Environmental Protection Specialist
About The Position
This position is located in the USDA Rural Development, Rural Utilities Service (RUS), Office of the Assistant Administrator, Water and Environmental Programs (WEP), Environmental and Historic Preservation Division. The role provides professional assistance and technical expertise in environmental and ecological sciences and environmental impact analyses for RUS program actions. At the Director’s discretion, the incumbent may be assigned projects of unusual complexity and extraordinary environmental sensitivity. The specialist prepares or reviews proposal-specific environmental impact analyses and documentation submitted by agency applicants, borrowers, or their consultants. The position also provides expert advice on program- and proposal-related impact analyses, plans and facilitates interagency or public meetings, and consults with regulatory and resource agencies, tribal officials, and the public. The incumbent uses strong negotiation and problem-solving skills to resolve complex or sensitive ecological or political issues.
Requirements
- For the GS-13 grade level, one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least GS-12 or its non-Federal equivalent.
- Experience evaluating environmental programs for compliance with federal and state requirements.
- Experience developing Natural Resource Management Inventories and monitoring implementation of related policies.
- Experience keeping informed about litigation involving the National Environmental Policy Act to ensure programs and procedures are consistent and legal.
- Experience conducting environmental audits and management surveys.
- Experience providing guidance and training on interpretation and administration of environmental requirements and policies.
- Must meet the OPM Qualification Standards for the GS-0028 series and all qualification and eligibility requirements by the announcement closing date.
- Education cannot be used to qualify; the position has no education qualification requirement.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
- Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
- Must pass required background investigation and/or fingerprint check and maintain eligibility for a security clearance.
- Must pass E-Verify employment verification.
- Must use direct deposit for federal payments.
- Must serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, depending on appointment type, unless previous federal service is creditable.
Responsibilities
- Prepare or review and analyze proposal-specific environmental impact analyses and documentation submitted by agency applicants, borrowers, or their consultants.
- Provide expert advice and assistance on program- and proposal-related impact analyses.
- Plan, coordinate, and facilitate interagency or public meetings.
- Consult with regulatory and resource agencies, tribal officials, and the public.
- Resolve or negotiate complex or sensitive ecological or political issues.
- Take responsibility, when assigned by the Director, for projects of unusual complexity and extraordinary environmental sensitivity.
Benefits
- Federal employee benefits package; eligibility depends on position type and whether employment is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
