Description:
This announcement has been amended to extend the closing date to 5/1/2024.
These positions are in Office of Air and Radiation, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Testing and Advanced Technology Division, Engine Testing Center. About OAR: OAR Website
This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.
*Work-from-home flexibilities may be authorized as described in the Benefits section.
Requirements:
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 educational requirements, we are looking for at least one year of specialized experience related to this position as described below:
To qualify for the GS-13 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-12 level defined as working on developing strategies to reduce emissions from heavy-duty vehicles or engines; reviewing emissions test results of heavy-duty engines, powertrains, or other vehicle systems; and conducting test programs or procedures to evaluate engine emissions performance.
Your application package will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: 1) Skill in program management; 2) Skill in oral communication; 3) Knowledge of electric powertrains and controls, automation, energy testing procedures, and instrumentation involved in the development and implementation of compliance and developmental testing programs; 4) Knowledge in hybrid and electric vehicles, vehicle network data, control strategies, and technology trends; 5) Skill and ability to review and interpret environmental regulations, policies, or guidelines that are data based and include information and options provided by scientific and engineering professionals; 6) Ability to interpret and present complex technical material and information to technical and nontechnical audiences of 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.