Assistant For Environmental And Regulatory Affairs

Office of the Secretary of the Army • Arlington, VA

9h

About The Position

Serves as an Assistant for Environmental and Regulatory Affairs for the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works). The position independently reviews and analyzes policies and programs to ensure alignment with administration policy and sound technical practices. It provides authoritative consultation, advice, and policy interpretation to the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and other federal agencies.

The role identifies problem areas and initiates measures—including proposed legislation and regulation changes—to improve water resources and regulatory programs. It provides executive direction to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on developing regulations and policies for compliance with the Administrative Procedure Act, the Clean Water Act, and various Water Resource Development Acts. The position represents the Assistant Secretary in contacts with the Corps of Engineers, other federal agencies, and the public; responds to formal and informal inquiries from the Executive Office of the President, Congress, federal agencies, and the public; and reviews position and decision documents prepared for the Assistant Secretary’s signature.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience evaluating and advising senior leadership on national-level water resources policies and legislative proposals.
• One year of specialized experience leading coordination efforts for complex issues with high-level officials across federal agencies.
• One year of specialized experience drafting executive-level briefs, congressional testimony, formal correspondence, and official policy guidance for senior agency leadership.
• One year of specialized experience providing technical or policy recommendations on controversial permit decisions.
• Applicants who have held a General Schedule position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-14).
• Must meet the experience requirement using experience alone; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a completed background investigation.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Must complete a one-year probationary period.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Must meet at least one of the listed employment authority categories to apply.

Responsibilities

• Independently review and analyze policies and programs for alignment with administration policy and sound technical practices.
• Provide authoritative consultation, advice, and policy interpretation to the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and other federal agencies.
• Identify problem areas and initiate measures, including proposed legislation and regulation changes, to improve water resources and regulatory programs.
• Provide executive direction to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on developing regulations and policies for compliance with the Administrative Procedure Act, the Clean Water Act, and Water Resource Development Acts.
• Represent the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works) in contacts with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, other federal agencies, and the public.
• Answer formal and informal inquiries from the Executive Office of the President, Congress, other federal agencies, and the public.
• Review position and decision documents prepared for signature by the Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works).

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station costs is authorized when determined to be in the Government’s best interest.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed