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    Support Services Specialist - Kansas City, United States - Environmental Protection Agency

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    Summary This position is in Region 7, Mission Support Division, Security, Safety, and Facilities Management Branch. About Region 7.

    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:
    Serve as the Region 7 Property Accountable Officer (PAO). Manage the day-to-day and long-term activities of the space occupied by the Training and Logistics Center (TLC).

    Serve as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for the Region 7 Superfund Technical Assessment & Response Team (START) warehouse contract.

    Implement the Region 7 Emergency Response Fleet management program while adhering to national program policies and guidance.

    When entering a Federal job at a grade level lower than the highest promotion potential level, you may be promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses.


    NOTE:

    Career ladder promotions are not automatic, and all eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met in order to progress to the next grade level.

    You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must submit a resume and required documentssee How to Apply section. You must be a U.S. citizen. You will be required to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds. 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.

    If you are selected, you may be required to complete a one-year probationary period if appointed as Competitive Service or a two-year trial period if appointed as Excepted Service.

    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.

    #LI-Onsite 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-11 level, you must have one of the following: 1 year of full-time
    specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level defined as planning and/or coordinating support service functions (e.g. procurement, property and facilities management, security, etc.); and providing program analyses for an organization. 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.
    D. degree; or Ph.
    D.

    or equivalent doctoral degree; the education must be directly related and provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position equivalent combination of education and experience 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 experience providing facility management services including the coordination of safety, security, or occupant emergency plans; providing warehouse operations oversight to include receiving personal property in accordance with an agency property management program.

    Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas:

    Skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of substantive administrative support services.

    Ability to study and evaluate the effectiveness of support services provided. Ability to develop guidance and procedures for new service delivery methods or techniques.

    Ability to analyze and advise on new administrative requirements and formulate implementing guidance and instructions covering the administrative aspects of regional operations.

    Knowledge of General Service Administration (GSA) regulations and policies pertaining to supply management, mail, property management, and fleet management. Knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents which affect the use of program and related support resources. Knowledge of administrative agency regulations, systems and procedures, and management and organizational techniques.

    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 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.

    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. The area of consideration for this announcement is limited to eligible applicants in the commuting area.

    This means that you must currently primarily live or work in a geographic area in which you can reasonably be expected to travel back and forth daily to the work location stated in this announcement.


    NOTE:

    As described in the "Clarification from the agency" section, this commuting area restriction doesn't apply to VEOA eligible veterans (or PHS Officers if they are listed).

    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.

    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 highersee 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. 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. This position is in the bargaining unit.

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