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: Overseeing environmental programs, as well as, developing and implementing environmental regulations, standards, policies, and operating guidance to meet agency mission. Advising on Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, documentation and reporting requirements and make recommendations significantly changing, interpreting, or expanding important environmental policies and programs. Developing criteria and guidelines for the evaluation and manage the preparation of environmental impact statements and environmental assessments. Resolving post-approval environmental matters and designs mechanisms, control programs and projects for mitigating adverse environmental impacts or avoiding adverse impacts to environmental, energy, natural resource, archaeological or land use and monitoring their implementation. Implementing the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act and other environmental statutes, regulations, and executive orders that apply nationwide to all program areas.

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. 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-13 level if you possess one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties: Serving as technical advisor to stakeholders on environmental laws, regulations, and/or executive orders to ensure project or program compliance; Planning and implementing initiatives to meet environmental management, protection, and/or sustainability needs; and Conducting environmental reviews or assessments and prepares reports or other documentation on the associated impact or issues. You qualify for the GS-14 level if you possess one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-13 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties: Developing plans and guidelines for the evaluation and reporting of environmental reviews or assessments; Overseeing the implementation of laws, regulations, and/or executive orders for the management of environmental programs for an organization; and Advising stakeholders on regulations, policies, strategies that advance environmental management, protection, and/or sustainability objectives. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. 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.

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.