Supervisory Life Scientist/Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist (Branch Supervisor)

Full Job Description

This position is in Region 1, Superfund and Emergency Management Division, Emergency Planning and Response Branch About Region 1.

This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station 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 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 and oversight to a team or project within an environmental protection program; maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders and addressing issues to enhance organizational effectiveness.

To qualify for the GS-15 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level defined as leading and managing an organizational unit, including planning and directing, to achieve program goals and ensure compliance with regulations; supervising personnel, including selecting and evaluating staff, resolving grievances, and fostering an inclusive and empowering work environment; maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders, and addressing complex issues to enhance organizational effectiveness.

You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully: Administration and Management* Planning and Evaluating Environmental Laws and Regulations* Supervisory and Leadership Judgment* Performance Measurement Interpersonal Skills Incident Management Oral Communication Conflict Management Managing Employees *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:

At the entry level of this position, you will: Under the general direction of senior leadership, plans, coordinates, and manages emergency planning, preparedness, and prevention activities within assigned program areas to ensure efficient use of resources and improve program effectiveness in alignment with established policies and guidance.

Under the general direction of senior leadership, supervises assigned staff by providing guidance and counseling on established policies and procedures; monitors day-to-day compliance and performance; addresses routine employee relations issues; and elevates complex or sensitive matters to higher-level management for decision.

Under the general direction of senior leadership, represents the organizational unit in coordinating and maintaining effective working relationships with internal regional and headquarters partners and with external planning, preparedness, and response organizations at the local, state, and federal level ; communicates organizational positions within established policy, resolves routine coordination issues, and elevates sensitive or cross-cutting matters as appropriate.

You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements.

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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