This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/701447500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This announcement has been amended to extend the open period from 01/23/2023 to 01/30/2023.
This position is in the Office of the Administrator (OA).
For more information about this office, visit: OA
Learn more about this agency01/23/2023 to 01/30/2023
$116,393 - $183,500 per year
Salary range listed is based on all possible locations. Actual salary will be based on the locality pay rate for the address/worksite of the selectee.
GS 14
1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes - Selectee will work at an approved remote worksite (typically the employee’s residence) on a regular and recurring basis (i.e., full-time telework); the remote work location is limited to the states, commonwealths, territories, and possessions of the United States. NOTE: The remote nature of the position will be re-evaluated after one year.
Not applicable, this is a remote position.
No
Temporary - Excepted appointment not-to-exceed 2 years. Appointment may be extended beyond the initial not-to-exceed date to a maximum of 4 years. Service under this appointment confers no rights to further federal employment upon expiration of the appointment.
Full-time -
Excepted
14
No
No
RTP-AM-OIF-2023-0001
701447500
You will:
One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.
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. All conditions of the pre-employment security process must be met before an official letter of employment can be issued with a report for duty date.
If you are selected, the duration of the appointment will be a trial period.
Current federal employees in the competitive service selected for this position would be moved to the excepted service: Your acceptance of the time-limited excepted service appointment will result in you leaving the competitive service. Under this appointment you may be subject to new requirements.
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to E.O. 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.
We are looking for at least one year of specialized experience related to this position as described below:
To qualify for the GS-14 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-13 level defined as providing technical expertise for the development, implementation, and/or evaluation of strategies, policies, and/or programs in the public or private sector; conducting projects and/or studies to evaluate program performance and effectiveness; and preparing and delivering briefings, reports, and/or presentations.
Your application package will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: 1) Knowledge of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA); 2) Knowledge of strategic planning and organizational design; 3) Ability to develop new methods and approaches in planning, integrating, and evaluating programs; 4) Skill in long and short-range program planning and strategy development; 5) Knowledge of statutes, laws, and regulations related to environmental protection; 6) Skill in policy analysis; 7) Skill in written communication sufficient to organize and summarize large amounts of information; 8) Skill in oral communication sufficient to make presentations to senior leadership and represent the Agency in public meetings.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
If you have part-time work experience, read this: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
This position may be in the bargaining unit.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at EPA. Our excellence can only be fully realized by staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates are committed to advancing equity and inclusion in the Agency’s workplace and mission. We encourage applications from candidates with a variety of personal experiences, values, and worldviews that arise from differences of culture and circumstance. At EPA, diversity is a vital element in bringing a balance of perspectives to bear on every challenge we face. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce because we know that the individual strengths and abilities of our employees make us a stronger organization. The more inclusive our employee base is, the greater the variety of ideas that are generated, and the more representative we are of the nation we serve. To learn more about how EPA values and supports our diverse workforce, visit Equal Opportunity Employment at EPA.
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.
If you are selected, travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid by EPA. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting to work in this position will be your responsibility.
Except in special circumstances, those new to the federal government will be hired at the starting salary (step 1) of the applicable grade range listed in the Overview section.
This position is excluded from provisions of the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP).
Selection under this appointment authority does not confer civil service competitive status.
If you are selected, your appointment may be extended beyond the initial not-to-exceed date to a maximum of four years.
The remote work agreement can be terminated at any time due to the following: (1) employee’s failure to adhere to telework requirements or based upon any other consideration affecting employee eligibility; (2) employee’s misconduct or performance issues; (3) employee’s request, with approval by the management official; or (4) to meet the organization or operating needs.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the qualification requirements. Your resume must address the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the Qualifications section. All qualified applicants will be forwarded to the selecting official for further consideration, and you may be subject to assessments during the selection process (e.g., technical writing sample or other work sample, job knowledge test, case scenario analysis, scientific data assessment, structured interview, etc.).
NOTE: Preference eligible veterans must be selected, or decline further consideration, before applicants who are ineligible for veterans’ preference can be selected (to learn more, visit Veterans' Preference).
Documents to be submitted online:
NOTE: You should ensure your social security number, date of birth, and any other personal information are redacted.
--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:
Separated veterans claiming 5-point preference:
Separated veterans claiming 10-point preference based on compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more:
Other separated veterans claiming 10-point preference OR spouses, widows/widowers, or mothers claiming 10-point derived preference:
Active duty service members:
To learn more about submitting documentation, visit Uploading Documents to USAJOBS.
You are strongly encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position.
To begin the application process, click the Apply button to the top 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.
For detailed instructions to assist you in ensuring your application package is received, go to EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
EPA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. Decisions for granting reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis.
The National Reasonable Accommodation Coordinators will provide assistance to you, the Human Resources Office, and/or the hiring official as needed. For more information, see Reasonable Accommodation.
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 online occupational questionnaire, resume, and any supporting documentation. You will be notified of the status of your application via your USAJOBS account after we conduct a qualification review of your complete application package. You will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration. We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses through reference and/or background check, and/or verification of your education. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the human resources office posting this announcement.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/701447500. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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