Environmental Protection Specialist

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 on air quality programs and plans; drafting and recommending regulatory/non-regulatory policies, directives and guidance and determining the impact on 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 sufficient to provide expert guidance and negotiation on complex aspects of environmental protection policies, plans, and programs. Skill in written communication sufficient to respond to a wide variety of external inquires, and develop program reporting, policies and guidance. Knowledge of air program management concepts, principles and practices. 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.
This position is in Office of the Regional Administrator, Region 8, Air and Radiation Division, Air Quality Planning and Analysis Branch, Planning and Regulatory Section . About Region 8: Website 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.