Summary
This position is in the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Chemical Information, Prioritization and Toxic Release Inventory Division (CIPTD). 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).
Duties
You will: Formulate and influence Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), Toxic Release Inventory (TRI), and Pollution Prevention (P2) policy, oversee data collection and evaluation for key programs to assess their effectiveness and efficiency, and work across EPA to develop and advance new proposals for CIPTD program opportunities, strategic directions, and implementation. Review and evaluate organizational effectiveness and operational impact, formulate program improvement recommendations, develop staff and resource allocation recommendations for consideration by senior leaders, and provide advice and consultation on program development and operational issues. Evaluate complex legislation and environmental regulations to anticipate policy questions, organize and present options to policy makers, and evaluate statutory programs of public and Congressional interest to provide decision makers with authoritative information and analyses. Review reports for validity and compliance, conduct program reviews to identify needs and resource adjustments, and perform special studies to address deadlines, process improvements, and cross-office coordination. Direct and manage projects, advise on courses of action, coordinate with internal and external organizations, and develop positions and policy on complex issues with little established precedent. 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 will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure form within 30 days of your first day of employment and annually thereafter.
How you will be evaluated
Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses (if applicable) to all assessments required for this position. To preview the application questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13028218 If you are eligible for consideration, one or more subject matter experts will systematically review your resume to assess the degree to which your background matches the competencies required for successful performance in this position (see the Qualifications section for a list of the critical competencies being evaluated). Based on the assessment ratings, a score will be calculated to determine if you are among the best qualified candidates. NOTE: Cheating (including the use of a consultant or an AI tool to assist you) on any assessment may result in your removal from consideration for this job. If you are referred for consideration, you may be subject to additional assessments by the selecting official (e.g., technical writing sample or other work sample, job knowledge test, case scenario analysis, scientific data assessment, structured interview, etc.).