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Education Program Specialist (Environmental)

Environmental Protection Agency · Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
📍 Washington, District of Columbia 💰 $121785 – $158322/yr 🏠 Telework eligible

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Job Summary

This position is in the Office of the Administrator (AO), Office of External Affairs, Environmental Education and Stewardship Division. About this organization: AO This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.

Key Responsibilities

You will: Develop grant proposals that incorporate the Agency's programmatic priorities to encourage new ways of expanding environmental education. Assist the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) for the National Environmental Education Advisory Council (NEEAC) and the environmental education awards programs.

Determine the requirements for environmental education programs and provide recommendations on priorities with respect to time and resources available, projected schedules, and relationships to the objectives of the total training program. Develop, design, and implement a curriculum guide and processes for EPA's environmental education content. You will spend 25-50% 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.

Requirements & Education

You must have one of the following: Bachelor's or higher degree that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours in a field related to the work of this position, of which at least 9 semester hours must have been in education courses.

Combination of education and experience: at least 24 semester hours in a field related to the work of this position, of which at least 9 semester hours must have been in education courses, plus appropriate experience or additional education. The experience must reflect the level and kind described in C below. Four years of experience that demonstrated a thorough understanding of the principles and practices underlying the work of this series.

This experience must have been of such character and diversity to demonstrate that you possess an understanding of the field comparable to that normally acquired through successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university. At least 1 full academic year of professional teaching experience.

This experience is defined as full and primary responsibility, under general supervision, for instruction of assigned students in an accredited school or institution. This includes responsibility for preparing and presenting lessons and for evaluating students' progress, including a determination of the students' success or failure according to established criteria. For information about accreditation requirements, visit Accreditation.

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. To learn more about us, visit Life and Careers at EPA.

If you are selected for this position, situational telework may be approved by your supervisor if you meet eligibility requirements, as allowable by agency policy and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement. EPA policy only allows telework to be approved situationally. Situational telework is for work or assignments of specific limited duration on an occasional, emergency, or ad hoc basis.

NOTE: If you are an EPA employee who currently works at a remote work location (i.e., full-time telework), your approval for remote work does not transfer to this position, subject to Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act.

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Contact

GANTHIER.BRIELLE@EPA.GOV · (919) 541-2562

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Environmental Protection Agency, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $121785 – $158322/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-10.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

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