Environmental Protection Specialist

Environmental Protection Agency; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Environmental Protection Agency in Region 4 (Atlanta) seeks a GS-13 grants management specialist to oversee grants and interagency agreements from initiation through performance monitoring at a regular duty station. The role emphasizes building stakeholder partnerships to provide recipient guidance, resolve complex program issues, and ensure compliance with federal requirements.

This on-site position requires reporting to the duty station regularly and coordinating with the Grants Management and

Qualifications

• 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 required.
• Experience overseeing grants, cooperative agreements, and interagency agreements from initiation through performance monitoring.
• Ability to develop stakeholder partnerships to provide recipient guidance and resolve complex program issues.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee grants, cooperative agreements, and interagency agreements from initiation through performance monitoring.
• Develop stakeholder partnerships to provide recipient guidance and resolve complex program issues.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Decision Making

Critical Thinking

Oral Communication

Administration and Management

Leadership

Written Communication

Organizational Development

Teamwork

Negotiation

Job description

This position is in Region 4, Air and Radiation Division, Grants Management and Strategic Planning Office. About this organization: Region 4 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 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 overseeing grants, cooperative agreements, and interagency agreements from initiation through performance monitoring; developing stakeholder partnerships to provide recipient guidance, resolve complex program issues, and ensure compliance.

You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully: Attention to Detail Decision Making Critical Thinking Oral Communication* Administration and Management Leadership Written Communication* Organizational Development Teamwork* Negotiation *

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.