Summary

This Senior Executive Service (SES) position is in Region 8. About Region 8.

This is an office-centered positionyou must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.

Duties

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The Deputy Regional Administrator serves as the alter ego of the Regional Administrator, sharing fully with the Regional Administrator in the planning, supervision, programming, policy implementation, management, direction and control of the technical and administrative aspects of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency activities within the Region. In the absence of the Regional Administrator, the Deputy Regional Administrator performs the duties of that position.

The Deputy Regional Administrator in concert with the Regional Administrator performs the following duties:

• Providing technical and administrative control and direction of the environmental protection activities within the jurisdiction of the Region, including management of total resources within the guidelines provided by Headquarters.
• Providing leadership, advice and consultation to State and local agencies, other Federal agencies and interagency groups and governmental and non-governmental organizations to achieve an integrated and effective approach to the protection of the environment, resolving related problems and exercising approval authority for State standards and implementation plans.
• Representing the Region in conferences and meetings with Agency officials and others in connection with the planning and development of program objectives and activities.
• Evaluating status and trends of environmental protection programs and accomplishments.
• Representing the Agency on committees for intra/interagency and international affairs concerning protection of the environment.
• Supervising a large staff of employees organized into units headed by subordinate managers and supervisors.
• Presenting, justifying and interpreting program goals and objectives to top levels of authority within and outside the Agency.
• Carrying out the public awareness and information activities for the regional programs.
• Attending meetings with various groups and organizations, internal and external to the Agency, making presentations concerning the various aspects of Agency programs and activities within the Region, and promoting understanding and support for this work.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

You must be a U.S. Citizen.

If you are selected, you must complete a 1-year SES probationary period, if not previously completed.

The Ethics in Government Act, P.L. 95-521, requires the applicant selected for this position to submit a financial disclosure statement, OGE-278, prior to assuming the SES position, annually, and upon termination of employment.

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Qualifications

The work of this position is classified in the Program Management, 0340 series where the qualifications include both general management skills and characteristics that are applicable to all SES positions and technical or program responsibilities specific to this position. Applicants must have substantive general experience which provides a good basic or general knowledge of the principles of organization, management and administration; and substantive specialized (operating administrative or managerial) experience in a type of work or a combination of functions directly related to this position.

All applicants must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to the work of this job that demonstrates the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required to successfully perform in this role. Typically this experience can be found in work within this field or a field that is closely related.

As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service, applicants must also provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications listed below.

A. Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) - Mandatory for competitive applicants - Failure to address these factors within the required 2-page resume will result in your application being disqualified, unless you are a noncompetitive eligible applicant.

ECQ 1 - COMMITMENT TO THE RULE OF LAW AND THE PRINCIPLES OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDING. Involves demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people.

ECQ 2 - DRIVING EFFICIENCY. Involves demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades.

ECQ 3 - MERIT AND COMPETENCE. Involves demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality.

ECQ 4 - LEADING PEOPLE. Involves demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and hold individuals accountable.

ECQ 5 - ACHIEVING RESULTS. Involves demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors.

Your responses should be clear and concise and show a level of accomplishment and a degree of responsibility. Leadership competencies for each ECQ can be found in OPM's Guide to SES Qualifications.

B. Technical Qualifications (TQs) - Mandatory for all applicants - Failure to address these factors within the required 2-page resume will result in your application being disqualified.

TQ 1 - Demonstrated experience managing and directing a large, interdisciplinary organization involving complex environmental policy issues.

TQ 2 - Demonstrated experience interacting with high-level officials, including Federal, State, local or tribal governments, elected officials, non-governmental organizations, industrial entities, academia, media and the general public on environmental protection program planning and decision making.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Join EPA in protecting human health and the environment and enjoy many work life quality options! Working for the EPA offers you a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, 26 days of paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. To learn more about us, visit Life and Careers at EPA.

If you are selected for this position, situational telework may be approved by your supervisor if you meet eligibility requirements, as allowable by agency policy.

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