Environmental Protection Agency
Summary
This position is in Region 8, Water Division, Clean Water Branch, Watershed 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.
Overview
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Open & closing dates
12/30/2024 to 01/13/2025
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time
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Service
Competitive
Duties
You will:
- Implement federal water programs under the Clean Water Act (CWA).
- Utilize analytical methods and techniques to analyze a wide range of scientific, engineering, legal, environmental protection, and/or environmental management issues.
- Manage contracts as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) and watershed implementation project work throughout the Region.
- Serve as regional technical contact for assigned state's Nonpoint Source Program (NPS).
You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section.
- Position has education requirements--see Qualifications/Education section.
- EPA and non-EPA applicants must submit transcripts/course listings.
This position is designated as Moderate Risk and requires a background investigation.
Qualifications
NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements, including any requirements described in the Education section, 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 experience providing assistance and direction to states and tribes on technical programmatic aspects of Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDL) management practices.
- Knowledge of the TMDL program and requirements.
- Skill in oral communication.
- Knowledge of natural resources management and water quality and waterways.
- Knowledge of grants management and oversight procedures to oversee and/or monitor program grants.
- Skill in written communication.
Education
Life Scientist: You must have a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position; OR a combination of education and experience with courses equivalent to a major, as listed.
Additional information
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.
How to Apply
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.
