal permitting and enforcement regulations. Skill in written communication. Skill in oral communication. Knowledge of grant and interagency agreement policies in order to perform Project Officer duties including reviewing grant applications or IA agreements, preparing grant packages, and monitor and tracking work. 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: Keith Hisle
• Phone: 919-541-7982
• Email: [email protected]