Supervisory Life Scientist/Physical Scientist/Environmental Engineer (Deputy Division Director)

NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements, including any requirements described in the Education section, by the closing date of this announcement. In addition to the basic entry education requirements, you must have specialized experience and/or directly related education as described below: To qualify for the GS-15 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level defined as providing leadership, oversight, or technical expertise for a scientific project or environmental protection program; providing budgetary and/or human resources oversight; and establishing and evaluating performance measures to assess effectiveness, efficiency, and/or progress of a team. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of subordinate organizational units. Ability to research, interpret, and apply environmental policies and regulations. Ability to evaluate program effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency. Skill in written communication. Skill in mentoring, motivating, and appraising staff. Skill in oral communication. Knowledge of scientific methods, such as field assessments, analytical services, and quality assurance standards. 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 position is in Region 4, Laboratory Services and Applied Science Division (LSASD). About: Region 4. This is an office-centered position*–you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis. *EPA offers work-from-home and work schedule flexibilities as described in the Benefits section.