This position is in Region 9, Land, Chemicals & Redevelopment Division. About Region 9 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 be a U.S. citizen.
• 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-13 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level defined as experience in program principles, concepts, practices, standards, and methods sufficient to address complex disaster recovery and mitigation issues; experience serving as technical authority on aspects of disaster recovery actions AND in managing techniques in a variety of areas of environmental risks and the range of programs and interagency processes required for effective implementation of recovery initiatives. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of emergency management and disaster. Skill in interpreting, applying, and explaining complex laws, rules and regulations, and achieving compliance with such regulations. Ability to apply a strategic national or agency-wide views to solve problems. Skill in negotiation and persuasion techniques sufficient to explain and justify management’s position, negotiate agreements with agencies, contractors, impacted communities, and industrial firms, and justify persuasively to media and public agency position in disaster recovery and mitigation matters. Skill in written communication. Skill in oral communication. 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: Angie Johnston
• Phone: 513-569-7542
• Email: [email protected]