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Summary This position is in Office of Land and Emergency Management (OLEM); Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation (OSRTI); Assessment and Remediation Division; Community Involvement and Program Initiatives Branch. About OLEM. This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis. *EPA offers work-from-home and work schedule flexibilities as described in the Benefits section. Responsibilities You will: Serve as the national liaison between the Superfund community involvement and redevelopment programs and provide expert technical advice in the planning, development and implementation of policies and activities at Superfund sites. Conduct and/or direct analyses of issues related to community involvement, environmental justice, and redevelopment policies, strategies and major issues to identify guidance needs, strategic management initiatives and implementation procedures are developed. Serve as interagency liaison for the OLEM senior leadership and OSRTI Director for assigned projects to ensure that legal and policy constraints, implementation issues, resource considerations, and OSRTI/OLEM management initiatives are presented, considered and addressed. Serve as focal point between the Superfund Community Involvement Program and the Superfund Redevelopment Program to develop strategies for engaging communities in the redevelopment process. Develop and implement opportunities for communities to be involved in the Superfund redevelopment process, which could include providing resources to help communities understand the cleanup and development opportunities. You will spend less than 50% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section. 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. #LI-DNI 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. Qualifications NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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 experience in developing, implementing and managing Superfund community involvement projects, including developing Superfund community involvement policies and procedures, evaluating resource development and support needs for communities and regional Superfund staff. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of CERCLA and Superfund policies, guidance Ability to communicate technical information to various audiences Ability to lead the development of projects and initiatives Skill in developing policies Ability to write and develop policies, procedures and guidance containing technical information Ability to communicate technical information to various audiences Knowledge of CERCA and Superfund policies and guidance Skill in developing policies on Superfund redevelopment issues Skill in developing policies on Superfund community involvement issues Ability to evaluate the limits of present and emerging issues and problems to determine the long-term needs 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 This position is in the bargaining unit. 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.