ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST

Full Job Description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.

Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Using comprehensive knowledge to serve as a recognized technical authority in National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance; 2) Ensuring that any risks associated with a proposed action are communicated to the decision-maker prior to signature of a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) or Record of Decision (ROD); 3) Communicating with other internal and external organizational components; and 4) Serving as an expert in reviewing and advising on a wide range of federal and state environmental statutes, regulations and Executive Orders, including the National Environmental Policy Act, Coastal Zone Management Act, California Coastal Act, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and Marine Mammal Protection Act.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Major Duties:

• You will serve as a nationally recognized technical authority on National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Executive Order 12114.
• You will advise employees on environmental issues to promote compliance with environmental protection procedures.
• You will interpret federal, state, and local laws and regulations (e.g., Clean Water Act, Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), Oil Pollution Act) to maintain compliance.
• You will gather and analyze technical data and information in support of environmental programs (e.g., Project Design and Construction, NEPA, Water Quality, CZMA, ESA Pollution Prevention).
• You will participate in meetings or public hearings regarding environmental protection matters.
• You will interface with regulatory agencies, commands and tenants, and members of the private sector on the development of guidance and policies for environmental issues.