USAJOBS · 7 hours ago
Director, Air and Radiation Division
San Francisco, California, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$197K/yr - $228K/yr
1+ years expThe Environmental Protection Agency is seeking a Director for the Air and Radiation Division in Region 9. This Senior Executive Service position involves overseeing the implementation of the Clean Air Act and managing a multidisciplinary team to enhance air program activities.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Acting as the Regional Administrator's principal advisor on the CAA
Planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and coordinating the regional Air and Radiation Division program
Supervising a large multidisciplinary group of EPA employees organized into branches and offices/sections headed by subordinate supervisors
Providing leadership to the division in strengthening core programs (i.e., planning, permits, rulemaking, radiation, monitoring and modeling support, and grants) that are grounded in the regulatory authority of the CAA
Accomplishing or directing the actions involved in determining the effect of proposed or enacted federal or state legislation, new or proposed program requirements, new or improved technology, emergency situations, court decisions, etc
Ensuring that extramural resources, both procurement (contracts) and assistance (grants, cooperative agreements, and interagency agreements), are efficiently and appropriately managed to maximize use of the Agency's resources
Accomplishing or directing the actions involved in coordinating the program with internal and external organizations, determining or recommending the compromises to be made, and maintaining effective relations with interested groups. Internal and external organizations include key officials of EPA; other federal agencies, state, local and tribal governments; private industry, environmental organizations, and the public
Qualification
Required
You must be a U.S. citizen
You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section
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
REAL ID requirements became effective on 05/07/25. If you are selected for this position and plan to use your driver's license or identification card during the onboarding process (i.e., for employment eligibility verification or to obtain your EPA identification card), the document must be a REAL ID-compliant state-issued driver's license or identification card that includes the REAL ID-compliant star marking, or must be an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL). You will receive information about alternative acceptable documents (e.g., passport) prior to onboarding
This position is designated as High 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
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
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
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
TQ 1 - Demonstrated experience administering and/or working with programs authorized under the Clean Air Act, including the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990
Benefits
26 days of paid vacation
Sick leave
Holidays
Life insurance
Health benefits
Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System
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