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This position is in the Office of Land and Emergency Management, Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation, Assessment and Remediation Division, Community Involvement and Program Initiatives Branch, located in Arlington, VA. If selected, you must work at the location stated in this announcement. About OLEM:OLEM

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Open & closing dates

03/31/2020 to 04/15/2020
Salary

$86,335 - $133,465 per year
Pay scale & grade

GS 12 - 13
Location
- Arlington, VA Few vacancies
Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required

Occasional travel - 25% or less
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Permanent
Work schedule

Full-Time
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

13
Job family (Series)

0028 Environmental Protection Specialist
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Not Required
Drug test

No
Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process

Suitability/Fitness
Announcement number

CI-OLEM-MP-2020-0018
Control number

564297200

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Clarification from the agency

-Current federal employees with competitive status; reinstatement eligibles; and ICTAP or EPA CTAP eligibles. -Veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from the armed services under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of continuous active service (VEOA). -Applicants eligible for non-competitive appointment (e.g., Schedule A, Peace Corps). -Public Health Service Officers.

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At the entry level of this position, you will;

Contribute to the planning, development and implementation of the Superfund community involvement program, including participating in the formulation of policies and strategies, developing procedures and coordinating activities consistent with the Agency policy and mission.
Provide expert advice to EPA Regional and other Headquarters offices concerning implementation of the program and attendant policy and requirements.
Manage education and training activities for the Superfund community involvement program and organizes Superfund outreach efforts.
Develop and maintain coordination with other offices, agencies, and regional counterparts regarding community involvement in order to exchange information, solicit assistance on work, advise on or coordinate the development of Federal policies, or follow up to assure resolution of problems or issues.

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.

When entering a Federal job at a grade level lower than the highest promotion potential level, you may be promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses.

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Conditions of Employment

If you are selected, a pre-employment background check is required.
You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section.

You must meet time in grade requirements no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement.

This position is designated as Low Risk and requires a background investigation. Unless an appropriate background investigation is already on record with the Office of Personnel Management, you must undergo a background investigation.

Qualifications

You do not need a degree to qualify for this position.

We are looking for at least one year of specialized experience related to this position as described below:

To qualify for the GS-12 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-11 level defined as experience establishing goals and assessing progress toward their achievement.

To qualify for the GS-13 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-12 level defined as experience establishing goals and assessing progress toward their achievement; experience developing and completing project plans based on overall program priorities.

Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:

Knowledge of law regulations, policies, and procedures applicable to the administration of the Superfund program.
Skill in written communication.
Skill in oral communication.
Ability to clearly and accurately communicate technical information to a variety of audiences.
Ability to analyze and assess issues and develop approaches and plans to address those issues.
Ability to establish goals and assess progress toward their achievement.
Ability to develop and complete projects, and deliver results on schedule.
Ability to formulate and present arguments and advisory opinions, elicit cooperative and constructive responses from internal and external stake holders.
Ability to think strategically in order to provide guidance and support to many audiences.

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: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.

Additional information

This position is in the bargaining unit.

Except in special circumstances, those new to the federal government will be hired at the starting salary (step 1) of the applicable grade range listed above.

If you are selected, travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid by EPA. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting to work in this position will be your responsibility.

Are you a Displaced Federal Employee? If so, please read the Required Documents section and visit the EPA website for additional information: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures

Position has portable work and selectee may be authorized to telework after meeting eligibility requirements if approved by the supervisor/manager.

EPA participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees. For additional information: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume and required documents to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. Your resume must address the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the Qualifications section. If you meet basic qualification requirements, your application will be further evaluated based on your answers to the online assessment.

Your responses to the online assessment will be used to measure the degree to which your background matches the requirements for the position and an applicable score assigned.

We will compare your resume and supporting documentation to your responses on the assessment questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. We will evaluate your qualifications and eligibility and notify you if you meet minimum qualification requirements. If you are referred for consideration, you may be subject to additional assessments.

NOTE: We do not require a separate statement responding to the competencies, also referred to as Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs). However, your resume should clearly show possession of these competencies.

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Join EPA in protecting human health and the environment and enjoy many work life quality options! Working for the EPA offers you a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. To learn more about us, visit Life and Careers at EPA.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

Documents to be submitted online: NOTE: You should ensure your social security number, date of birth, and any other personal information are redacted.

-- Resume clearly stating your experience related to this position as described in the Duties section and Qualifications section. In describing your experience, you need to be clear and specific. We may not make assumptions regarding your experience.

-- Responses to the online assessment questionnaire (you must complete this online - it is not a document you need to upload).

NOTE: Official educational transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if you are selected, you must provide official transcripts before you start work with EPA.

-- Displaced Federal employees under CTAP: copy of your most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and your most current SF-50 noting position, grade level, tenure, and duty station.

-- Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) - You are required to submit an SF-50 that includes position title, pay plan, occupational code, grade or level, and duty station. The SF-50 must also indicate the following (you may need to provide more than one SF-50):

• Status Eligibility/Competitive Status - SF-50 must include appropriate tenure and position occupied. (NOTE: If you are a current EPA employee and provide an SF-50 that does not show eligibility, we will access your eOPF to verify your eligibility to be considered.) If your eligibility for consideration cannot be determined, your application will be rated ineligible.

• Time-in-Grade - If you are applying for a higher grade, you must provide the SF-50 that shows the length of time in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, within-grade/range increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job).

-- Performance appraisal – You are required to submit your most recent completed annual performance appraisal, dated within the last 18 months (if it is not dated within the last 18 months, or you have not received a performance appraisal, you must upload a signed/dated explanation why). NOTE: You only need to upload the page that shows the overall rating and signature, not the entire document. If you want to know more about submitting documentation to our office, visit EPA's website: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

You are strongly encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position.

To begin the application process, click the Apply button to the right on this screen, follow the prompts to log-in/register, submit all required documents, and complete the assessment questionnaire. To be considered, you must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the day the announcement closes.

All required supporting documents will be collected electronically via the USAJOBS document portfolio feature.

If you cannot apply online, you must contact the Human Resources Office listed below for assistance no later than three business days prior to the closing date of this announcement. You must provide complete application materials by the day the announcement closes.

For detailed instructions to assist you in ensuring your application package is received, go to EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.

Agency contact information

Carlinda Flynn

Phone: 513-569-7317
Fax: 513-569-7826
Email: Flynn.Carlinda@epa.gov
Address: Environmental Protection Agency
US Environmental Protection Agency
Human Resources Office
26 West Martin Luther King Drive
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
United States

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Next steps

You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJOBS account. You will receive an acknowledgement from USAJOBS that your submission was successful once we have received your online occupational questionnaire, resume, and any supporting documentation. You will be notified of the status of your application via your USAJOBS account after we conduct a qualification review of your complete application package. You will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration. We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses through reference and/or background check, and/or verification of your education. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the human resources office posting this announcement.

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.