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

Duties

This position is located in the Office of Inspector General, Immediate Office. The Office of Inspector General is an independent office within EPA that helps the agency protect the environment in a more efficient and cost-effective manner. We consist of auditors, program analysts, investigators, and others with extensive expertise. Although we are a part of EPA, Congress provides us with our funding separate from the agency, to ensure our independence.

Requirements

• Submit complete application by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date

Qualifications

The incumbent will: Establish program objectives to ensure that organizational goals and requirements are met; AND Develop short and long-term plans, policies and directives, and guidance to support organizational priorities and program requirements; AND Analyze program effectiveness, efficiency, cost effectiveness, schedule adherence and measurement of program accomplishments and results. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your resume will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Creativity and Innovation - Develops new insights into situations; questions conventional approaches; encourages new ideas and innovations; designs and implements new or cutting edge programs/processes. Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Leadership - Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Strategic Thinking - Formulates effective strategies consistent with the business and competitive strategy of the organization. Examines policy issues and strategic planning with a long-term perspective. Determines objectives and sets priorities. Evidence of the above 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. 

Education

This position does not have a mandatory education requirement.

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: Inspector General Ofc-HR
• Phone: 202-360-9141
• Email: [email protected]