What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Protection Specialist position at Bureau of Indian Affairs-SES Recruitment?
This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, positions report to local leadership in Central Office, Southwest Region, Western Region, Great Plains Region, Eastern Oklahoma Region, Navajo Region, Rocky Mountain Region, and Southern Plains Region.
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GS-9: I have at least 1 year of full-time specialized experience or the equivalent, comparable to at least the GS-7 in the Federal Service (obtained in either the public or private sector). Specialized experience providing assistance by researching environmental protection issues; or carrying out specified portions of environmental protection projects and identifying and recommending solutions to problems; assisting with site inspections; collecting data; reviewing documents; and analyzing evidence. These examples are not all inclusive (refer to summary of duties for specialized experience).
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EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree that is directly related to this position OR LL.B. or J.D., if related.
GS-11: I have at least 1 year of full-time specialized experience or the equivalent, comparable to at least the GS-9 in the Federal Service (obtained in either the public or private sector). Specialized experience in performing analytical duties associated with the planning, development, execution and review of environmental policies and procedures; or using analytical techniques to modify or adapt established environmental protection procedures; performing site inspections; writing reports; and recommending corrective/mitigation action or procedures for compliance. These examples are not all inclusive (refer to the summary of duties for specialized experience).
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EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR I have completed 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.M., if related to this position.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.
This is a Bargaining Unit position, for more information see USA Jobs What are bargaining units?
Qualifications:
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for Administrative and Management Positions, GS-0028).GS-9: I have at least 1 year of full-time specialized experience or the equivalent, comparable to at least the GS-7 in the Federal Service (obtained in either the public or private sector). Specialized experience providing assistance by researching environmental protection issues; or carrying out specified portions of environmental protection projects and identifying and recommending solutions to problems; assisting with site inspections; collecting data; reviewing documents; and analyzing evidence. These examples are not all inclusive (refer to summary of duties for specialized experience).
OR
EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree that is directly related to this position OR LL.B. or J.D., if related.
GS-11: I have at least 1 year of full-time specialized experience or the equivalent, comparable to at least the GS-9 in the Federal Service (obtained in either the public or private sector). Specialized experience in performing analytical duties associated with the planning, development, execution and review of environmental policies and procedures; or using analytical techniques to modify or adapt established environmental protection procedures; performing site inspections; writing reports; and recommending corrective/mitigation action or procedures for compliance. These examples are not all inclusive (refer to the summary of duties for specialized experience).
OR
EDUCATION: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; OR I have completed 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.M., if related to this position.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.
Responsibilities:
As Environmental Protection Specialist, GS-0028, your typical work assignments may include, but not limited to:- Consolidates and standardizes all NEPA activity in the region, including NEPA documentation prepared by other branches, divisions, and agencies.
- Prepares and/or manages individual Phase I Environmental site assessments (Phase I ESA), Environmental Assessments (EAs) and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs).
- Complies and analyzes baseline resource data in search for sites suspected of being contaminated and performs environmental site assessments under the direct supervision of the (DECRM) Division of Environmental, Cultural, Resource Management, Branch Chief.
- Reviews and responds to environmental documents, issues and requests submitted by tribes, private parties, and other federal agencies.
- Fulfills reporting and notice requirements, maintaining both internal files and an administrative record.
- Serves as Regional Office lead for interagency NEPA efforts, with BIA as lead or cooperating agency.
- Manages projects and contracts assigned, including tribal contracts under P. L. 93-638.
Salary : $61,722