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Summary The Permitting Council and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) are partnering on cross-government hiring actions for Environmental Protection Specialists in support of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and important environmental reviews and authorizations. These mission critical positions will ensure agencies assess, protect and improve environmental quality; control pollution; remedy environmental damage; and ensure compliance with environmental laws. Responsibilities The Federal government is hiring Environmental Protection Specialist tasked with providing technical guidance and direction to federal, state, or local stakeholders on environmental regulation, policy and strategy related to U.S. infrastructure projects. Environmental Protection Specialist duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Assisting in the development of guides and other compliance tools as required to assist in the preparation of environmental review documentation and efficient program execution. Managing significant environmental, technical and scientific projects from inception to completion. Ensuring consistency with various laws, regulations, Executive Orders and guidelines related to the protection of natural, environmental, cultural, and social resources (e.g. National Environmental Policy Act, the Endangered Species Act; the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, and other applicable laws). Reviewing studies, analytical reports, and other project-related documentation prepared by applicants and their consultants submitted in accordance with environmental policies and procedures. Ensuring timely preparation, accuracy, and consistency of environmental analyses and related decision documents, such as Environmental Assessments /Findings of No Significant Impact and Environmental Impact Statements/Records of Decision for complex, novel, and/or controversial agency proposals. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen or national. Selective Service Registration is required, as applicable. You must be able to pass a background investigation and/or obtain and hold a security clearance as determined by the hiring agency. Some positions may require a pre-employment drug test and/or random drug testing during the period of employment. Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment(s), if required New employees must serve a one year probationary period. Must provide resume and supporting documents (See How to Apply). Telework/Remote opportunities will vary based on the hiring agency and the agency's remote/virtual work policy. This position may be designated as included in a bargaining unit depending on the hiring agency. Some positions may require financial disclosure filing upon appointment and may be required to file annually. Recruitment and/or relocation incentives will depend on the hiring agency and may or may not be available. Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. You must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov. Location: Some agencies may have in-person work with or without telework options, and some may have remote (virtual/work-from-home) positions. Be sure to get clarification from the hiring agency about the duty location and remote or telework policies that apply for each job you consider. Qualifications Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Minimum Qualification/ Specialized Experience requirements as noted below. You qualify for the GS-11 level if you possess one of the following: You must possess one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-09 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties: Assisting with the review and/or inspection of activities to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations; Working with stakeholders to facilitate environmental compliance activities; and Assisting with the preparation of reports or summaries of environmental assessments or reviews. -OR- You have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M., if related, from an accredited college or university that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform this work. (NOTE: You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (official or unofficial) to support your claim). -OR- You have a combination of specialized experience (less than one year) and graduate education (beyond 2 years of graduate education), that when combined equals 100% of the qualification requirement. Note: Only graduate education in excess of two years (generally 36 semester hours) may be used in this calculation. You must submit a copy of your college transcripts (unofficial or official) and your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet the experience to support your claim. You qualify for the GS-12 level if you possess one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties: Providing technical guidance to stakeholders on the implementation of environmental compliance activities; Serving as a lead on projects to ensure adherence to plans and environmental regulations, policies and/or guidelines; and Preparing reports based on the evaluation of environmental assessments and its impact to an organization. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP): This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet eligibility criteria for CTAP or ICTAP; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-Qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For information on eligibility criteria and required documentation, go to: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition. Education If you are claiming education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Failure to provide such documentation with your application will result in lost consideration. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here. Note: Multiple selections may be made from this announcement by various agencies across government. Salaries listed in this announcement are an approximation and are subject to duty station locality adjustment. Location: Agencies making selections from this announcement may be offering remote or in-person opportunities. Final duty station and pay will be determined by the hiring agency