Environmental Protection Specialist - Direct Hire

Federal Highway Administration • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The Environmental Protection Specialist provides technical guidance concerning Federal-aid Highway Program environmental programs, activities, and analyses within a State or, as a shared resource, across multiple States. The role reviews and coordinates environmental documentation, supports compliance with environmental laws, advises on NEPA and FHWA requirements, and provides technical assistance to transportation stakeholders. The posting describes the ideal candidate as an entry-level to mid-career employee with experience implementing NEPA and/or other environmental laws, regulations, or policies.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or national.
• Meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade requested.
• For Grade 12, have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to GS-11, including experience applying environmental program laws, regulations, or compliance frameworks; administering an environmental program with transportation projects; and/or providing environmental technical assistance to transportation stakeholders.
• Demonstrate knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with major federal environmental statutes and providing professional environmental services and program planning to achieve compliance.
• Demonstrate knowledge of planning, coordinating, and executing a multifaceted environmental program.
• Demonstrate effective oral communication, including clear presentations, attentive listening, and appropriate responses.
• Demonstrate clear, concise, organized, and convincing written communication.
• Meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Complete a background security investigation and receive favorable adjudication if selected.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Submit an application, resume, and required documents online by the stated deadline.

Responsibilities

• Review or coordinate review of NEPA documents and other environmental documentation within the Division Office to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Coordinate reviews of environmental documents by Federal and State resource and regulatory agencies and Tribal Governments, as applicable.
• Assist in ensuring environmental laws are addressed and integrated into the NEPA decision-making process.
• Assist in ensuring appropriate NEPA classification of projects as Categorical Exclusions (CEs), Environmental Assessments (EAs), or Environmental Impact Statements (EISs).
• Provide technical assistance to resolve program- and project-specific issues.
• Serve as a technical advisor on FHWA policy, laws, regulations, Executive Orders, and directives related to NEPA and FHWA’s project development process.
• Conduct field reviews to resolve complex environmental issues or problems.
• Provide technical assistance to the Division Office’s transportation customers regarding the environmental process for FHWA transportation projects.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package; employees and their families have access to a range of benefits. Specific benefits depend on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed