Summary This position is in The Office of Water. About The Office of Water: OW This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis. *Work-from-home flexibilities may be authorized as described in the Benefits section. Responsibilities You will: Provide high-level authoritative advice and counsel to senior EPA officials and experts on environmental policy and management. Lead the formulation, planning and execution of Environmental Justice (EJJ activities across EPA’s water programs. Represent the Office of Water on agency and interagency work groups and national calls that are charged with new program development and implementation related to Environmental Justice initiatives. Lead special studies, reports, and position papers on EJ matters of interest and concern to agency senior management. Develop and implement Environmental Justice-related technical resources such as training, webinars, workshops, conferences, and guidance documents. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section. You must be a U.S. citizen. This is a term position (see Other Information on assignment limits). #LI-Onsite 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. 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 may be required to complete a one-year probationary period. Qualifications NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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 on environmental justice issues and their impact on regulatory programs; evaluating environmental programs' performance to identify areas of improvement and track progress; and collaborating with internal and/or external parties to resolve environmental or programmatic issues. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of environmental protection laws, policies, and statutes. Ability to evaluate programs and policies to determine areas of improvement. Ability to interpret environmental requirements to provide guidance to professionals and the community. Skill in program management. Skill in oral communication. Skill in incorporating technical policies into guidelines and standards. Skill in written communication. Ability to develop and execute training. 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. Education Additional Information 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 Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at EPA. Our excellence can only be fully realized by staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates are committed to advancing equity and inclusion in the Agency’s workplace and mission. We encourage applications from candidates with a variety of personal experiences, values, and worldviews that arise from differences of culture and circumstance. At EPA, diversity is a vital element in bringing a balance of perspectives to bear on every challenge we face. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce because we know that the individual strengths and abilities of our employees make us a stronger organization. The more inclusive our employee base is, the greater the variety of ideas that are generated, and the more representative we are of the nation we serve. To learn more about how EPA values and supports our diverse workforce, visit Equal Opportunity Employment at EPA. 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. This position is not in the bargaining unit. 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. 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 in the Overview section. If you are selected, your appointment may be extended beyond the initial not-to-exceed date to a maximum of four years.