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Supervisory Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist

Environmental Protection Agency

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$131,342 - $197,200

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GS-14 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $104,604 - $135,987

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-13. Senior expert or supervisor.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves leading a team in the EPA's office focused on air pollution from oil, gas, and coal industries, ensuring programs meet legal standards and advising on environmental policies.

A good fit would be an experienced professional with a science or engineering background who enjoys supervising others, solving technical problems, and working with stakeholders to protect the environment.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, physical science, or related field (basic education requirement)
  • At least one year of full-time experience equivalent to GS-13, including technical advice on oil, gas, or coal sectors and air pollution programs
  • Supervisory experience, including coaching, mentoring, and fostering team participation
  • Strong program and project management skills, with ability to plan, organize, and evaluate initiatives
  • Expertise in policy planning, execution, and providing recommendations on air pollution regulations
  • Technical knowledge of air pollution issues in fossil fuel sectors and ability to serve as an advisor
  • Competencies in leadership, critical thinking, organizational awareness, and stakeholder consultation

Full Job Description

This position is in the Office of Air and Radiation, Office of Clean Air and Radiation, Office of Clean Air Programs, Natural Resources Division, Oil, Gas, and Coal 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 (location TBD after candidate selected).

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 related to the oil, gas, and/or coal sectors; providing input on air pollution programs and procedures; and coaching or mentoring others.

To qualify for the GS-15 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-14 level defined as advising teams, stakeholders, and/or senior leadership on the development or implementation of oil, gas, and/or coal programs or regulations; providing recommendations on air pollution programs, policies, or procedures; and leading workgroups, projects, or programs.

You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully GS-14: Program/Project Management/Evaluation.

Policy Planning and Execution.* Coaching and Developing Othes. Planning and Evaluation.* Organizational Awareness. Critical Thinking. Consultation.

Technical Knowledge (Related to Position).* You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully GS-15: Program/Project Management/Evaluation.

Administration and Management.* Policy Planning and Execution.* Planning and Evaluation. Leadership. Influencing/Negotiating. Organizational Awareness. Decision Making.

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 the activities of the organizational unit to ensure they comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customers' needs.

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

Represent the organization to internal and external stakeholders by building effective working relationships, analyzing issues that affect the organization, and recommending appropriate actions.

Serve as a technical advisor on issues pertaining to air pollution associated with the oil, gas, and coal sectors by planning and/or reviewing specific problems, programs, and policies to develop new or improved techniques and solutions.

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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Posted on USAJOBS: 4/16/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 4/16/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: EPA-LA-MPI-2026-0007