This position is in the Office of the Administrator (AO), Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Relations, Intergovernmental Relations Division. About this organization: AO This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to one of the duty stations stated in this announcement on a regular basis (location TBD after candidate selected).
You will: Build relationships with state and local officials to advance reauthorization and amendments of Agency mandates and develop and evaluate communication strategies to convey priorities and solicit feedback. Serve as the Agency liaison to state and local officials, coordinating EPA engagement on policies and programs through technical assistance, briefings, and meetings with external stakeholders.
Collaborate across EPA programs and regions to strengthen partnerships and support policy and implementation. Identify strategic priorities, recommend stakeholder engagement approaches, and coordinate partnership efforts with state and local officials to support cooperative federalism.
Develop and maintain a network of external stakeholders through outreach, coalition-building, and engagement activities, including meetings, conferences, webinars, speaking engagements, and written communications to keep partners informed on programs, policies, and regulatory issues. You will spend less than 25% 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.
Benefits will not change for current permanent EPA employees. 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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BUCKNER.CHANTEL@EPA.GOV · (513) 569-7339
This position is with Environmental Protection Agency, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.
The posted pay range is $111147 – $158322/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-19.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-10-14 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov
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