Education Program Specialist (Environmental)

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. Grow your career for the good of our planet The environmental challenges we face today are urgent. At the Environmental Protection Agency, we need professionals like you to join our team dedicated to safe, clean, and healthy communities. Our agency is built upon a commitment to protect human health and the environment. The work we do here changes the world. That's why there has never been a more crucial moment to be one of the scientists, engineers, community leaders, IT specialists, communicators, administrative professionals, technicians, problem solvers, and innovators united in our mission to protect our land, air, water, and people. Join us. Be EPA. Discover how you can apply your skills to make an impact. Explore careers and learn more about EPA at epa.gov/careers.Major Duties: 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.