This Senior-Level (SL) position is located in the Office of Research and Development. It may be located at Washington, DC; Durham, NC; or Cincinnati, OH. The duty location will be determined after a selection has been made for this position. If selected, you must work at one of the locations stated in this announcement. For more information on this office, visit their website: https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/about-office-research-and-development-ord
Summary
This Senior-Level (SL) position is located in the Office of Research and Development. It may be located at Washington, DC; Durham, NC; or Cincinnati, OH. The duty location will be determined after a selection has been made for this position. If selected, you must work at one of the locations stated in this announcement. For more information on this office, visit their website: https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/about-office-research-and-development-ord
Yes—If you are selected, travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will be paid by EPA according to applicable rules. You can read more about these expenses on this web site: https://www.relocatefeds.gov/
This position is located in the Immediate Office of the Assistant Administrator (IOAA), Office of Research and Development (ORD). ORD is the scientific research arm of EPA, and ORD's leading-edge research helps provide the solid underpinning of science and technology for the Agency. The IOAA for ORD supports six cross-cutting research programs that identify the most pressing environmental health research needs with input from other EPA organizations, partners, and stakeholders. The six national programs are: Air and Energy; Safe and Sustainable Water Resources; Sustainable and Health Communities; Chemical Safety for Sustainability; Human Health Risk Assessment; and Homeland Security Research. The ORD Deputy Assistant Administrator for Science supervises the activities of the national research programs and their directors, and the national program directors provide high-level, scientific leadership, coordination, and management of the research portfolios that support EPA's strategic goals.
The Air and Energy National Program Director leads a coordinated Air and Energy (A-E) research program and ensures that ORD’s products and services in this area effectively serve the needs of EPA’s programmatic, regional and external stakeholders over the short, medium, and long term. The research program for A-E focuses on supporting the critical science to develop and implement the National Ambient Air Quality Standards under the Clean Air Act. The research program fosters innovative approaches to ensure clean air in the context of environmental changes and evolving energy technologies.
Specific responsibilities include:
Formulating research project goals, objectives, and deliverables.
Collaborating with ORD Laboratory, Center, and Office Directors and their senior staffs in project planning activities to assure that research goals and objectives are achieved.
Working with senior scientific staff in the ORD Laboratories, Centers, and Offices to plan and coordinate scientific reviews of the research program by the Board of Scientific Counselors.
Serving as ORD's principal spokesperson for the A-E research program and representing the ORD research program throughout the Agency and broader Federal and external stakeholder communities.
You must submit resume and required documents (see How to Apply section).
You may be required to travel 1 to 5 days per month.
If you are selected, a pre-employment background check is required.
The Ethics in Government Act, P.L. 95-521 requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a financial disclosure statement, OGE-278, prior to assuming the SL position, annually, and upon termination of employment.
This position is designated as High Risk and requires a background investigation. Unless an appropriate background investigation is already on record with the Office of Personnel Management, you must undergo a background investigation.
If you are selected, you must complete a one year probationary period.
Qualifications
You do not need a degree to qualify for this position.
We are looking for at least one year of specialized experience related to this position as described below:
To qualify for this SL position, you need to have at least one year of full time experience equivalent to the GS-15 level defined as providing leadership, oversight, or technical direction for a scientific research program related to air and energy; establishing priorities and facilitating communication and coordination with senior management.
You will be evaluated on the mandatory Technical Qualifications listed in this announcement. See the Evaluations section of this announcement.
Additional information
Position has portable work and selectee may be authorized to telework after meeting eligibility requirements if approved by the supervisor/manager.
EPA participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees. For additional information: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.
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Join EPA in protecting human health and the environment and enjoy many work life quality options! Working for the EPA offers you a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, 26 days of paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. To learn more about us, visit Life and Careers at EPA.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and required documents to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet basic qualification requirements, your application will be further evaluated based on your narrative statements addressing the Technical Qualifications. You are being evaluated under the category rating method which means, if you are determined to be qualified, you will be placed into the ‘Best Qualified’, ‘Well Qualified’, or ‘Qualified’ category.
Your responses should be clear and concise and show a level of accomplishment and a degree of responsibility.
Technical Qualifications (TQs) - Mandatory - Limited to two pages per factor - Failure to address these factors will result in your application being disqualified.
TQ1. Demonstrated experience building coalitions and relationships with partners and customers to create a comprehensive research program to address their most pressing short- and long-term needs.
TQ2. Demonstrated experience representing a major research, scientific, or technical organization in a senior capacity at conferences, meetings, etc., relating to environmental issues.
