Duties

You will:

• Direct budget execution activities for Office of Research and Development (ORD) operations across its Centers' and Offices' research portfolios for national programs;
• Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities;
• Develop, maintain, and implement solutions for Laboratory, Center, Office (LCO) budget execution operating plans;
• Establish partnerships and collaborations with other ORD and Agency organizations to ensure coordination and integration of budget execution activities.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations).

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section.
• You may be required to travel less than 25% of each month.

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 must complete (or have already completed) a 1-year supervisory or managerial probationary period.

Upon acceptance of an initial appointment to a supervisory or managerial position with the EPA, you agree to complete all elements of the EPA Successful Leaders Program. This development program is designed to enhance leadership skills and abilities and meet the Agency's goal of providing new leaders with the skills and tools you need to be successful.

You must meet time in grade requirements no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications

We are looking for at least one year of specialized experience related to this position as described below:

To qualify for the GS-14 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-13 level defined as providing technical expertise for budget execution functions; conducting analyses on the utilization of budgetary resources.

Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: 1) Knowledge of Office of Research and Development national program operations and resource requirements; 2) Skill in analysis of budgetary data; 3) Skill in program management; 4) Ability to mentor and lead lower-graded staff; 5) Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and guidance that govern Agency budget execution; 6) Skill in budget execution; 7) Skill in oral communication; 8) Ability to establish effective working relationships with individuals from multiple disciplines.

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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Are you a Displaced Federal Employee? If so, please read the Required Documents section and visit the EPA website for additional information: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures

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 not in the bargaining unit.