Environmental Protection Specialist

Full Job Description

This position serves as an Environmental Protection Specialist for the Office of Airports (ARP), Great Lakes Regional Airports Division, Detroit Airports District Office (DET ADO) in support of the Airport Improvement Program (AIP).

RESUMES ARE LIMITED TO TWO PAGES.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC AND INCLUDE INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION.

See "How to Apply" for more information.

Specialized experience is experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of the position to be filled and has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.

To be creditable, specialized experience must be at least equivalent to the next lower grade or band level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

To qualify for this position at the FV-G level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least three years of progressively responsible general experience that demonstrates the ability to analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, recognize solutions, plan and organize work and convey information, with at least one year equivalent to the FG/GS-4 level.

OR, Education substitution: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, gained from an accredited college or university.

OR, Combination education and experience may be qualifying for this position.

Refer to OPM's Operating Manual Qualification Standards at, http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/group-stds/Gs-admin.asp for more information.

To qualify based on education you must submit a copy of your high school or college transcripts or certificates.

To qualify for this position at the FV-H level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-G, FG/GS-5-9 levels.

Examples of specialized experience include: 1) Synthesizing the written work products across a wide variety of environmental disciplines.

2) Editing technical documents, and writing for a wide audience so that complex issues can be conveyed to the general public.

3) Overseeing the environmental regulatory process, including scoping, public participation and public notice and the ability to communicate this process to others.

To qualify for this position at the FV-I level, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H, FG/GS-10-12 levels.

Examples of specialized experience include: 1) Experience in reviewing or developing environmental documents such as Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Environmental Assessments (EAs), or Categorical Exclusions (CATEX).

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following has been determined to be a selective factor for this position.

This means possession of this criterion is part of the minimum qualifications and is essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Applicants who do not possess this criterion are ineligible for further consideration.

Experience with NEPA review or development of environmental documents such as Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Environmental Assessments (EAs), or Categorical Exclusions (CATEX).

IMPORTANT: Ensure that your work experience supports your Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA), and Technical Requirements answers.

Your answers and associated work experience will be evaluated further to validate whether the answers that you selected are appropriate. Major Duties:

FV-G Duties: Performs a mixture of basic and routine (but progressively more difficult) assignments under the close direction of a manager, project/program manager, team leader or more experienced technical specialist.

Assists other employees or acts as an individual contributor and/or member of a team. Applies basic technical knowledge and limited experience to accomplish assignments.

Assists more experienced EPS's in data gathering for NEPA and other federal environmental laws for airport development and planning projects.

These services include, but are not limited to: tracking the environmental analysis, agency consultation, public involvement and preparation of environmental documents in accordance with NEPA and FAA requirements.

These include Categorical Exclusions (CATEX), Environmental Assessments (EA), Findings of No Significant Impacts (FONSI), Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) and Records of Decisions (ROD).

FV-H Duties: Performs a mixture of routine and multiple and varying assignments, under the limited direction or a manager, project/program manager, team leader or more experienced technical specialist.

Applies experience and detailed technical knowledge to plan and accomplish assignments.

Assists more experienced EPS's with reviewing Airport Noise Compatibility Studies prepared pursuant to 14 CFR Part 150.

Provides input to Planners, Engineers, and airport sponsors in the development of Airport Capital Improvement Plans and Master Plans to ensure compliance with NEPA and other environmental laws.

Provides input to Part 139 inspectors and other lines of business to minimize environmental impacts while promoting airport/aviation safety.

This includes participation in the development and review of Wildlife Hazard Assessments and Management Plans. Assists with the review of Scopes of Work payment requests and related project documents.

Reviews grant applications, payment requests and other grant-related documents. Determines eligibility of work on projects involving environmental studies or assessments.

Prepares correspondence for review by more experienced EPS's including Congressional correspondence, briefing papers, approval letters and guidance to sponsors associated with all aspects of airport development.

Demonstrates some independence in planning time and using assigned resources to accomplish assignments and small projects.

FV-I Duties: Provides specialized technical input and guidance to Planners, Engineers, and airport sponsors in the development of Airport Capital Improvement Plans and Master Plans to ensure compliance with NEPA and other environmental laws.

Provides technical input and guidance to Part 139 inspectors and other lines of business to minimize environmental impacts while promoting airport/aviation safety.

This includes participation in the development and review of Wildlife Hazard Assessments and Management Plans. Contacts are internal and external.

May act as a key technical point of contact for assigned activities. Reviews and approves Scopes of Work, payment requests, grant applications and related project documents.

Determines eligibility of work on projects involving environmental studies or assessments.

Reviews and prepares correspondence including Congressional correspondence, briefing papers, approval letters and guidance to sponsors associated with all aspects of airport development.

Participates in national teams to review current policy and guidance. Identifies and informs management of problems that require their attention.

Often develops and recommends techniques to address problem situations. Resolves all but unique technical problems without the intervention of management or a more experienced technical specialist.

Work is reviewed periodically, typically at major milestones and at completion, for technical compliance and alignment with the requirements of the project or other work activity.

Performs other duties as assigned.