Environmental Policy Analyst / Project Manager

Position description

At EPA, you can protect human health and the environment of all Americans, and you’ll discover that EPA is a great place to work! We offer great benefits and work flexibilities. This position is in the Office of Air and Radiation, Office of Atmospheric Protection, Clean Air and Power Division (CAPD), Data and Technology Branch (DTB) in Washington, DC. The Division designs and implements programs to reduce emissions from the electricity sector (i.e., power plants). The Branch is a collaborative and innovative team dedicated to advancing environmental policies that protect human health and the environment. Our work is driven by curiosity, creativity, and a commitment to making a positive impact. We believe in fostering a fun and engaging work environment where every team member’s contributions are valued. For more information on our Division, visit https://www.epa.gov/power-sector and https://www.epa.gov/egrid).

Duties

The key responsibilities of the position include: 

Data analysis & visualization: Utilize your curiosity, creativity, and analytical skills to examine environmental data and create compelling visualizations to tell the story about the power sector and its environmental impacts. 

Project management: Apply your communication and organizational skills to support Division IT initiatives, both large and small, that are used to implement regulatory programs and communicate the results to the public. One example of this work is the eGRID Power Profiler tool (https://www.epa.gov/egrid/power-profiler#). 

Collaboration & communication: Work closely with team members to brainstorm solutions, share insights, and ensure that projects align with our mission and goals.

Qualifications

Ideal candidate: We are looking for enthusiastic, organized, and self-motivated individuals who enjoy tackling complex challenges. If you have a passion for environmental issues, a talent for creative problem-solving, and a dedication to protecting human health and the environment, we want to hear from you. 

Qualifications: 

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and visualize data.
• Experience leading team projects, including fostering collaboration and motivating team members.
• A problem-solving mindset, collaborative spirit, and sense of humor. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in a supportive and creative environment.

Salary starts at GS-7 ($55,924) or GS-9 ($68,405), depending on qualifications, with promotion potential to GS-12, step 10 ($128,956). For more information, see the OPM salary table (https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/salary-tables/24Tables/html/DCB.aspx). If you are ready to take on new challenges and contribute to important environmental initiatives, please don’t wait, apply now!

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