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 Environmental Protection Agency, Office of the Inspector General, located in Washington, DC.  The Special Assistant supports the Associate Deputy Inspector General.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National to apply for this position
• Successfully pass a Background Investigation
• You must submit your resume and supporting documentation
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service

Qualifications

The qualifications for this position must be met by 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) on 10/04/2024.Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the Federal service.  GS-14: To qualify at the GS-14 level you must possess one (1) year of specialized experience, which is equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the federal government, that equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have experience performing the following duties: Applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations. Managing special projects by planning and preparing analysis with the use of charts, diagrams, slides and other visual material for use in the communication of information. Collecting relevant information from varied sources to devise new techniques to evaluate findings and make authoritative recommendations. Please read the following important information to ensure you submit everything we need to consider your application: It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit your responses and appropriate documentation prior the job announcement closing on 10/04/2024. Your resume will be used to determine your qualifications for the position advertised in this announcement. 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).Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job) Duties (be specific in describing your duties) Employer's name and address Supervisor name and phone number Start and end dates including month, day and year (e.g. June 18 2007 to April 05 2008) Start and end dates for each grade/pay level if you've held a federal position. Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Salary 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. 

Education

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution 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 - OHR
• Phone: 717-801-2935
• Email: [email protected]