Supervisory Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist

Environmental Protection Agency; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Environmental Protection Agency in the Office of Air and Radiation seeks experienced professionals to lead policy and program management activities related to air pollution control and emissions reduction. You will provide technical input and guidance, and collaborate with teams across divisions to advance regulatory programs.

The role emphasizes mentoring, cross-team coordination, and delivering solutions that improve air quality through evidence-based policy and program execution.

Qualifications

• 1 year of specialized experience related to air pollution programs, emissions reduction, or stationary source air programs.
• Experience advising teams, stakeholders, or leadership on policy or guidance development in air pollution contexts.
• Ability to coach or mentor others and lead workgroups or projects.

Skills

Policy Planning

Program/Project Mgmt

Coaching

Organizational Awareness

Critical Thinking

Consultation Competence

Job description

These positions are in the Office of Air and Radiation (OAR), Office of Clean Air Programs, Multiple Divisions, Multiple Branches. About this organization: OAR 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 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 technical advice related to the development of regulations, policies, and guidance for air pollution control, emissions reduction, or stationary source air programs; providing input on air pollution, emissions, or control strategy programs, policies, and procedures; and coaching or mentoring others. 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 advising teams, stakeholders, and/or senior leadership on the development, implementation, or oversight of programs, policies, or guidance related to air pollution control, emissions reduction, or stationary source air programs; evaluating, reviewing, or recommending improvements to air pollution, emissions, or control strategy 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:

• Policy Planning and Execution
• Program/Project Management/Evaluation
• Coaching and Developing Others
• Planning and Evaluating Organizational Awareness
• Critical Thinking
• Consultation Technical Competence

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.