Supervisory Biologist / Environmental Engineer / Physical Scientist
About The Position
This position is in the Office of Water, Office of Water Emergency Response and Cybersecurity, Preparedness and Response Division. It is office-centered: the selected candidate must regularly report in person to one of the announcement’s duty stations, with the specific location to be determined after selection. The role serves as a principal policy advisor on techniques to improve the security and resilience of water and wastewater systems against physical risks. It includes supervisory personnel management, program and operational planning, and oversight and technical direction of contract, extramural, and resource management activities to ensure compliance with policies and regulations. Less than 25% of work time will be spent on contracts, grants or cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements. The position is designated High Risk and requires a background investigation and a top secret security clearance. A selected candidate must complete a one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period if not already completed, and complete all elements of the EPA Successful Leaders Program. The employee must submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure form within 30 days of starting and annually thereafter, and undergo pre-employment and random drug testing. Situational telework may be approved occasionally, subject to eligibility and agency policy; the role is not remote. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid by EPA.
Requirements
- Meet time-in-grade requirements no later than 30 calendar days after the announcement closing date.
- For GS-15 qualification, have one year of full-time specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level, including leading a project or team to implement drinking water or wastewater programs; providing analysis, development, and/or input on drinking water or wastewater policy; and mentoring, coaching, or leading others.
- Demonstrate competencies in Administration and Management, Leadership, Technical Competence, Oral Communication, Managing Employees, Written Communication, Accountability, and Organizational Awareness.
- Meet the applicable basic education requirements for the Biologist, Environmental Engineer, or Physical Scientist occupational series.
- Undergo a background investigation and obtain and maintain a top secret security clearance.
- Complete a one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period if selected and not already completed.
- Complete all elements of the EPA Successful Leaders Program upon acceptance of an initial EPA supervisory or managerial appointment.
- Submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure form within 30 days of the first day of employment and annually thereafter.
- Pass pre-employment drug testing and undergo random drug testing thereafter.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a principal policy advisor on techniques to improve the security and resilience of water and wastewater systems to physical risks.
- Perform supervisory personnel management responsibilities to ensure work is accomplished.
- Direct program and operational planning and development to meet established goals.
- Oversee and provide technical direction for contract, extramural, and resource management to ensure policies and regulations are followed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
