Supervisory Biologist / Environmental Engineer / Physical Scientist

This position is in the Office of Water, Office of Water Emergency Response and Cybersecurity, Preparedness and Response Division. About OW This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to one of the duty stations stated in this announcement on a regular basis (location TBD after candidate selected). 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 a project or team to implement drinking water or wastewater programs; providing analysis, development, and/or input on drinking water or wastewater policy; and mentoring, coaching, or leading others. You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully: Administration and Management* Leadership* Technical Competence* Oral Communication Managing Employees Written Communication Accountability 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.