Environmental Protection Specialist (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)
What you'd do
This position is established to assist the Office Director and senior environmental staff in the planning, coordinating, and implementation of environmental activities of the Maritime Administration. Although the position is broad in scope, the employee's duties are focused primarily on the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and general environmental compliance for the Agency.
Major duties
The Environmental Protection Specialist: Conducts National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews of proposed Agency actions in accordance with Agency, Department, and CEQ guidelines, regulations, administrative orders and prepare appropriate documentation. Provides technical assistance to the Director and senior staff in the Office of Environmental Compliance in support of carrying out the Agency's duties under NEPA. Participates in a broad range of environmental evaluations and the subsequent development of findings and recommendations to the Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation, federal, state, and local governments, other organizations, and the private sector on environmental issues. Provides technical guidance on the protection of the environment by the prevention, control, and abatement of pollution generated from vessels, port facilities, shipyards, and fleet facilities, including Federal facilities such as the National Defense Reserve Fleet. Provides guidance for Agency compliance with local, state, and federal environmental laws and regulations. Assists with the development of Requests for Proposals, Invitations for Bids, and other documentation that supports Agency goals. Evaluates proposals, bids, compliance plans, and other documents submitted to the Agency relating to ship disposal and other Agency activities. Monitors vessel disposal processes, consisting of facility and vessel site visits and documents review, to ensure compliance with contract requirements regarding environmental and safety laws and regulations as well as to ensure accordance with any interagency agreements. Serves as Contracting Officers Representative (COR) in order to manage environmental support contracts related to Agency environmental activities. The ideal candidate should have experience in managing a wide variety of environmental compliance programs.
What you need to qualify
To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. To qualify for the Grade 13, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12, it must include: Experience in the processes and procedures of the National Environmental Policy Act and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. To qualify for the Grade 14, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13, it must include: Experience in managing National Environmental Policy Act and Deepwater Port Act projects; AND Experience in preparing and reviewing Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Technical Competence, Environmental Planning, Decision Making, Compliance – Mastery knowledge of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Council on Environmental Quality regulations, environmental laws, executive orders, and agency-specific policies governing environmental review and compliance. Planning and Evaluating, Strategic Thinking, Program Management - Ability to plan, coordinate, and evaluate environmental programs involving multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and significant public interest. Problem Solving, Critical Thinking, Research - Skill in analyzing complex environmental issues involving biological, cultural, socioeconomic, and physical resource impacts. For all types of consideration, 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, religious, 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. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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