Environmental Protection Specialist

National Park Service • Kotzebue, AK

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About The Position

This position is with the Department of the Interior’s National Park Service, Alaska Region, supporting Western Arctic National Parklands in Kotzebue or Nome, Alaska. The Environmental Protection Specialist supports and administers environmental compliance activities for park operations, planning, and development projects, ensuring compliance with applicable environmental laws, regulations, and policies, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

At the GS-9 level, the specialist assists with preparing and reviewing compliance documents and analyses; collecting, analyzing, and organizing environmental data; conducting site visits and inspections; reviewing projects for potential environmental impacts and compliance requirements; and coordinating with park staff, resource specialists, partner agencies, and the public. At the full-performance GS-11 level, the specialist independently prepares and reviews environmental compliance documents, including Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements; provides technical guidance and recommendations on compliance requirements and mitigation measures; and coordinates with Federal, Tribal, state, and local agencies, representing the park on environmental compliance matters.

The work is primarily sedentary in an office environment, with some travel for meetings, conferences, workshops, and field inspections. The position may involve walking on rough or uneven terrain, exposure to dust and weather extremes, and flights in small aircraft, including helicopters. Telework is suitable only during an emergency or natural disaster.

Requirements

• For GS-9, at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-7, demonstrating experience in at least two listed environmental compliance and planning activities; or qualifying graduate education; or a qualifying combination of experience and education.
• For GS-11, at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-9, demonstrating experience in at least three listed environmental compliance activities; or qualifying doctoral-level graduate education; or a qualifying combination of experience and education.
• Applicants using experience to qualify must include hours worked per week; current Federal employees may need to provide a non-award SF-50 to document work schedule and experience.
• Applicants substituting education for experience must submit transcripts. Foreign education must be evaluated as equivalent to U.S. education by a qualified credential evaluation organization.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment is subject to a background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Participation in Direct Deposit is required.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Must meet applicable Time-in-Grade requirements if a current Federal employee.

Responsibilities

• Support and administer environmental compliance activities for park operations, planning, and development projects.
• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental laws, regulations, and policies, including NEPA.
• Assist with preparing and reviewing environmental compliance documents and analyses at the GS-9 level.
• Collect, analyze, and organize environmental data for compliance studies and planning efforts.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to gather information and assess environmental conditions.
• Review projects and activities for potential environmental impacts and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with park staff, resource specialists, partner agencies, and the public on environmental compliance activities.
• At the GS-11 level, independently prepare and review Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, and other environmental compliance documents.
• Provide technical guidance and recommendations on environmental compliance requirements and mitigation measures.
• Coordinate with Federal, Tribal, state, and local agencies and represent the park on environmental compliance matters.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to eligible employees and their families.
• 3.00% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA), subject to annual review and adjustment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level