About this role
Job SummaryThis position is in the Office of Air and Radiation (OAR), Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Transportation Section Impacts and Standards Division, Heavy-Duty Engine and Vehicle Branch. About this organization: OAR 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 update language in the 'Qualifications' and 'Required Documents' sections and to close on 09/03/2026.*
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-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 heavy-duty engines and vehicles emissions reduction programs, policies, or regulations; providing input on the development of air pollution programs, policies or regulations; 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 or implementation of programs related to heavy-duty engines and vehicles emissions reduction programs, policies, or regulations; providing oversight and recommendations on the development of air pollution programs, policies or regulations; and leading workgroups, projects or programs. You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully: Technical Competence* Planning and Evaluating* Leadership* (assessed at GS-15 only) Coaching and Developing Others Partnering* (assessed at GS-14 only) Organizational Awareness Coaching and Developing Others *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 DutiesAt the full performance level of this position, you will: Plan, organize, and direct organizational priorities and resources to achieve the Division's goals for development and implementation of emission reduction programs for heavy-duty engines and vehicles. 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 resolving issues as they arise. Serve as the Agency's technical authority on heavy-duty engine and vehicle emissions reduction strategies, policies, and regulations. 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.