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Summary This position is in Office of Water (OW). Human Capital Services Staff. About OW: OW Website This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis. *Work-from-home flexibilities may be authorized as described in the Benefits section. Responsibilities You will: Serve as a consultant and expert adviser providing advice on Human Capital strategies and initiatives. Serve as a senior analyst and lead for implementing OW’s recruitment and outreach strategies. Plan and develop goals, prioritization of objectives, and establishing internal operating policies and procedures for assigned human capital initiatives and administrative management programs. Serve as the primary liaison between management officials and the Recruitment and Classification Division (RCD). Requirements Conditions of Employment You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section. You must be a U.S. citizen. #LI-Onsite If you are selected, you may be required to complete a one-year probationary period. 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 To qualify for the GS-14 level, you need to have at least one year of full-time experience equivalent to the GS-13 level defined as applying human capital management initiatives within an organization; analyzing and/or advising on recruitment and outreach strategies; developing and planning internal guidance or policies. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of principles and practices for assessing human capital program development, execution, and improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency. Skill in decision making Ability to communicate complex policy information with clarity and tact to all levels of the organization, preparing project papers, staffing reports, and oral briefings. Knowledge of recruitment and outreach policies and programs, regulations, directives, precedents, and pertinent laws affecting the use of program and related support resources. Skill in written communication. Ability to understand and manipulate spreadsheets and databases, to communicate solutions to management problems and recommendations to senior leadership. Knowledge of management processes for planning, directing, controlling, and monitoring to evaluate and correct deficiencies in planning for assigned administrative management and human capital program requirements and initiatives. Skill in oral communication. Knowledge of the laws, regulations, and agency policy for use and payment of recruitment, relocation, and retention incentives, and superior qualifications appointment to advise hiring managers. 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. EPA participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees. For additional information: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures. Although the Service type indicated in the Overview section is Competitive, you may be appointed as Excepted Service based on your eligibility to be hired under certain appointing authorities. 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. Except in special circumstances, those new to the federal government will be hired at the starting salary (step 1) of the applicable grade range listed in the Overview section.