Job Listing: Environmental Protection Specialist, GS-0028-13

Duty Locations

 1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC Founded in 1970, EPA is a dynamic organization employing people from
diverse backgrounds dedicated to improving and preserving the
quality of public health and the environment. EPA seeks to recruit
exceptional men and women who will work in new creative ways that
are cleaner for the environment, cheaper for business and taxpayers,
and smarter for America's future.
This position is located in Office of Air and Radiation, Office of
Atmospheric Programs, Climate Protection Partnership Division,
Energy Supply & Industry Branch,located in Washington, DC. CPPD is
responsible for a complex set of programs aimed at protecting the
earth's climate systems and air quality. The Division is
responsible for among other things, analysis of effectiveness of
technologies to reduce greenhouse gases and other pollution, using
market enhancing mechanisms to spur greater adoption of key
technologies, and providing technical assistance and recognition to
industry as they implement greenhouse gas reducing efforts. These
programs have formed the cornerstone of federal action plans to
reduce greenhouse gases and mitigate the risk of climate change,
including President Bush's Climate Strategy that was announced in
February 2002.

The incumbent serves as an expert analyst with mastery of program
related Federal, State, and local laws and regulations,
documentation and reporting requirements, and lawmaking/rulemaking
processes. Resolves problems of major significance to EPA
programs. Examples of work at this level include evaluating the
effectiveness of major environmental programs, analyzing and
recommending program changes; developing significant improvements in
guidelines, policies, procedures, and techniques;
proposing/reviewing legislation with respect to EPA's program goals
and objectives; and/or negotiating with top-ranking officials of EPA
Headquarters and the Regions to resolve different viewpoints and
gain cooperation. Work is typically complex and difficult,
characterized by limited precedents and controversial problems.

Major Duties

- Serves as an outreach coordinator and technical expert.

- Develops and implements strategy to address the barriers
preventing more Widespread use of clean energy in the United States.

- Performs and leads analysis of energy market conditions and
develops approaches for supporting air permitting flexibility
relating to efficient energy production.

- Collects information concerning Combined Heat and Power (CHP)
market conditions and possible state policy approaches to advance
cleaner energy generation.

- Performs a variety of duties involving the management,
coordination, monitoring, oversight, and evaluation of projects.

- Coordinates contract work and task assignments, grants and IAG's.
Incumbent is knowledgeable of government contracts, grants and IAG
rules and regulations to ensure proper compliance and attainment of
program goals. Monitors budget and performance of work assignments.

- Represents agency and division at conferences and meetings
internally as well as externally.

How to Apply

Resume and application questions for this vacancy MUST be received
on-line via the USAJOBS web site BEFORE midnight Eastern Time on the
closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a COMPLETE
online resume, you WILL NOT be considered for this position. Paper
applications WILL NOT be accepted and requests for extensions WILL
NOT be granted.
If applying online poses a hardship to any applicant, the Human
Resources Office listed on this announcement will provide assistance
to ensure that applications are submitted online by the closing
date. Applicants MUST CONTACT the Human Resources Office listed on
this announcement PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE to speak to someone who
can provide assistance for online submission. Most libraries, local
employment offices, and vocational rehabilitation services can
provide access to the Internet and assistance for online
submission. If you fail to submit a COMPLETE online resum?, you
WILL NOT be considered for this position.
Questions regarding this announcement should be referred to the
Human Resources Office listed on this announcement.


Required Documents:
Hearing impaired applicants may call: (702) 798-2421 All veterans
must submit a copy of their DD 214 to claim veteran's preference.
Veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit an SF 15 and
its supporting documentation. Additional information on veterans'
preference is available in the Vet's Guide that can be
found at
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For positions with a positive education requirement, or when
substituting education for experience, you must provide a copy of
your school/college transcripts or a list of courses including
course title, credit hours, and grade. If you do not provide proof
of your education, your application may be rated ineligible.
You must ensure that the vacancy announcement number is annotated on
your documents.
USAJOBS recently implemented a feature which permits you to upload
certain documents to your account. Please note at this time the
Environmental Protection Agency is not accepting online attachment
documents. It is important that you carefully read and follow the
instructions in the Required Documents section to ensure your
supporting documentation is received in our office so you will
receive appropriate consideration for this position.
WHERE AND HOW TO SEND REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
All required supplemental application materials (including your
transcripts, SF-50, DD-214, SF-15 or other proof of eligibility)
MUST be received by the closing date of this announcement by either
one of the following methods: (Note: We are unable to accept
supplemental information by email/electronic methods for this
announcement.)
SUPPLEMENTAL METHOD 1) Hard-copy mail your supplemental documents so
that your submission is postmarked and received by the closing date
of this announcement. This proof must be sent to the Human Resources
Staff, Team Vegas using the appropriate address identified below and
must include the announcement number for which applying.
Supplemental application materials sent in U.S. Government postage
paid envelopes or by government fax will not be considered.
U.S. POSTAL SERVICE MAILING ADDRESS:
U.S. EPA
Human Resources Staff
P.O. Box 98516
Las Vegas, NV 89193-8516
OVERNIGHT MAIL ADDRESS:
U.S. EPA
Human Resources Staff
4220 South Maryland Parkway
Building A, Suite 100
Las Vegas, NV 89119
SUPPLEMENTAL METHOD 2) Fax your supplemental documents by the
closing date of the announcement to the attention of Team Vegas at
702-798-2433. You must ensure that the vacancy announcement number
is annotated on your documents.


Contact Information:
Team Vegas

Phone: 702-798-2401

Fax: 702-798-2433

TDD: 702-798-2421

Email: TeamVegas@epa.gov


Or write:
Environmental Protection Agency
Human Resources Staff
P O Box 98516
Las Vegas, NV 89193-8516

Fax: 702-798-2433


What To Expect Next:
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an
evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. All
applicants will be notified of the final status of this vacancy
announcement through email.