Program Analyst (Special Assistant)

EPA

$95K — $115K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1 year of specialized experience at least equivalent to GS-12 level
  • Expertise in analytical and evaluative methods for assessing program effectiveness
  • Familiarity with process improvement strategies
  • Knowledge in environmental programs and compliance-related policies
  • Strong skills in oral and written communication, teamwork, and strategic thinking

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement effective communication strategies for OLEM leadership
  • Maintain schedules and logistics for meetings involving OLEM officials
  • Coordinate document and briefing material reviews across OLEM
  • Conduct assessments and analyses of issues and data for leadership
  • Facilitate timely information flow among various OLEM offices

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive federal employee benefits package
  • Eligibility for situational telework based on agency policy
  • Benefits remain unchanged for current permanent EPA employees
  • Commitment to employee development and efficiency improvement
  • Opportunities for advancement within the federal system
Full Job Description
Summary

This position is in the Office of Land and Emergency Management (OLEM). About: OLEM

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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You will:

  • Develop and implement strategies to ensure information on a wide variety of topics flows between the OLEM Assistant Administrator, Deputy Assistant Administrators, Office Directors, and Regional Offices in a smooth and timely manner.
  • Maintain schedules, calendar, and day-to-day logistics surrounding meetings involving OLEM Principals.
  • Coordinate the review and approval of documents and briefing materials across OLEM Principals.
  • Carry out program assessments, analyses of issues, data analyses, and requests for information on behalf of the OLEM Immediate Office and OLEM Leadership.


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 applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to assess program effectiveness and efficiency; utilizing continuous process improvement strategies; and providing advice and guidance on policy, planning, operations, or projects related to environmental programs, enforcement and compliance, tribal or international affairs, land and emergency response, human resources, and/or finance.

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

  • Oral Communication
  • Political Savvy
  • Critical Thinking
  • Written Communication*
  • Teamwork
  • Problem Solving*
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Planning and Evaluating
  • Program/Project Management/Evaluation*


*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).

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.

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