Supervisory Physical Scientist/Environmental Engineer

This position is in the Office of Air and Radiation, Office of Transportation and Air Quality, Transportation Sector Impacts and Standards Division, Fuels Branch. About OAR: OAR This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.

At the full performance level of this position, you will: Plan, organize, and direct organizational priorities and resources to achieve the Division's goals for transportation fuel policies and programs. Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities to promote an environment that empowers employees to participate in and contribute to effective mission accomplishment. Represent the Division, Office, and Agency with a variety of internal and external parties by building effective working relationships, analyzing issues that affect the organization, and recommending appropriate actions. Serve as an Agency technical advisor and expert on overseeing regulations and policies regarding fuels manufactured and/or sold in the US and the development of control strategies to reduce emissions from mobile sources through the regulation of vehicles, engines, and fuels. One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.?

#LI-DNI 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. 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 competencies and meet the agency's goal of providing new leaders with the tools needed for success. 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.