Environmental Protection Specialist
What you'd do
You will serve as an Environmental Protection Specialist for Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks.
Major duties
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: The position provides environmental compliance support to the Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks Planning and Compliance Branch. The position reports to the Chief of the Planning and Compliance Branch, collaborates with other branch staff, and represents the branch on multiple project-specific interdisciplinary teams (IDTs). Advises and coordinates the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) environmental compliance process for a variety of projects and plans. Guides an interdisciplinary team of compliance specialists and subject matter experts in the analysis and minimization of potential environmental impacts of proposed actions. Collects and analyzes field data and prepares statement of findings for projects that may impact floodplains and wetlands. Supports the preparation and submittal of federal and state environmental permitting applications. The position prepares or assists in the preparation of other related environmental documentation, including biological assessments, floodplains and wetlands statements of findings, and federal and state environmental permitting applications. Develops and maintains positive and effective working relationships (orally and in writing) with NPS staff, agencies, key stakeholders, and the public.
What you need to qualify
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 08/17/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. To qualify for this position at the GS-12 grade level, you must possess the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: Experience: To qualify, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: managing the production of environmental compliance documents and functions as a compliance coordinator leading or coordinating all aspects of the compliance process for the park to ensure adherence with the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) and other federal environmental laws; reviewing proposed actions and ensuring that environmental effects are considered in planning and decision making, that these considerations are documented, and where applicable, an opportunity is provided for public involvement; analyzing and managing environmental information and information systems; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with project managers and interdisciplinary team members in minimizing environmental impacts; and coordinating or consulting with various Federal resource and regulatory agencies and non-government entities regarding environmental issues. You must include hours per week worked. Volunteer Experience: 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.
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