Description
Who We Are
EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ) works to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles and engines and the fuels that power them. Within OTAQ, the Transportation and Climate Division (TCD) employs Engineers, Scientists, Environmental Protection Specialists, and Program Analysts who come from a wide range of professional and educational experiences. This includes professionals with high school diplomas, certificates, apprenticeships, as well as two-year, four-year, or post-graduate degrees.
We continually work to embrace new perspectives and enhance workplace culture within TCD. Our team values employee feedback and collaboration, recognizing these as key avenues for exploring ways to improve our work and encourage employee involvement. We also actively support growth and advancement - celebrating each other's accomplishments is part of our regular routine, and management encourages employees to participate in professional development opportunities. Our team recognizes the important role that an adaptable work culture plays in maintaining an atmosphere that makes people excited to come to work. Seriously-- we love working here and know you will as well!
What We Do
The mission of EPA is to protect human health and the environment – safeguarding the air, water, and land upon which life depends. To support this mission, OTAQ develops and implements science-based policies and programs that reduce mobile source pollution. The Transportation and Climate Division (TCD) leads OTAQ’s efforts in addressing transportation related climate impacts and works with the Regional offices to address challenging place-based transportation impacts including public health and air quality impacts associated with goods movement.
Working here means working at the forefront of emissions testing to support rulemakings, compliance programs, and enforcement actions that reduce and prevent air pollution at the national scale. If you’re looking to work making a difference for public health and the environment in your community and across the nation, then TCD is the place for you. We’re looking to add a range of new members to our team, including both seasoned experts as well as those looking to develop their skills and launch into a new career. We’re excited to support your long-term professional goals, whether that be at the EPA or beyond.
EPA’s Inclusivity
Generating effective solutions that support EPA’s mission is only possible with an inclusive employee base that is representative of the nation we serve.At EPA, we welcome applications from candidates with a variety of personal experiences, values, and worldviews that arise from differences of culture and circumstance.
Benefits
Working for the EPA offers you a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. Life and Careers at EPA
This position may be eligible for workplace flexibilities including expanded telework, remote work, and/or flexible work schedules. These flexibilities may be requested in accordance with EPA’s Workplace Flexibilities policy.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Transportation & Air Quality (OTAQ), Transportation and Climate Division (TCD) is accepting applications for a Environmental Protection Specialist (Air) the GS-13 level in Ann Arbor, Michigan and/or Washington DC.
Duties at the entry level of this position include:
Oversee an air media program to ensure compliance with environmental requirements, and resolve unusually complex, controversial, or sensitive environmental and restoration problem.
Serve as a programmatic and technical expert on air quality and/or restoration programs.
Review and implement environmental technical standards, guidelines, policies, and formal regulations.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
To read more about the position or to apply, visit https://www.usajobs.gov and do a keyword search for EPA-LA-DE-2024-0059 or click here. THE APPLICATION PERIOD IS 10/1/2024 TO 10/10/2024.
Only complete applications submitted via USAJobs on or before the deadline will be forwarded for consideration. Applications received by mail, e-mail, fax, or any method outside of USAJobs will not be considered.
U.S. citizenship is required. The U.S. EPA is an Equal Opportunity Employment at EPA
Job Requirements:
Qualifications
In addition to the educational requirements, 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 must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level defined as recommending program changes to enable emissions reductions in the transportation sector, including through electrification; or drafting and recommending policies, directives and guidance and determining the impact of programs on air quality or greenhouse gases. air resources.
Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:
Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws and regulations, such as the Clean Air Act (CAA), and/or other air quality laws, documentation and reporting requirements.
Skill in oral communication.
Skill in written communication.
Knowledge of air program management concepts, principles, and concepts.
Skill in developing, planning, and implementing air protection programs and requirements.
Skill in identifying and developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
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.
