Intergovernmental Relations Specialist

Environmental Protection Agency•Washington, DC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Office of the Administrator, Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations, Intergovernmental Relations Division. It is office-centered and requires regularly reporting in person to one of the duty stations identified in the announcement; the location will be determined after selection. The specialist builds relationships with state and local officials and serves as the Agency liaison, coordinating engagement on policies and programs. The role works across EPA programs and regions to strengthen partnerships, advance cooperative federalism, and communicate Agency priorities and regulatory issues to external stakeholders. Less than 25% of work time will be spent on contracts, grants or cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements. The position is designated Moderate Risk and requires a background investigation. One or more positions may be filled in the advertised organization and/or other organizations, if appropriate.

Requirements

One year of full-time specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level, including analyzing environmental policy, legislative, or regulatory issues; providing advice, recommendations, and/or communications to support leadership and agency priorities; and developing and maintaining partnerships through coalition-building and collaborative problem-solving to advance organizational goals and support intergovernmental relations.
Meet time-in-grade requirements no later than 30 calendar days after the announcement closing date.
Meet qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
Successfully complete the required background investigation and pre-employment security process before an official employment letter with a report-for-duty date can be issued.
Competencies: Political Savvy; Data Literacy and Analysis; Environmental Laws and Regulations; Oral Communication; Written Communication; Stakeholder Management; Teamwork; Organizational Awareness.

Responsibilities

Build relationships with state and local officials to advance reauthorization and amendments of Agency mandates.
Develop and evaluate communication strategies to convey priorities and solicit feedback.
Serve as the Agency liaison to state and local officials, coordinating EPA engagement on policies and programs through technical assistance, briefings, and meetings with external stakeholders.
Collaborate across EPA programs and regions to strengthen partnerships and support policy and implementation.
Identify strategic priorities, recommend stakeholder engagement approaches, and coordinate partnership efforts with state and local officials to support cooperative federalism.
Develop and maintain an external stakeholder network through outreach, coalition-building, and engagement activities, including meetings, conferences, webinars, speaking engagements, and written communications.
Keep partners informed about programs, policies, and regulatory issues.
Spend less than 25% of work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements.