Job Summary

This position is in Region 9, Air & Radiation Division, Permit & Rules Branch, Rules Section. About Region 9: Region 9 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). *This announcement has been amended to enable the Application Questionnaire Preview link and extend the closing date.*

Job Description

NOTE: 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-12 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level defined as providing policy/procedural guidance to state, local, and/or tribal agencies to develop regulations or required revisions to State Implementation Plans (SIP); and conducting rulemaking actions for approval/disapproval of state-submitted source-specific SIP revisions. You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully: Critical Thinking Environmental Laws and Regulations* Physical Science* Oral Communication Technical Knowledge (Related to Position)* Written Communication Problem Solving Stakeholder Management *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.