Summary This position is in Region 10, Land, Chemicals, and Redevelopment Division, Pollution Prevention and Communities Branch, Brownfields and Land Revitalization Section. About Region 10. 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). *EPA offers work-from-home and work schedule flexibilities as described in the Benefits section. Responsibilities You will: Serve as a Senior Project or Program Manager by developing strategies to successfully implement program goals for site assessment, site cleanup, and redevelopment. Manage a variety of complex grants, cooperative agreements, and inter-agency agreements to states, tribes, local/federal governments, and nonprofits as well as EPA contracts for the assessment and cleanup of Brownfield sites. Support/Coordinate and conduct outreach and community involvement activities within EPA and with other entities to promote the assessment, cleanup, and economic and/or sustainable revitalization of Brownfields sites. Provide authoritative Brownfields policy, procedural and regulatory guidance and training to state, local, and tribal agencies, and non-government organizations, and support them in efforts to redevelop Brownfields sites. Support senior staff efforts to implement policy and analyze results. You will spend 25-50%, 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. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section. You must be a U.S. citizen. Pre-employment physical may be required and periodic physicals thereafter. You may have limited exposure to hazardous materials. This position is designated as Moderate 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. You must meet time in grade requirements no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement. If you are selected, you may be required to complete a one-year probationary period if appointed as Competitive Service or a two-year trial period if appointed as Excepted Service. 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. This position requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). #LI-Onsite Qualifications NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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 working with state, tribal, or local governments to solve regulatory or technical Brownfields challenges; and/or managing grants, cooperative agreements, or inter-agency agreements. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of Brownfields program elements such as environmental site assessment; site cleanup and site redevelopment planning and implementation. Ability to manage multiple complex projects, establish goals and assess progress toward their achievement and adjust work operations and program objectives to meet program goals and targets. Knowledge of site assessment and site cleanup requirements. Knowledge of federal grants, cooperative agreements, and interagency agreements regulations, policies, and procedures, sufficient to manage a variety of moderate to complex grants, cooperative agreements, and interagency agreements. Knowledge of federal environmental statutes and regulations including Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Brownfields, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and State Voluntary Cleanup Programs. Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), cost control procedures regarding contractual assistance, and cost accounting record keeping and procedures. Skill in written communication. Skill in oral communication. Ability to evaluate and advise on site cleanup techniques and technologies. Ability to utilize software programs to assist in data management and analysis, and for summarizing large amounts of information. 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. Education Additional Information Except in special circumstances, those new to the federal government will be hired at the starting salary (step 1) of the applicable grade range listed in the Overview section. EPA participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees. For additional information: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures. Although the Service type indicated in the Overview section is Competitive, you may be appointed as Excepted Service based on your eligibility to be hired under certain appointing authorities. Are you a Displaced Federal Employee? If so, please read the Required Documents section and visit the EPA website for additional information on the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures NOTE: To be entitled to selection priority, you must be rated well-qualified (i.e., you must have a score of 87 or higher--see the How You Will Be Evaluated section). Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at EPA. Our excellence can only be fully realized by staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates are committed to advancing equity and inclusion in the Agency’s workplace and mission. We encourage applications from candidates with a variety of personal experiences, values, and worldviews that arise from differences of culture and circumstance. At EPA, diversity is a vital element in bringing a balance of perspectives to bear on every challenge we face. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce because we know that the individual strengths and abilities of our employees make us a stronger organization. The more inclusive our employee base is, the greater the variety of ideas that are generated, and the more representative we are of the nation we serve. To learn more about how EPA values and supports our diverse workforce, visit Equal Opportunity Employment at EPA. If you are selected, travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid by EPA. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting to work in this position will be your responsibility. This position is in the bargaining unit.