Supervisory Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist
About The Position
These positions are in the Office of Air and Radiation (OAR), Office of Clean Air Programs, across multiple divisions and branches. This is an office-centered position requiring regular physical reporting to a duty station identified in the announcement; the specific location will be determined after selection. At the full performance level, the incumbent plans, organizes, and directs a unit’s activities to ensure legal and regulatory compliance and meet customer needs; exercises supervisory responsibilities to support employee participation and mission success; represents the Agency to stakeholders by building working relationships, providing policy and procedural guidance, and resolving issues; and serves as a technical advisor on air program development, implementation, evaluation, and oversight. One or more positions may be filled in the advertised organization or another organization, as appropriate. The position is designated High Risk and requires a background investigation. A selected candidate must complete a one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period, participate in all elements of the EPA Successful Leaders Program, and file a Confidential Financial Disclosure form within 30 days of starting and annually thereafter. The position is not in the bargaining unit. Situational telework may be approved when eligibility requirements are met and agency policy allows; remote-work approval from another position does not transfer. Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid by EPA. Qualification is at the GS-14 or GS-15 level. GS-14 requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-13, including technical advice on air pollution control, emissions reduction, or stationary source air regulations, policies, or guidance; input on related programs, policies, and procedures; and coaching or mentoring others. GS-15 requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-14, including advising teams, stakeholders, or senior leadership on related programs, policies, or guidance; evaluating or recommending improvements to related programs, policies, or procedures; and leading workgroups, projects, or programs. Candidates must also meet the applicable basic education requirements for Environmental Engineer or Physical Scientist.
Requirements
- Meet the time-in-grade requirements no later than 30 calendar days after the announcement closing date.
- Undergo and meet the conditions of a High Risk background investigation unless an appropriate investigation is already on record with OPM.
- Complete a one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period if selected.
- Meet the applicable basic education requirements for Environmental Engineer or Physical Scientist.
- For GS-14: One year of full-time specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-13, including technical advice related to air pollution control, emissions reduction, or stationary source air regulations, policies, or guidance; input on related programs, policies, and procedures; and coaching or mentoring others.
- For GS-15: One year of full-time specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-14, including advising teams, stakeholders, or senior leadership on related programs, policies, or guidance; evaluating, reviewing, or recommending improvements to related programs, policies, or procedures; and leading workgroups, projects, or programs.
- Demonstrate the competencies: Policy Planning and Execution; Program/Project Management/Evaluation; Coaching and Developing Others; Planning and Evaluating; Organizational Awareness; Critical Thinking; Consultation; and Technical Competence.
- Environmental Engineer education qualification: a professional engineering degree from an accredited university or college, or qualifying education/training and technical experience demonstrating the specified engineering knowledge and meeting one of the listed evidence or experience routes.
- Physical Scientist education qualification: a bachelor's or higher degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics including 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, or equivalent education and experience meeting the stated requirements.
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and direct unit activities to ensure legal and regulatory compliance and meet customer needs.
- Exercise supervisory responsibilities to foster an environment where employees can participate in and contribute to mission success.
- Represent the Agency to stakeholders by building effective working relationships, providing policy and procedural guidance, and resolving issues.
- Serve as a technical advisor on air program development, implementation, evaluation, and oversight.
- Complete all elements of the EPA Successful Leaders Program upon appointment to an EPA supervisory or managerial position.
- Complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure form within 30 days of the first day of employment and annually thereafter.
Benefits
- A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
