Security ClearanceNot Required
Duties
At the full performance level of this position, you will: Plan, organize, and direct the unit's activities to ensure legal and regulatory compliance in reducing the impact of mobile sources such as cars, trucks, airplanes and locomotives on air pollution and greenhouse gases and to meet customer needs. Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities to promote an environment that empowers employees to participate in and contribute to effective mission accomplishment. Represent the Agency to stakeholders by building effective working relationships, providing policy and procedural guidance and updates, and resolving issues as they arise. Serve as a technical advisor on issues pertaining to the National Vehicle and Fuel Emissions Laboratory, its services and regulatory obligations, along with the implementation of the Office of Transportation and Air Quality's Quality Assurance System. One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.
Requirements
#LI-DNI 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 High 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. All conditions of the pre-employment security process must be met before an official letter of employment can be issued with a report for duty date. If you are selected, you must complete (or have already completed) a 1-year supervisory or managerial probationary period. Upon acceptance of an initial appointment to a supervisory or managerial position with the EPA, you agree to complete all elements of the EPA Successful Leaders Program. This development program is designed to enhance leadership competencies and meet the agency's goal of providing new leaders with the tools needed for success. If you are selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure form within 30 days of your first day of employment and annually thereafter.
Qualifications
NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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 facility management, laboratory operations, or building project management; experience coordinating occupational safety, physical security, or quality assurance programs; 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 as providing advice, leadership or oversight on laboratory operations or facility management; advising teams, stakeholders and/or senior leadership on occupational safety, physical security, or quality assurance programs; 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.* Planning and Evaluating. Coaching and Developing Others.* Organizational Awareness. Consultation. Critical Thinking. Technical Knowledge (Related to Position).* GS-15: Administration and Management.* Planning and Evaluating. Program/Project Management/Evaluation.* Leadership. Organizational Awareness. Decision Making. Influencing/Negotiating. 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.
Other Information
Are you a Displaced Federal Employee? If so, please read the Required Documents section and visit the EPA website for additional information on the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): CTAP/ICTAP NOTE: To be entitled to selection priority, you must be rated well-qualified (i.e., you must have a score of 87 or higher--see the How You Will Be Evaluated section). 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. This position is not in the bargaining unit.