Supervisory Environmental Protection Specialist

SummaryThis position is in Region 5, Great Lakes National Program Office, Financial Assistance, Oversight, and Management Branch, Database and Contracts Management Section.

About: Region 5.This is an office-centered positionyou must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.Learn more about this agencyDutiesHelpYou will:Plan, organize, and direct the activities of the organizational unit,ensuring that they comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs for promotingeffective operation of the organization.Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities to overseework, ensure reasonable equity of performance standards, and resolve group grievances among employeespromoting an environment for effective mission accomplishment.Represent the Agency with a variety of functional area organizations toexplain policy and procedures, resolve significant problems, and determine appropriate actions of impactfor establishing, developing, and maintaining effective working relationships.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.One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.Grow your career for the good of our planetThe environmental challenges we face today are urgent. At the Environmental Protection Agency, we need professionals like you to continue our mission to protect human health and the environment. Our agency is built upon a commitment to protect human health and the environment.

The work we do here changes the world. That's why there has never been a more crucial moment to further your career as one of the scientists, engineers, community leaders, IT specialists, communicators, administrative professionals, technicians, problem solvers, and innovators at EPA.Grow your career. Make an impact.

Be EPA.Learn more at epa.gov/careers.RequirementsHelpConditions of employmentYou must submit a resume and required documentssee How to Apply section.This position is designated as Moderate 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.You must meet time in grade requirements no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement.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.If you are selected, you must complete (or have already completed) a 1-year supervisory or managerial probationary period.Upon acceptance of an initial appointment to a supervisory or managerial position with the EPA, you agree to complete all elements of the EPA Successful Leaders Program.

This development program is designed to enhance leadership competencies and meet the agency's goal of providing new leaders with the tools needed for success.: You must meet qualification requirements 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 providing oversight and/or technical knowledge to a team or project; enhancing program effectiveness and demonstrating knowledge of contracts.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 oversight and/or technical knowledge to a team or project; enhancing program effectiveness and demonstrating knowledge of contracts; maintaining effective relationships withstakeholders.You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully:Budget and Cost Management (assessed at GS-13/14)Leadership (assessed at GS-14)Planning and Evaluating (assessed at GS-13)Technical Knowledge (Related to Position) (assessed at GS-13/14) You will be evaluated on these critical competencies.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 e

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