About the role
Salary: $156,451.00 to $197,200.00 Per Year
This position is in Region 4, Laboratory Services and Applied Science Division, Laboratory Services Branch. About this organization: Region 4 This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.
Major duties
You will: Plan, organize, and direct organizational priorities and resources to manage and oversee laboratory operations. Exercise supervisory responsibilities to foster an environment that empowers employees to participate in and contribute to mission success. Represent the Agency to stakeholders by building effective working relationships, providing policy and procedural guidance, and resolving issues as they arise. Serve as a technical advisor and on issues related to environmental laboratory analysis, procedures, and results. 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.
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-15 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level defined as providing leadership and oversight of laboratory operations; developing technical guidance and standards for the evaluation/analysis of chemical samples; and advising teams, stakeholders and/or senior leadership on the development or implementation of programs related to laboratory results. You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully: Administration and Management Program/Project Management/Evaluation Scientific Integrity* Laboratory Tools and Equipment* Leadership Planning and Evaluating* Decision Making Influencing/Negotiating Risk Management Policy Planning and Execution *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.
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