Senior Advisor

This position is in the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP), Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics, Chemical Information, Prioritization and Toxic Release Inventory Division (CIPTD). About this organization: OCSPP 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).

Major duties

You will: Formulate and influence Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), Toxic Release Inventory (TRI), and Pollution Prevention (P2) policy, oversee data collection and evaluation for key programs to assess their effectiveness and efficiency, and work across EPA to develop and advance new proposals for CIPTD program opportunities, strategic directions, and implementation. Review and evaluate organizational effectiveness and operational impact, formulate program improvement recommendations, develop staff and resource allocation recommendations for consideration by senior leaders, and provide advice and consultation on program development and operational issues. Evaluate complex legislation and environmental regulations to anticipate policy questions, organize and present options to policy makers, and evaluate statutory programs of public and Congressional interest to provide decision makers with authoritative information and analyses. Review reports for validity and compliance, conduct program reviews to identify needs and resource adjustments, and perform special studies to address deadlines, process improvements, and cross-office coordination. Direct and manage projects, advise on courses of action, coordinate with internal and external organizations, and develop positions and policy on complex issues with little established precedent. You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements. One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

Qualifications

NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. To qualify for the GS-15 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level defined as leading or coordinating multi-divisional policy initiatives and/or program projects; advising senior leadership on program actions and strategic direction; and developing and presenting recommendations on issues involving scientific analyses and statutory and regulatory requirements to multiple audiences including senior leaders. You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully: Planning and Evaluating* Program/Project Management/Evaluation* Information Management Performance Measurement Policy Planning and Execution Teamwork Stakeholder Management Budget and Cost Management Human Capital Management Strategic Thinking Negotiation* Leadership Adaptability Technical Competence *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.

Requirements

#LI-DNI You must meet time-in-grade requirements no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement. This position is designated as High Risk and requires a background investigation. Unless an appropriate background investigation is already on record with the Office of Personnel Management, you must undergo a background investigation. All conditions of the pre-employment security process must be met before an official letter of employment can be issued with a report for duty date. If you are selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure form within 30 days of your first day of employment and annually thereafter.