- Position Title
- Environmental Protection Specialist
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- NOS ONMS-23-11730346-ST Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, December 2, 2022 to Friday, December 16, 2022
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current Department of Commerce employee who meets the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
- This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you will be separated; and
- You have a current performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- You have not yet been separated.
3.
Are you a current or former employee of a Federal agency (other than the Department of Commerce) who meets the definition of displaced from a position in the competitive service that makes you eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? If yes, please confirm that you meet all the following eligibility requirements:
- This position is in the same local commuting area as the position of record from which you were separated; and
- This position is at a grade level no higher than the grade of the position of record from which you were separated; and
- This position has no greater promotion potential than the position of record from which you were separated; and
- Your last performance rating of record was at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- You were separated from your position of record less than one year ago.
4.
Are you a current/former employee of a Federal agency listed below that has a valid interchange agreement with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) who meets the eligibility requirements for applying under merit promotion procedures for positions in the competitive service? Eligibility requirements include:
- Must currently be serving under an appointment without time limit in another merit system or have been involuntarily separated from such appointment without personal cause within the preceding year; and
- Must currently be serving in or have been involuntarily separated from a position covered by an interchange agreement (some agreements do not cover all positions of the other merit systems); and
- Must have served continuously for at least 1 year in the other merit system prior to appointment under the interchange agreement.
- Tennessee Valley Authority
- Nuclear Regulatory Commission
- Veterans' Health Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs
- The Department of Defense (The Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System) Agreement
- Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) employees of the Department of Defense
- Federal Aviation Administration
- Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration
- Corporation for National and Community Service
5.
Are you a current or former Federal employee of a Land Management Agency that meets the eligibility requirements listed below? Land Management agencies include the Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the National Park Service, the Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the Bureau of Reclamation.
- Must have been initially hired into a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and
- Must have served under one or more time-limited appointments at a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years; and
- Must have performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and
- If no longer employed by the land management agency, must have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing.
6.
Do you meet one of the following competitive merit promotion eligibilities?
- Transfer Eligible. This includes current Federal employees serving on a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service who have only held positions with a full performance level (FPL) lower than the FPL of this position.
- Reinstatement Eligible. This includes former Federal employees who served on a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service and only held positions with a full performance level (FPL) lower than the FPL of this position. NOTE: Former employees who obtained career tenure are reinstatement eligible indefinitely; former employees who did not obtain career tenure are reinstatement eligible for 3 years from the date of separation; and former employees with veterans' preference who served on a career or career-conditional appointment are reinstatement eligible indefinitely regardless of career tenure.
- Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) Eligible. This includes veterans whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND either served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military OR are entitled to veterans' preference.
7.
Do you meet one of the following non-competitive merit promotion eligibilities?
- Transfer Eligible. This includes current Federal employees serving on a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service who holds or has held on a permanent basis a position at the same or higher full performance level (FPL) than the FPL of this position.
- Reinstatement Eligible. This includes former Federal employees who served on a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service and held on a permanent basis a position at the same or higher full performance level (FPL) than the FPL of this position. NOTE: Former employees who obtained career tenure are reinstatement eligible indefinitely; former employees who did not obtain career tenure are reinstatement eligible for 3 years from the date of separation; and former employees with veterans' preference who served on a career or career-conditional appointment are reinstatement eligible indefinitely regardless of career tenure.
8.
Are you a current or former employee of one of the Federal agencies listed below who is eligible for non-competitive consideration?
- Postal Career Service Employee
- Postal Rate Commission Employee
- Government Accountability Office (GAO) Employee
- Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts Employee
9.
Are you a veteran separated under honorable conditions who has a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more? This includes:
- Veterans who retired from active military service with a disability rating of 30% or more; or
- Veterans rated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) since 1991 or later to include disability determinations from a branch of the Armed Forces at any time, as having a compensable service-connected disability of 30 % or more.
10.
Are you a former overseas employee who meets the eligibility requirements described below?
- Must have completed at least 52 weeks of creditable overseas service in an appropriated fund position(s) as a family member during the time you accompanied a sponsor officially assigned to an overseas area; and
- Must have received a performance rating of record that was at least fully successful or the equivalent; and
- Must have returned to the United States to resume residence less than 3 years ago.
11.
Are you the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who meets one of the eligibility requirements listed below?
