- Position Title
- Environmental Protection Specialist
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- SE-1630-JELA-18-10019038-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, December 18, 2017 to Wednesday, January 3, 2018
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions AND you:
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
- have a rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs showing a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more; OR,
- are retired from active military service with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more?
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service. You must also submit the disability letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs or Armed Service and the Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, Standard Form 15.
3.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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4.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
5.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
6.
Are you a veteran who separated from active duty under honorable conditions and you:
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- recently separated (within the past 3 years)
- are a disabled veteran
- served on active duty during a war, campaign or expedition OR
- received an Armed Forces Service Medal
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a term appointment?
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualification Requirements
1.
Carefully read the following descriptions of experience and education. Select the one that best describes your qualifications for Environmental Protection Specialist, GS-028-11:
For the following statements, choose the one answer that best describes your education and experience in relation to that statement.
A- I do not have education, training or experience in performing this task.
B- I have had education or training in performing the task, but have not yet performed it on the job.
C- I have performed this task on the job. My work on this task was monitored closely by a supervisor or senior employee to ensure compliance with proper procedures.
D- I have performed this task as a regular part of a job. I have performed it independently and normally without review by a supervisor or senior employee.
E- I have supervised performance of this task or I am normally the person who is consulted by other workers to assist them in doing this task because of my expertise.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Ensure natural resource management and environmental documents are technically adequate and conform to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance and related regulations, policies, and guidelines.
3.
Serve as a leader or team member of an interdisciplinary team to collect environmental data, oversee preparation, internal review and public involvement of compliance documentation.
4.
Prepare compliance documentation such as environmental assessments or environmental impact statements.
5.
Research, interpret and properly apply provisions of a broad range of environmental regulations and legislation (such as the NPS Organic Act, the Historic Preservation Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts, the State Environmental Quality Act) and relevant Executive Orders.
6.
Coordinate with federal agency (DOI, Office of Environmental Policy and Compliance (OPEC); Environmental Protection Agency appropriate state agency and other federal resource and regulatory agencies and non-government entities regarding environmental issues.
7.
Develop innovative and improved methods or techniques to address conflicts between scientific resource information and policy requirements.
8.
Assist in research, data gathering and writing a variety of environmental compliance documents.
9.
Draft general correspondence for the review and signature by supervisor or higher official.
10.
Facilitate meetings with the general public, interest groups, government representatives, and private sector entities. .
11.
Develop contract specifications, scope of work and government cost estimates for projects.
12.
Research and prepare interagency Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding that meet agency guideline criteria.
13.
Promote or develop and maintain good working relationships to achieve team objectives.
14.
Give presentations at professional conferences about environmental or wilderness concepts or problems.
15.
Represent agency position regarding sensitive issues, agency concerns regarding external proposals and environmental policies and procedures.
16.
Provide oral consultations in response to requests regarding environmental compliance procedures and assistance in document preparation.
17.
Develop contract specifications, including scopes of work and government cost estimates for compliance-related work.
18.
Write internal documentation for the administrative record in support of proposals, decisions, or actions taken.
19.
Write consultations in response to requests from supervisor or higher official on environmental compliance procedures an for assistance in document preparation.
20.
Assist in developing public involvement strategy and facilitate public hearings and workshops.