Description:
This position is in Region 5, Water Division, Permits Branch, NPDES Section 2. About Region 5: EPA Region 5 | US EPA
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 basic entry education requirements, you must have specialized experience and/or directly related education as described below:
To qualify for the GS-14 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level defined as providing leadership, oversight or technical expertise for environmental protection program(s) under the Clean Water Act and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES); coaching, mentoring or leading others.
Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices of permitting and wastewater pollution control.
2. Knowledge of guidance related to the implementation of the rules and regulations under Clean Water Act and the NPDES Program.
3. Ability to lead staff by evaluating work performance and giving advice, counsel, and instruction.
4. Skill in oral communication.
5. Skill in written communication.
6. Ability to advise on technical issues pertaining to wastewater and surface water pollution control.
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.