We are an independent office within the EPA that helps the agency protect the environment in a more efficient and cost-effective manner. We perform audits, evaluations, inspections, and investigations of the EPA to promote economy and efficiency and to prevent and detect fraud, waste and abuse. We strive to provide solutions to problems that ultimately result in making America cleaner and healthier.

Duties

This position is located in the EPA OIG, Office of Special Review and Evaluation, Programs, Offices, and Centers Oversight Directorate.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen.
• Background Investigation Required.

Qualifications

All applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-13 or equivalent band) in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:  GS-14: 1) Conducting evaluation assignments designed to improve efficiency, effectiveness and economy of programs operated by federal and state environmental organizations; 2) Leading teams in planning, conducting, and reporting on complex performance evaluations of programs, functions, and operations; 3) Providing senior-level technical guidance and consultation to evaluation policy and procedures with their assigned area;  4) Reviewing and approving final reports, recommendations, evaluation findings; AND 5) Coaching and developing staff and/or peers. Evidence of the above specialized experience must be supported by detailed documentation of duties performed in positions held. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience or based on job titles alone. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). 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.  Applicants must meet the qualifications for this position within thirty (30) days of the closing date of this announcement. 

Education

There is no substitution for specialized experience at this grade level. 

Contacts

• Address Environmental Protection Agency US Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW MC: 2450T Washington, District of Columbia 20460 United States
• Name: Cassie Hayden
• Phone: 202-360-9181
• Email: [email protected]