Planning and Environmental Coordinator

Bureau of Land Management • Klamath Falls, OR

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About The Position

This is a staff position located in a Field Office. The Planning and Environmental Coordinator is responsible for interpreting, providing guidance on, coordinating, and implementing the Bureau land use planning system and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for the Field Office. The position also coordinates and/or conducts inventories, assessments, monitoring, evaluations, and planning processes related to NEPA documents and Bureau planning efforts.

At the full performance level (GS-11), the coordinator researches and organizes environmental data for planning documents and environmental analyses, prepares environmental documentation, and maintains digital and physical records. The role supports interdisciplinary teams and public engagement, reviews documents for quality and compliance, maintains Administrative Records, and assists with training team members in document-preparation procedures and best practices. Duties may include other related tasks.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must pass a background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must participate in Direct Deposit.
• Must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Must not hold an active real estate license or have an interest in or hold stocks in firms with interests in Federal Lands.
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period.
• Competitive applicants must meet Time-in-Grade requirements, as applicable.
• For GS-11, one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 in Federal service, obtained in the public or private sector, applying working knowledge of NEPA, FLPMA, and CEQ regulations to evaluate environmental impacts and determine appropriate levels of analysis; supporting land use planning analysis; assisting with preparation, review, and coordination of environmental planning documents; developing or updating resource management plans or amendments; and coordinating interdisciplinary team activities.
• Alternatively, GS-11 qualification may be met with a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.M.
• A qualifying combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education may also meet the qualification requirement.
• Applicants substituting education for experience must submit transcripts supporting the claimed education.
• Foreign education must be evaluated by a private organization specializing in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and deemed equivalent to conventional U.S. education.

Nice To Haves

• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be offered to an otherwise eligible and qualified selectee; this is decided case by case and is not guaranteed.

Responsibilities

• Research and organize environmental data to support planning documents and environmental analyses, including Environmental Assessments (EAs) and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs).
• Prepare and format environmental documentation, including Categorical Exclusions (CEs) and Determinations of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Adequacy (DNAs), and maintain accurate digital and physical file records.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary team work by tracking project schedules, aligning document sections, and helping ensure analysis is integrated across resource areas.
• Support public engagement by preparing outreach materials, helping review comments, and assisting with public communication activities.
• Review environmental planning documents for clarity, accuracy, and consistency, and recommend improvements to strengthen analysis and compliance with NEPA, the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA), and Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations.
• Maintain complete and accurate Administrative Records by organizing documents, tracking version control, and ensuring materials are entered correctly into electronic systems.
• Assist with training team members on procedures and best practices for preparing environmental and planning documents.
• Coordinate and/or conduct inventories, assessments, monitoring, evaluations, and planning processes pertaining to NEPA documents and Bureau planning efforts.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type, and applicants should contact the hiring agency for information on the benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree