Life Scientist/Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist (LISO Director)

This position is in Region 2, Water Division, Watershed Management Branch. This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis. About Region 2: https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-region-2.

**Qualifications:**
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-14 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level defined as leading a team or project within an environmental protection program; maintaining relationships with and building consensus among diverse stakeholders; and presenting technical information and policy alternatives to a variety of audiences. You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully: Decision Making. Leadership. Strategic Thinking. Financial Management and Analysis. Planning and Evaluation.* Stakeholder Management.* Influencing/Negotiating.* Oral Communication. Written Communication. *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.