Environmental Protection Specialist (Water)

This position is in Region 10, Water Division. About Region 10: https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-region-10-pacific-northwest

This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis. Partial work-from-home flexibilities may be authorized.

We are looking for at least one year of specialized experience related to this position as described below:

To qualify for the GS-13 level, you need to have at least one year of full time experience equivalent to the GS-12 level defined as recommending program modifications on water programs and plans; drafting and recommending regulatory/non-regulatory policies, directives and guidance and determining the impact on water resources.

Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: 

1) Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws and regulations, such as the Clean Water Act (CWA), and/or other water quality laws, documentation and reporting requirements.

2) Skill in oral communication sufficient to provide expert guidance and negotiation on complex aspects of environmental protection policies, plans and programs.

3) Skill in written communication sufficient to respond to a wide variety of external inquiries, and develop program reporting, policies and guidance.

4) Knowledge of water program management concepts, principles and practices.

5) Skill in developing, planning and implementing water protection programs and requirements.

6) Knowledge of federal regulations, laws, policies and practices governing grants administration.

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: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.