Supervisory Biologist / Environmental Engineer / Physical Scientist

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-15 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level defined as leading a project or team to implement drinking water or wastewater programs; providing analysis, development, and/or input on drinking water or wastewater policy; and mentoring, coaching, or leading others.

You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully: Administration and Management Leadership Technical Competence Oral Communication Managing Employees Written Communication Accountability Organizational Awareness 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.

You will: Serve as a principal policy advisor on effective techniques to improve the security and resilience of water and wastewater systems to physical risks. Perform supervisory personnel management responsibilities to ensure work is accomplished. Direct program and operational planning and development to effectively meet established goals. Oversee and provide technical direction for Contract, Extramural, and Resource Management to ensure policies and regulations are followed.

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.