Summary This position is in the Office of Land and Emergency Management (OLEM), Office of the Assistant Administrator, Office of Organizational Management and Integrity Staff. About OLEM: Office of Land and Emergency Management 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: Spearhead and manage OLEM’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) efforts and manage the implementation of Presidential Executive Orders, and related EPA Agency policies appropriately. Participate on taskforces, workgroups, etc.; serve as an OLEM point of contact; and provide coordination with senior staff in various OLEM offices and the Agency, Regional offices, other government agencies, key stakeholders and the private sector for the preparation and assimilation of general or technical information. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must submit a resume and required documents--see How to Apply section. This position is designated as High 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 will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure form within 30 days of your first day of employment and annually thereafter. #LI-DNI Qualifications NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. To qualify for the GS-14 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level defined as experience developing, implementing and recommending diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility policies, procedures and guidance. Your answers to the online assessment will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of DEIA, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), human resource, administrative, environmental protection principles, and procedures. Skill in developing and modifying plans to implement diversity goals and objectives. Skill in written communication in order to persuasively convey program needs to high level managers for decisions. Skill in oral communication in order to persuasively convey program needs to high level managers for decisions. 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. 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 not in the bargaining unit.