Supervisory Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist
About the role
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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-14 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level defined as providing technical advice related to the development of regulations, policies, and guidance for air pollution control, emissions reduction, or stationary source air programs; providing input on air pollution, emissions, or control strategy programs, policies, and procedures; and coaching or mentoring others.
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 advising teams, stakeholders, and/or senior leadership on the development, implementation, or oversight of programs, policies, or guidance related to air pollution control, emissions reduction, or stationary source air programs; evaluating, reviewing, or recommending improvements to air pollution, emissions, or control strategy programs, policies, or procedures; and leading workgroups, projects, or programs.
You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully: Policy Planning and Execution Program/Project Management/Evaluation Coaching and Developing Others Planning and Evaluating Organizational Awareness Critical Thinking Consultation 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.
At the full performance level of this position, you will: Plan, organize, and direct the unit's activities to ensure legal and regulatory compliance and to meet customer needs. Exercise supervisory responsibilities to foster an environment that empowers employees to participate in and contribute to mission success. Represent the Agency to stakeholders by building effective working relationships, providing policy and procedural guidance, and resolving issues as they arise.
Serve as a technical advisor on issues related to air program development, implementation, evaluation, and oversight. One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.
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This job's listed pay is 89% above the benchmark.
Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025
- H-1B specialty occupation: Employer petition, bachelor's degree or higher in the specialty; annual cap and lottery
- L-1 intracompany transferee: Employees of a related company abroad transferring to a US office
- O-1 extraordinary ability: Evidence of extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics
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