About this role
Job SummaryThis position is in the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP), Office of Mission Critical Operations, Risk Assessment Support Division, Advanced Health Effects Solutions Branch. About this organization: OCSPP This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to one of the duty stations stated in this announcement on a regular basis (location TBD after candidate selected).
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 overseeing multidisciplinary research teams to address complex scientific questions; providing oversight of employees and/or research team members; and planning, and/or participating in a multidisciplinary research team. 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 planning, organizing, and directing activities of a research team or organization; providing oversight of employees and/or research team members; planning, and/or participating in a multidisciplinary research team; and serving as a scientific or other expert consultant. You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully: Manages and Organizes Information Interpersonal Skills Scientific Research* (assessed at GS-15 only) Employee Development Oral Communication Teamwork* (assessed at GS-14 only) Technical Competence* Written Communication* Decision Making Organizational Awareness *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 the activities of the organizational unit, ensuring that they comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs. Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Participate as a researcher in representation, planning and implementation of team-based research. Serve as an expert consultant on various workgroups, panels or committees. 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-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.