Intergovernmental Relations Specialist

Summary

This position is in the Office of the Administrator (AO), Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations, Intergovernmental Relations Division. About this organization: AO

This is an office-centered positionyou must physically report to one of the duty stations stated in this announcement on a regular basis (location TBD after candidate selected).

Duties

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You will:

• Build relationships with state and local officials to advance reauthorization and amendments of Agency mandates and develop and evaluate communication strategies to convey priorities and solicit feedback.
• Serve as the Agency liaison to state and local officials, coordinating EPA engagement on policies and programs through technical assistance, briefings, and meetings with external stakeholders. Collaborate across EPA programs and regions to strengthen partnerships and support policy and implementation.
• Identify strategic priorities, recommend stakeholder engagement approaches, and coordinate partnership efforts with state and local officials to support cooperative federalism.
• Develop and maintain a network of external stakeholders through outreach, coalition-building, and engagement activities, including meetings, conferences, webinars, speaking engagements, and written communications to keep partners informed on programs, policies, and regulatory issues.

You will spend less than 25% 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

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Conditions of employment

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

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.

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 analyzing environmental policy, legislative, or regulatory issues; providing advice, recommendations, and/or communications to support leadership and agency priorities; and developing and maintaining partnerships through coalition-building and collaborative problem-solving to advance organizational goals and support intergovernmental relations.

You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully:

• Political Savvy*
• Data Literacy and Analysis*
• Environmental Laws and Regulations
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Stakeholder Management*
• Teamwork
• Organizational Awareness

*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.

Additional information

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): CTAP/ICTAP

NOTE: To be entitled to selection priority, you must be rated well-qualified (i.e., you must have a score of 87 or highersee the How You Will Be Evaluated section).

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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.

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.

Benefits will not change for current permanent EPA employees.

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 and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement. EPA policy only allows telework to be approved situationally. Situational telework is for work or assignments of specific limited duration on an occasional, emergency, or ad hoc basis.

NOTE: If you are an EPA employee who currently works at a remote work location (i.e., full-time telework), your approval for remote work does not transfer to this position, subject to Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.