About this role
Job SummaryThis position is in Region 3, Water Division, Wetlands Branch. About this organization: Region 3 This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis. *This announcement has been amended to extend the closing date.*
QualificationsNOTE: 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-15 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level defined as leading and managing an organizational unit, including planning, and directing, to achieve program goals and ensure compliance with regulations; executing staff selection and evaluation, resolving grievances, and fostering an inclusive and empowering work environment; and maintaining effective relationships with stakeholders and addressing complex issues to enhance organizational effectiveness. You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully: Planning and Evaluating* Technical Knowledge (Related to Position)* Administration and Management* Interpersonal Skills Supervisory and Leadership Judgement Oral Communication *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.
Major DutiesYou will: Direct the Wetlands Branch by developing goals and objectives that integrate the objectives of the organization and program. Supervise assigned staff by counseling them on established policies and procedures to ensure compliance. Represent the organizational unit and Agency by establishing, developing, and maintaining effective working relationships with internal regional and headquarters partners, and with external partners and stakeholders at the local, state, and federal levels, communicates the permit program's positions within established policy, and resolves coordination 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 (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.Requirements#LI-Onsite You must be a U.S. citizen. You must meet time-in-grade requirements no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement. If you are selected, you may be required to complete a one-year probationary period if appointed as Competitive Service or a two-year trial period if appointed as Excepted Service. 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. REAL ID requirements became effective on 05/07/25. If you are selected for this position and plan to use your driver's license or identification card during the onboarding process (i.e., for employment eligibility verification or to obtain your EPA identification card), the document must be a REAL ID-compliant state-issued driver's license or identification card that includes the REAL ID-compliant star marking, or must be an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL). You will receive information about alternative acceptable documents (e.g., passport) prior to onboarding. For more information about REAL ID, see Dept. of Homeland Security and REAL ID FAQs. 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. Participation in the medical monitoring program is required Pre-employment physical may be required and periodic physicals thereafter.