Environmental Protection Specialist (Air)

NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. To qualify for the GS-13 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level defined as recommending program changes to enable emissions reductions in the transportation sector, including through electrification; or drafting and recommending policies, directives and guidance and determining the impact of programs on air quality or greenhouse gases. air resources. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws and regulations, such as the Clean Air Act (CAA), and/or other air quality laws, documentation and reporting requirements. Skill in oral communication. Skill in written communication. Knowledge of air program management concepts, principles, and concepts. Skill in developing, planning, and implementing air protection programs and requirements. Skill in identifying and developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders. 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.
These positions are in the Office of Research and Development, Office of Transportation & Air Quality, Transportation and Climate Division, Various Offices/Branches/Sections. About ORD: here. This is an office-centered position*–you must physically report to one of the duty stations stated in this announcement on a regular basis (location TBD after candidate selected). *EPA offers work-from-home and work schedule flexibilities as described in the Benefits section.