Supervisory Public Affairs Specialist

This position is in Office of Air and Radiation, Office of Air Program Support, Communications, Correspondence, and Congressional Division. About this organization: OAR 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).

At the full performance level of this position, you will: Lead the development and implementation of organizational goals, objectives, policies, and procedures that align with program priorities and strategic initiatives. Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities to promote an environment that empowers employees to participate in and contribute to effective mission accomplishment. Represent the Agency to stakeholders by building effective working relationships, providing policy and procedural guidance, and resolving issues as they arise. Coordinate press inquiry reviews, develop responses with the Agency's media relations office, and coordinate public-facing activities for leadership and other senior staff. 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 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. 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.