Supervisory Life Scientist/Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist (NEPA Section Manager)

Summary

This position is in Region 10 (R10). About this organization: R10 This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to one of the duty stations stated in this announcement on a regular basis (location TBD after candidate selected).

Duties

You will: Plan, organize, and direct the activities of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Branch to ensure program objectives are met in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and customer needs. Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities to assign, develop, evaluate, and hold staff accountable for accomplishing work. Represent EPA with internal and external stakeholders to communicate program positions, resolve issues, and maintain effective working relationships that support branch objectives. Serve as technical advisor to the Division Direction on National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), environmental impact statements (EISs), and Clean Air Act (CAA) Section 309 matters to support timely and informed environmental review decisions. One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

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-14 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level defined as planning and/or managing environmental reviews or environmental impact assessments; coordinating with managers and stakeholders to assess the environmental effects of proposed actions; and providing guidance, oversight, and/or technical advice to support organizational objectives. You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully: Decision Making* Leadership Supervisory and Leadership Judgment Customer Service Partnering Stakeholder Management Consultation Technical Cometence* Written Communication* *You will be evaluated on these critical competencies. 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: Part-Time Experience.

Education

Life Scientist: You must have a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position; OR a combination of education and experience with courses equivalent to a major, as listed. Environmental Engineer: You must have one of the following: Successful completion of a professional engineering degree at an accredited university or college OR Combination of college level education or training AND technical experience that has furnished you with (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: Professional registration as an engineer. Evidence of passing the Engineer-in-Training written test. Successful documented completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences as described by OPM. Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in engineering technology or in an appropriate professional field and at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. Please review the OPM page on specifics about required curriculum and for more information on qualifications, please visit GS-800: All Professional Engineering Positions qualifications. Physical Scientist: You must have a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics; OR a combination of education and experience with education equivalent to one of the majors listed that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. For information about accreditation requirements, visit Accreditation.