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There is now an announcement in USAJOBS for a competitive recruitment GS-13 position (Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist) in EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality’s Transportation and Climate Division. The person or people selected for this vacancy will be in integral in supporting the Inflation Reduction Act Clean Ports Program, which provides EPA with $3 billion to fund zero-emission port equipment and technology, including electric vehicles and equipment and their charging equipment. This exciting new program builds on the EPA Ports Initiative, which works in collaboration with the port and marine industry, communities, and all levels of government to improve environmental performance and increase economic prosperity. This effort helps people living and working near ports across the country breathe cleaner air and live better lives.
The position is located in Ann Arbor, MI, OR Washington, D.C., and is open to qualified applicants internal and external to the federal government. The vacancy announcement number is RTP-LA-ODH-2023-0026.
To be considered for this position, applicants must apply on-line at the USAJOBS.gov website by the closing date of the announcement and follow the vacancy announcement instructions including providing all required documentation. The open period is 10/17/2023 – 10/30/2023.
Applicants should make sure that they follow the application instructions and requirements described in the posting.
Please see below for the summary of Duties and Responsibilities. Here is the direct link to the posting: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/755111500
Duties and Responsibilities:
You will:
- Conduct complex scientific and technical analyses of emerging technologies, methods, and approaches that reduce greenhouse gases and other emissions in the transportation sector;
- Generate briefing materials, technical analyses, policy options, and summaries for the Supervisor, Division Director, and other customers when requested;
- Lead and facilitate projects requiring cross-team interaction within the division, Office, and Agency that relate to mobile source programs;
- Represent the agency at workshops and conferences, seek opportunities to establish partnerships and coalitions, and coordinate with stakeholders, other government agencies, and other interested parties;
- Serve as work assignment manager as needed for contracts to support Program Support Staff efforts.
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 coordinating scientific or technical analyses for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the transportation sector; and developing or implementing emissions reduction policies or programs related to the transportation sector.
Your application package will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: 1) Knowledge of concepts, principles, practices, and methodologies related to criteria pollutants and greenhouse gases; 2) Skill in applying advanced data analysis techniques and methods; 3) Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and guidance related to greenhouse gas reductions in the transportation sector; 4) Skill in oral communication; 5) Skill in written communication; 6) Ability to facilitate multi-organizational groups; 7) Skill in project management; 8) Skill in contractual management.
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