Supervisory Environmental Protection Specialist

Bureau of Reclamation • Yakima, WA

27d • Onsite

About The Position

The Bureau of Reclamation is hiring a Supervisory Environmental Protection Specialist in the Columbia Pacific Northwest Region, Columbia-Cascades Area Office, in Yakima, Washington. The role supports the agency’s work to manage, develop, and protect water and related resources in an environmentally and economically sound manner for the American public. At the GS-13 full-performance level, the position leads environmental compliance and management work for Area projects and activities.

The specialist is responsible for preparing, processing, and reviewing Area environmental compliance documents; advising Reclamation personnel on environmental impact analysis requirements; and ensuring agencies and the public can access information about Area environmental activities. The role directs programs and actions to ensure compliance with NEPA, FWCA, ESA, NHPA, NAGPRA, and related requirements, and coordinates field studies and environmental management activities. The specialist also works with water user entities and others to assess complex water-resource problems and opportunities, including water supply and measurement, water distribution, system operations and maintenance, and agricultural water use and efficiency.

This is a supervisory position. Applicants must meet the stated specialized-experience and time-in-grade requirements. Education cannot substitute for experience. The position may require a one-year probationary period and a supervisory probationary period. Work is primarily in an office setting, with occasional field observation.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service, obtained in the public or private sector.
• Specialized experience must include work writing, evaluating, or participating in the development of environmental documents for one or more specified laws or regulations: NEPA (including Categorical Exclusion Checklists, Environmental Assessments, or Environmental Impact Statements); ESA (including Biological Assessments); NHPA (including Memoranda of Agreement or cultural resource surveys); or the Clean Water Act (including Nationwide Permits, Hydraulic Project Approvals, or Shoreline Protection Permits).
• Specialized experience must include supervising or leading a diverse workforce or team comprising administrative, professional, scientific, technical, and trade/craft-related positions.
• Specialized experience must include evaluating environmental management policies and procedures and areas of possible involvement, application, and change.
• Meet applicable competitive-service time-in-grade requirements.
• U.S. citizenship or national status is required.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Complete required training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• Submit a financial disclosure report within 30 days of appointment.
• Meet the announcement’s resume documentation requirements for hours worked; current Federal employees may need to submit a non-award SF-50 if weekly hours are not included on the resume.
• Pass the required background investigation and favorable adjudication, E-Verify employment verification, and any applicable probationary requirements.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Participate in Direct Deposit.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, and review Area environmental compliance documents.
• Advise and assist Reclamation personnel on the intent and requirements of environmental impact analysis.
• Ensure appropriate agencies and members of the public are aware of and have access to information on Area environmental activities and related documents.
• Develop and direct programs and actions required to ensure compliance with NEPA, FWCA, ESA, NHPA, NAGPRA, and similar regulations and programs.
• Provide guidance and coordinate field studies, environmental management activities, and the preparation, content, scheduling, and processing of environmental documents for Area projects and activities.
• Work with water user entities and others to assess complex water-resource problems and opportunities, including water supply and measurement, water distribution, system operation and maintenance procedures and techniques, and agricultural water use and efficiency.
• Supervise or lead a diverse workforce or team, as relevant to the specialized experience requirement.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is offered; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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