For more information, please follow this link: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/631189400

Salary- $123,114 – $162,717 per year

Duties

You will:

– Serve as both a senior technical expert and a recognized authority for the Bristol Bay watershed, which is a priority watershed of national importance. Serve as the Project Manager for the Bristol Bay Clean Water Act (CWA) project and team, which is comprised of staff, managers and contractors from multiple regional and national program offices, including attorneys, scientists/engineers, contractors and public affairs specialists.

– Advise and communicate with the immediate Supervisor, other EPA regional or headquarters staff, EPA Regional and Headquarter (HQ) management– including Division Directors, Office Directors, the Regional Administrator, Assistant Administrators — Tribes, Congressional members and staff, and state, local, and federal agencies about their own and the team’s information, analysis of, and recommendations for the Bristol Bay project.

– Prepare and/or oversee preparation of all materials associated with the CWA 404 evaluation of Bristol Bay, including final decision documents, supporting technical information, briefing materials, PowerPoint presentations, press releases, desk statements, FAQs, and outreach materials

You will spend 25-50% 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.
  • EPA and non-EPA applicants must submit transcripts/course listings.
  • This is a temporary position (see Other Information on assignment limits).

You must meet time in grade requirements no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement.

As required by Executive Order 14043, if you are selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by 11/22/21, or before onboarding with the agency if after 11/22/21, except in limited circumstances. For information about COVID-19 workplace safety at EPA, as well as resources and health and safety guidance, visit COVID-19 Safe Federal Workplace.

If you are selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure form within 30 days of your first day of employment and annually thereafter.

This position is designated as High Risk and requires a background investigation. Unless an appropriate background investigation is already on record with the Office of Personnel Management, you must undergo a background investigation. All conditions of the pre-employment security process must be met before an official letter of employment can be issued with a report for duty date.

Qualifications

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-14 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-13 level defined as experience in providing guidance on the Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404 (b)(1) and the impacts of mining on wetlands; managing & responding to FOIA requests.

Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of the Clean Water Act (CWA) 404b1.

2. Skill in assessing watersheds and mining of them.

3. Skill in oral communication.

4. Knowledge of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) regulations, procedures and policies.

5. Skill in written communication.

6. Skill in managing a large project to completion.

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.

Education

You need a degree or combination of education and experience as described below to qualify for this position.

A bachelor’s or higher degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in:

0401 – General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences Series:

A. Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. -OR-

B. Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.