Supervisory Biologist/Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist

Full Job Description

This position is in the Office of Air and Radiation, Office of Clean Air Programs, Impacts and Ambient Standards Division, Ambient Standards Branch. About: The Office of Air and Radiation.

This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to one of the duty stations stated in this announcement on a regular basis.

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 education requirements, you must have specialized experience and/or directly related education 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 providing technical advice or leadership in developing air quality regulations or pollution standards; directing or participating on teams to create air quality policies, programs, or regulations; and managing time and resources to produce deliverables that meet program objectives.

You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully: Planning and Evaluating.

Policy Planning and Execution.* Coaching and Developing Others.* Leadership.* Decision Making. Partnering. Technical Knowledge (Related to Position).

*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 experience, including volunteer experience. *If you have part-time work experience, read this: Part-Time Experience. Major Duties:

You will: Plan, organize, and direct organizational priorities and resources to achieve the Division's goals.

Exercise supervisory responsibilities to foster an environment that empowers employees to participate in and contribute to mission success.

Represent the Agency with a variety of functional area organizations to provide authoritative and programmatic guidance.

Serve as a National Ambient Air Quality Standards technical advisor for review processes that integrate science and policy considerations for decision makers and regulatory packages.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

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