JOB SUMMARY: This position is in the Office of Land and Emergency Management (OLEM), Office of Emergency Management, Regulations Implementation Division, Oil Branch. About OLEM. 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. MAJOR DUTIES: At the entry level of this position, you will: Develop chemical accident and oil spill prevention, preparedness, and response regulations, policies, guidance, procedures, and training. Provide advice to senior colleagues and/or agency officials responsible for broad program operations. Evaluate the value and applicability of new or improved technology, strategies, trends, or applications. Represent the chemical and oil programs in professional and scientific forums where chemical accident and oil spills prevention, preparedness, and response matters are discussed. When entering a Federal job at a grade level lower than the highest promotion potential level, you may be promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses. NOTE: Career ladder promotions are not automatic, and all eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met in order to progress to the next grade level. You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements. One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.