TQ3. Demonstrated expertise in providing scientific leadership and direction on scientific and technical matters related to air and energy research.
TQ4. Demonstrated experience developing long-range plans and research directions including resources needed and fiscal issues.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Join EPA in protecting human health and the environment and enjoy many work life quality options! Working for the EPA offers you a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, 26 days of paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. To learn more about us, visit Life and Careers at EPA.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
--Resume clearly stating your experience related to this position as described in the Duties section and Qualifications section. In describing your experience, you need to be clear and specific. We may not make assumptions regarding your experience.
--Veterans' Preference Documents - DD-214 Member 4 copy (or other copy indicating character of service), VA letter stating overall/combined disability rating (percentage), and SF-15, if applicable; active duty service members: submit certification from the armed forces documenting active duty dates, expected discharge/release date, campaign medals/badges, and character of service (a certification is any written document from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged/released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after you submit the certification).
--A narrative statement covering each Technical Qualification (TQ) - Required - Limited to two pages per factor. Your examples should emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments with results of your actions, policy initiatives and level of contacts.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You are strongly encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position.
You must provide specific examples of your education, experience, training and awards in the manner and order instructed below which are applicable to each Technical Qualification (TQ). Responses to the TQs are mandatory. Failure to address the TQs will result in your application being disqualified.
To begin the application process, click the Apply button to the right on this screen, follow the prompts to log-in/register, submit all required documents, and complete the assessment questionnaire. To be considered, you must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the day the announcement closes.
All required supporting documents will be collected electronically via the USAJOBS document portfolio feature.
If you cannot apply online, you must contact the Human Resources Office listed below for assistance no later than three business days prior to the closing date of this announcement. You must provide complete application materials by the day the announcement closes.
Environmental Protection Agency
US Environmental Protection Agency
Human Resources Management Division
109 T.W. Alexander Drive, MD-C639-02
Research Triangle Pk, North Carolina 27711
United States
Next steps
You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJobs account. You will receive an acknowledgement from USAJOBS that your submission was successful, once we have received your on-line application, resume, responses to the Technical Qualifications, and any supporting documentation. You will be notified of the status of your application after we conduct a qualification review of your complete package. If your application meets the basic qualifications, it will be forwarded to a subject matter expert (SME) for further review. The Best Qualified applicants will be forwarded to the Selecting Official, who will make a selection. Interviews are arranged through the Selecting Official. You will be notified of the outcome of your application.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
--Resume clearly stating your experience related to this position as described in the Duties section and Qualifications section. In describing your experience, you need to be clear and specific. We may not make assumptions regarding your experience.
--Veterans' Preference Documents - DD-214 Member 4 copy (or other copy indicating character of service), VA letter stating overall/combined disability rating (percentage), and SF-15, if applicable; active duty service members: submit certification from the armed forces documenting active duty dates, expected discharge/release date, campaign medals/badges, and character of service (a certification is any written document from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged/released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions within 120 days after you submit the certification).
--A narrative statement covering each Technical Qualification (TQ) - Required - Limited to two pages per factor. Your examples should emphasize your level of responsibilities, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments with results of your actions, policy initiatives and level of contacts.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You are strongly encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position.
You must provide specific examples of your education, experience, training and awards in the manner and order instructed below which are applicable to each Technical Qualification (TQ). Responses to the TQs are mandatory. Failure to address the TQs will result in your application being disqualified.
To begin the application process, click the Apply button to the right on this screen, follow the prompts to log-in/register, submit all required documents, and complete the assessment questionnaire. To be considered, you must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the day the announcement closes.
All required supporting documents will be collected electronically via the USAJOBS document portfolio feature.
If you cannot apply online, you must contact the Human Resources Office listed below for assistance no later than three business days prior to the closing date of this announcement. You must provide complete application materials by the day the announcement closes.
Environmental Protection Agency
US Environmental Protection Agency
Human Resources Management Division
109 T.W. Alexander Drive, MD-C639-02
Research Triangle Pk, North Carolina 27711
United States
Next steps
You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJobs account. You will receive an acknowledgement from USAJOBS that your submission was successful, once we have received your on-line application, resume, responses to the Technical Qualifications, and any supporting documentation. You will be notified of the status of your application after we conduct a qualification review of your complete package. If your application meets the basic qualifications, it will be forwarded to a subject matter expert (SME) for further review. The Best Qualified applicants will be forwarded to the Selecting Official, who will make a selection. Interviews are arranged through the Selecting Official. You will be notified of the outcome of your application.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
