Summary
This position is in the Office of the Administrator (AO), Office of Congressional Intergovernmental Relations (OCIR), Intergovernmental Relations Division. About this organization: AO 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 telework language in the Benefits Section.*
Duties
You will: Provide leadership, direction, and guidance for the Division to enhance intergovernmental engagement and meet the Agency's cooperative federalism objectives. Provide expert advice to EPA and OCIR senior political and career leadership on intergovernmental relations and associated emerging issues to support decision-making, and strategic and effective engagement. Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities of the Division to foster an environment that empowers employees and meets mission objectives while ensuring accountability. Represent the Agency to a variety of intergovernmental stakeholders to understand their issues and concerns and to impart the Agency's environmental goals and objectives. Review and evaluate the Division's organizational effectiveness and impact on Agency priorities through metrics, grants monitoring, and other applicable methods. 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.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualification requirements listed in this vacancy announcement. 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/13030089 If you are eligible for consideration, you will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Flexibility, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, and Resilience If you pass the first assessment, one or more subject matter experts will systematically review your resume to assess the degree to which your background matches the following competencies required for successful performance in this position: Supervisory and Leadership Judgment, Stakeholder Management, and Planning and Evaluating The score calculated based on the assessment will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified candidates. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. 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.). Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire assessment, you will be granted the opportunity to request an RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire assessment and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire assessment. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire assessment, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire assessment if you received the link after the announcement closes. To determine if you need an RA, please review Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.