Supervisory Biologist/Physical Scientist/Environmental Engineer

This position is in the Office of Water, Office of Wetlands, Oceans and Watersheds, Standards and Health Protection Division, Regional/State/Tribal Water Quality Standards Support Branch. About: Office of Water This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis. NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements, including any requirements described in the Education section, by the closing date of this announcement. In addition to the basic entry education requirements, you must have specialized experience and/or directly related education as described below: To qualify for the GS-15 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level defined as leading or overseeing the development of water quality standards, regulations, and policy under the Clean Water Act; providing technical assistance to Regional Offices, states, and tribes regarding water quality standard regulatory requirements; and establishing and/or monitoring performance measures to assess the effectiveness, efficiency, and progress of a team.. You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully: Biological Science* Administration and Management Organizational Development Program/Project Management/Evaluation* Supervisory and Leadership Judgment Organizational Awareness Strategic Thinking Leadership Oral Communication Problem Solving Environmental Laws and Regulations* *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.