Community Planner - EPA Chicago

Community Planner, GS-0020-12/13
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Sub Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Job Announcement Number: Reg 5-DE-2010-0005

SALARY RANGE:
75,403.00 - 116,562.00 USD /year
OPEN PERIOD:
Thursday, February 11, 2010 to Thursday, March 04, 2010
SERIES & GRADE:
GS-0020-12/13
POSITION INFORMATION:
Full-timePermanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
13
DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy - Chicago Metro Area, IL
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Any U.S. citizen may apply.

JOB SUMMARY:
Region 5's Mission:

- Protect human health and preserve natural resources;
- Prevent and abate pollution to improve the environment;
- Serve the public with education, innovation, action and results; leads the way in restoring and protecting the Great Lakes and all Midwestern ecosystems.

For additional information please refer to the following website: http://www.epa.gov/region5.

This position is located in the Superfund Division, Revitalization, Documents and Agreements Brnach, Immediate Office in Chicago, IL.
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KEY REQUIREMENTS:

* Refer to the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section for requested documentation.
* You must be a U.S. citizen.
* You may be required to travel 1 to 5 days per month.
* If you are selected, a pre-employment background check is required.



Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:

1 vacancy - Chicago Metro Area, IL


At the full performance level, you will

- Work on complex urban redevelopment projects and matters of Sustainable Development policy; exercise expertise in the protection of human health and the environment while promoting the economic and social health of communities.

- Review and evaluate new and innovative approaches to encourage green reuse and redevelopment of contaminated and potentially contaminated property.

- Assure the proposed redevelopment of a property maximizes the social, environmental and economic benefits to the community. Review and evaluate cross program requirements and develop solutions to complex project issues acceptable to all parties involved.

- Manage research, data analyses and policy development relating to market barriers to green development. Manage research efforts designed to delineate the information flow and data sources used by real estate and appraisal professionals to evaluate the performance and value of green building.

- Work with partner organizations to plan and conduct workshops and conferences on sustainable development topics (i.e. green building practices, green street and highway design and construction, green and healthy housing)

- Provide guidance and assistance to State agencies, local government units and private parties on green building and sustainable development topics.

At the higher grade level, your assignments will
be more complex and you should need less
guidance from your supervisor.

You will spend less than 25%, of your work
time on contracts, grants/cooperative
agreements, and/or interagency agreements.


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Qualifications and Evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
You need a degree as described above to qualify
for this position.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

In addition to the educational requirements, we
are looking for at least one year of experience, comparable to the GS-11 OR GS-12 levels, related to this position as described here:

GS-12: One year of experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level.

GS-13: One year of experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level.

1. Provides consultation and advice in sustainable redevelopment, green buildings and market barriers to green development.

2. Analyzes the function of the market for green buildings and sustainable development practices.

3. Works with states, local governments, universitities and nonprofits who focus on green buildings and sustainable development.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Your answers to the on-line assessment will be
used to evaluate your competencies in the
following areas:

1. Knowledge of green building and sustainable development policies and practices.

2. Knowledge of the processes and approaches utilized by the private and non-profit sector in analyzing the financial viability of a project.

3. Knowledge of the state of practice in green buildings and streets, smart growth, new urbanism, green and affordable housing, urban agriculture and low-impact development.

4. Knowledge of urban and regional land use planning, community development, and economic development.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited or pre-
accredited college or university in community planning, or related fields such as urban affairs, architecture, landscape architecture, engineering, sociology, geography, economics, political science or public administration that included at least 12 semester hours in the planning process, socioeconomic and physical elements of planning, urban and regional economic analysis and development finance. If you are selected, you must provide an official copy
of your school/college transcripts before you
start work with EPA. More information on
verification of education can be found here
http://epa.gov/ohr/ezhire/vacancy_requirements.htm
.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

We will review your resume and required
documents to ensure you meet the basic
qualification requirements. Your resume must
address the knowledge, skills, and abilities
listed in the Qualifications Section. If you
meet basic qualification requirements, your
application will be further evaluated based on
your answers to the on-line assessment. Your
responses to the on-line assessment will be used
to measure the degree to which your background
matches the requirements for the position and an
applicable score assigned.To preview questions please click here.


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Benefits and Other Info

BENEFITS:
Join EPA in protecting human health and the
environment and enjoy many work life quality
options! Working for the EPA offers you a
comprehensive benefits package that includes, in
part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life
insurance, health benefits, and participation in
the Federal Employees Retirement System. The
following Web addresses are provided for your
reference to explore the major benefits offered
to most Federal employees. To find out more
click here http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ei61.asp.
To learn more about Life and Careers at EPA
click here http://www.epa.gov/careers/

OTHER INFORMATION:
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 information is used to determine your
qualifications for employment. The use of this
information is authorized under Title 5 USC,
Sections 3302 and 3361.

This position is designated as Low 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.

If selected, applicant will be required to complete a one year probationary period.


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How To Apply

HOW TO APPLY:
NOTE: USAJOBS recently implemented a feature
which permits you to upload certain documents to
your account. Please note at this time the
Environmental Protection Agency is not accepting
online attachment documents. It is important
that you carefully read and follow the
instructions in the Required Documents section
to ensure your supporting documentation is
received in our office so you will receive
appropriate consideration for this position.

To begin, click the Apply On-line button near
the bottom of this screen, follow the prompts to
register, submit all required documents, and
complete the assessment questionnaire. To be
considered, you must submit a complete
application package by 11:59 PM Eastern time on
the closing date of this announcement.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Documents to be submitted on-line:

--Resume clearly stating relevant experience and
responsibilities addressing the knowledge,
skills, and abilities of this position.

--Responses to the on-line assessment
questionnaire

Documents to fax, e-mail, or mail must have the
vacancy announcement number annotated:

--College transcripts either submit unofficial
transcripts or a list of courses that includes
grades earned, completion dates, and quarter or
semester hours earned

--Veterans Preference Documents (DD-214, VA
Letter and SF-15 if applicable)

--Displaced Federal employees under ICTAP/CTAP
(Provide these documents: copy of your most
recent performance appraisal, proof of
eligibility, and your most current SF-50 noting
position, grade level, and duty location with
your application.) Additional information can be
found on our web site:
http://epa.gov/ohr/ezhire/vacancy_requirements.htm

Receipt of Required Documents:

You must submit these documents to be received
by the closing date by sending them via one of
the following methods:

--- Fax to (513) 569-7826
--- E-mail to ci_hrmd-ezhire@epa.gov
--- Mail to USEPA, ATTN: Diane J. Fox (MS: N136); 26 W. Martin Luther King Drive; Cincinnati, OH 45268

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Diane J. Fox
Phone: 513-569-7061
Fax: 513-569-7826
TDD: (513) 569-7840
Email: ci_hrmd-ezhire@epa.gov Or write:
Environmental Protection Agency
26 W. Martin Luther King Drive
MS: N136
Cincinnati, OH 45268
Fax: 513-569-7826