This position is in Office of Air and Radiation, Office of Atmospheric Protection, Clean Air and Power Division, Power Policy Branch, (OAR). About OAR: OAR Website 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.
• Position has education requirements--see Qualifications/Education section.
• EPA and non-EPA applicants must submit transcripts/course listings.

Qualifications

NOTE:  You must meet qualification requirements, including any requirements described in the Education section, by the closing date of this announcement. In addition to the basic entry education requirements, you must have specialized experience and/or directly related education as described below: To qualify for the GS-15 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level defined as applying professional knowledge of social science, economics, and/or environmental science, such as statistical analyses of the economic, social, health, and environmental impacts of policies. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:  Skill in analysis, communication, and negotiation. Ability to anticipate, understand, and respond effectively to competing interests involved in nationally controversial environmental issues. Ability to serve as an authority in developing new approaches and theories. Knowledge of the U.S. power sector or electricity generation and use. Knowledge of and skill in applying scientific principles and methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry of issues related to the transport of air pollution, including study design, data collection, analysis, interpretation, and reporting of results. Knowledge of the relationship of OAR air quality programs to other EPA and other federal programs and the relationship of such federal programs to state programs and industry. Knowledge of the Clean Air Act, interstate transport issues and policies affecting the power sector, and the range of laws policies, guidelines, and precedents outlining EPA’s interaction with outside parties, such as other federal agencies, state governments, industry, trade associations, non-governmental organizations, and environmental groups. 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.

Education

Social Science Series 0101 - You must have a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in behavioral or social science, or related disciplines appropriate to the position; OR a combination of education and experience with courses equivalent to a major, as listed; OR four years of experience that demonstrate you have acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major, as listed.

Economist Series 0110 - You must have a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in economics with at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus; OR a combination of education and experience with courses equivalent to a major, as listed.

For information about accreditation requirements, visit 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: James Barnes
• Phone: 513-569-7025
• Email: [email protected]