Environmental Protection Specialist

Summary

The Permitting Council and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) are partnering on cross-government hiring actions for Environmental Protection Specialists in support of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and important environmental reviews and authorizations. These mission critical positions will ensure agencies assess, protect and improve environmental quality; control pollution; remedy environmental damage; and ensure compliance with environmental laws.

Duties

The Federal government is hiring Environmental Protection Specialist tasked with providing technical guidance and direction to federal, state, or local stakeholders on environmental regulation, policy and strategy related to U.S. infrastructure projects. Environmental Protection Specialist duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Assisting in the development of guides and other compliance tools as required to assist in the preparation of environmental review documentation and efficient program execution. Managing significant environmental, technical and scientific projects from inception to completion. Ensuring consistency with various laws, regulations, Executive Orders and guidelines related to the protection of natural, environmental, cultural, and social resources (e.g. National Environmental Policy Act, the Endangered Species Act; the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, and other applicable laws). Reviewing studies, analytical reports, and other project-related documentation prepared by applicants and their consultants submitted in accordance with environmental policies and procedures. Ensuring timely preparation, accuracy, and consistency of environmental analyses and related decision documents, such as Environmental Assessments /Findings of No Significant Impact and Environmental Impact Statements/Records of Decision for complex, novel, and/or controversial agency proposals.

Requiremennts

You must be a U.S. citizen or national. Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable. You must be able to pass a background investigation and/or obtain and hold a security clearance as determined by the hiring agency. Some positions may require a pre-employment drug test and/or random drug testing during the period of employment. Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment(s), if required New employees must serve a one year probationary period. Must provide resume and supporting documents (See How to Apply). Telework/Remote opportunities will vary based on the hiring agency and the agency's remote/virtual work policy. This position may be designated as included in a bargaining unit depending on the hiring agency. Some positions may require financial disclosure filing upon appointment and may be required to file annually. Recruitment and/or relocation incentives will depend on the hiring agency and may or may not be available. Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. You must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov. Location: Some agencies may have in-person work with or without telework options, and some may have remote (virtual/work-from-home) positions. Be sure to get clarification from the hiring agency about the duty location and remote or telework policies that apply for each job you consider.

Qualifications

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Minimum Qualification/ Specialized Experience requirements as noted below. You qualify for the GS-11 level if you possess one of the following: You must possess one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-09 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties: Assisting with the review and/or inspection of activities to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations; Working with stakeholders to facilitate environmental compliance activities; and Assisting with the preparation of reports or summaries of environmental assessments or reviews. -OR- You have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M., if related, from an accredited college or university that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform this work. (NOTE: You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial) to support your claim). -OR- You have a combination of specialized experience (less than one year) and graduate education (beyond 2 years of graduate education), that when combined equals 100% of the qualification requirement. Note: Only graduate education in excess of two years (generally 36 semester hours) may be used in this calculation. You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (unofficial or official) and your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet the experience to support your claim. You qualify for the GS-12 level if you possess one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties: Providing technical guidance to stakeholders on the implementation of environmental compliance activities; Serving as a lead on projects to ensure adherence to plans and environmental regulations, policies and/or guidelines; and Preparing reports based on the evaluation of environmental assessments and its impact to an organization. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). 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; religions; 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP): This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet eligibility criteria for CTAP or ICTAP; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-Qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For information on eligibility criteria and required documentation, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.

The Federal government is looking to fill Environmental Protection Specialist positions across many different agencies through this shared job announcement. These positions will support environmental and infrastructure activities across the Nation to implement the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and contribute to important environmental reviews and authorizations. We invite you to shape the future of America by investing in our communities, supporting the nation's economy, and advancing justice within any of the Federal agencies currently hiring.