The Office of Inspector General is 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, and 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 Special Review and Evaluation, within the Environmental Protection Agency Office of Inspector General. The Office of Special Review and Evaluation focuses on oversight of programs, offices, and centers; evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness in meeting legal, regulatory, congressional, and public requirements and expectations, as well as how the EPA implements, executes, and enforces new and existing requirements and the extent to which stakeholders can rely on those requirements; and focuses on oversight of environmental infrastructure investments and activities. This position will perform the planning and execution of evaluations looking at state, regional, or nation-wide EPA programs.

Requirements

Qualifications

In addition to the mandatory education requirement, all applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level 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-9: Assisting project managers in the design and appropriateness of audits and evaluations of environmental programs; Participate in teams to make observations, gather data, and accomplish work activities; Ensuring compliance with environmental standards or regulations; AND Contributing to writing drafts, final reports, or other environmental documents. -or- 2 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree -or-  An appropriate combination of specialized experience and education (only graduate education in excess of 18 semester hours may be used to qualify applicants for this grade level). The education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. GS-11: Assisting project managers in the design and execution of evaluations, performance audits, and/or reviews of programs, policies, and procedures; Participating in teams to make observations, gather data, and accomplish work activities; Analyzing data and evidence gathered though interviews, background research, observations, and document reviews to develop findings and recommendations; AND Contributing to writing sections of oral presentations, written reports, and other written documents that contain findings and recommendations. 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

Mandatory Education Requirement.

All applicants must meet one of the following requirements to qualify: 

Degree: behavioral or social science; or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

-or-

Combination of education and experience that provided the applicant with knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

-or-

Four years of appropriate experience that demonstrated that the applicant has acquired knowledge of one or more of the behavioral or social sciences equivalent to a major in the field.

You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable during the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon appointment. 

All materials must be submitted by the closing date of this announcement. 

All education claimed by applicants will be verified.

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: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]