This position is in Region 7, Immediate Office Division, Public and Government Affairs Branch, Communications Section. About Region 7 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.

Qualifications

NOTE:  You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. To qualify for the GS-14 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level defined as organizing and/or performing public affairs activities such as coordinating media interviews, developing communications strategies, coordinating outreach events, and/or communicating information through a range of media such as print, television, radio, web, and/or social media; and coaching, mentoring, or leading others. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of communication principles, analytical methods, and interpersonal relations practices to provide supervision and oversight to a staff of Public Affairs Specialists. Skill in analyzing public reaction to agency programs and policies in developing recommendations to significantly modify environmental protection programs and policies. Skill in written communication. Skill in developing and applying new approaches to the most difficult and complex public affairs problems by developing or evaluating information programs. Ability to lead staff by evaluating work performance and giving advice, counsel, and instruction. Ability to integrate diverse points of view in communication plans. 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: Julie Burget
• Phone: 513-569-7234
• Email: [email protected]