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Summary This position is in Region 3, Office of the Regional Administrator. About Region 3: R3 This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis. *EPA offers work-from-home and work schedule flexibilities as described in the Benefits section. Responsibilities You will: Develop, recommend, and implement administrative plans and procedures designed for maximum flexibility and effectiveness. Directly support the Regional Administrator and EPA Senior staff in the administration of Region 3 programs and priorities. Manage administrative activities of the Office of Regional Administrator, handling travel arrangements, daily scheduling, meetings/conferences, and other duties as assigned. Monitor budget allocations and execution to ensure funding needs are met. Evaluate, process, and make recommendations for effective organizational change. You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements. One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section. #LI-DNI This position is designated as Moderate 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. You must meet time in grade requirements no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement. Qualifications NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. To qualify for the GS-12 level, you must have 1 year of full-time specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level defined as analyzing administrative policies; developing and implementing procedures for internal operations; and overseeing office budgets and resources. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and precedents which impact administrative programs and processes. Skill in conducting and applying analytical and evaluative methods to improve administrative efficiency and effectiveness. Skill in written communication sufficient to draft presentations or memorandums explaining various points of view. Ability to direct a comprehensive support program by providing services necessary to the operation of the organization. Skill in oral communication sufficient to present recommendations and negotiate solutions to administrative problems. Knowledge of procurement, travel, and property management in order to direct a comprehensive support program. Knowledge of budgetary regulations, policies, and procedures in order to maintain budgets, track expenditures and make projections. 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: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures. Education Additional Information Are you a Displaced Federal Employee? If so, please read the Required Documents section and visit the EPA website for additional information on the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures NOTE: To be entitled to selection priority, you must be rated well-qualified (i.e., you must have a score of 87 or higher--see the How You Will Be Evaluated section). Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at EPA. Our excellence can only be fully realized by staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates are committed to advancing equity and inclusion in the Agency’s workplace and mission. We encourage applications from candidates with a variety of personal experiences, values, and worldviews that arise from differences of culture and circumstance. At EPA, diversity is a vital element in bringing a balance of perspectives to bear on every challenge we face. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce because we know that the individual strengths and abilities of our employees make us a stronger organization. The more inclusive our employee base is, the greater the variety of ideas that are generated, and the more representative we are of the nation we serve. To learn more about how EPA values and supports our diverse workforce, visit Equal Opportunity Employment at EPA. This position is not in the bargaining unit. If you are selected, travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid by EPA. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting to work in this position will be your responsibility.