- Military member has been issued orders for a permanent change of station (PCS). You are included in these orders and have been married to the military member on or prior to the date of your spouse's PCS orders; are relocating with your spouse to the new duty location; and you have not previously been appointed using this authority under these orders. *OR*
- You are the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired with a disability rating of 100% at the time of retirement; or the spouse of a member of the Armed Forces who retired or separated from the Armed Forces and has a disability rating of 100% from the Department of Veterans Affairs. *OR*
- You are the widow or widower of a member of the Armed Forces who was killed while in active duty (it does not have to be combat related) and you have not remarried?
12.
Are you a former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member, or a current or former Peace Corps employee who meets one of the requirements described below for noncompetitive eligibility?
- Former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past twelve months. *OR*
- Former Peace Corps volunteer or VISTA member who has completed your service within the past 36 months and are requesting an extension of your non-competitive eligibility due to your military service, status as a full-time student, or other experience related to this position. *OR*
- Current Peace Corps employee who has completed at least 36 months of continuous service without a break in service of 3 days or more. *OR*
- Former Peace Corps employee who completed at least 36 months of continuous service and has been separated from the Peace Corps for less than three years.
13.
Are you a former member of the Public Land Corps (PLC) who meets the requirements below for noncompetitive eligibility?
- Served as a qualified youth (age 16-30) on an appropriate conservation project completing a minimum of 640 hours of satisfactory service that included at least 120 hours through the PLC; and
- Completed PLC service within the last two years; and
- Possess a copy of the "Certificate of Eligibility for Noncompetitive Hiring Status (PLC)" signed by a bureau PLC Coordinator.
14.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric, or mental disability that qualifies you for a Schedule A Disability Appointment for which you can provide appropriate documentation issued by a licensed medical professional; a licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist; or any Federal agency, State agency, or an agency of the District of Columbia or a U.S. territory that issues or provides disability benefits?
15.
Are you a veteran separated under honorable conditions who meets one of the eligibility requirements listed below for a Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA)? NOTE: VRA is limited to positions at the GS-11 level or below.
- Disabled veteran; or
- Veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized; or
- Veteran who, while serving on active duty in the Armed Forces, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces Service Medal was awarded; or
- Recently separated veteran (i.e., within the past 3 years).
16.
Are you eligible under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA)? This includes veterans whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions AND either served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military OR are entitled to veterans' preference.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this position with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application.
Please ensure that your resume clearly identifies job title(s) (including job series and grade, if federal employee); duties description; education; starting and ending dates (month and year); and hours worked per week as stated in the vacancy announcement.
Please ensure that your resume clearly identifies job title(s) (including job series and grade, if federal employee); duties description; education; starting and ending dates (month and year); and hours worked per week as stated in the vacancy announcement.
1.
ZA-3: Do you have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower pay band (ZA-2) or GS-09 grade level in the federal service OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related OR an equivalent combination of education and experience? See the "Qualifications" section for the definition of specialized experience.
2.
ZA-4: Do you have at least one year of specialized experience which is equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level or the next lower pay band (ZA-3) in the Federal service? (See the "Qualifications" section of this announcement for the definition of specialized experience.)
For each item below, select the best response/s that most accurately describe your current level of experience and capability using the scale/s below.
3.
Which of the following best describes your experience preparing environmental analysis documents such as Environmental Assessments (EA), Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) and Categorical Exclusion Memos to comply with NEPA?
4.
Describe your experience in conducting environmental compliance assessments/audits (including writing up findings).
5.
Describe your experience performing environmental analysis and ensuring that the documentation is in compliance with environmental laws?
6.
Describe your experience formulating plans and environmental analysis documentation to make decisions and recommendations on environmental policies and programs?
7.
Which of the following best describes your experience preparing environmental compliance program policy guidance regarding ocean and coastal environments.
8.
Which of the following best describes your experience with the consultation and permitting process for the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA), National Marine Sanctuaries Act (NMSA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA)?
9.
Select the response that best describes your knowledge of environmental compliance and management.
10.
Do you have work or academic experience in managing and maintaining a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance program?
11.
Which of the following best describes your experience developing policies, regulations, or guidance to help organizations implement the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act?
12.
What is your training or experience with developing and implementing project timelines in concert with other requirements related to achieving NEPA and other ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resource management compliance objectives?
13.
What is your experience in advising and communicating policy interpretation to management and employees?
14.
Do you have experience working with managers, resource specialists, scientists, legal counsel, or other subject matter experts in gathering, organizing, analyzing and evaluating data associated with the development of draft and final NEPA documents and commenting on other agency NEPA documents?
15.
I have experience applying and administering the following laws and regulations: (Please check all that apply.)
16.
Do you have experience interpreting legislative and administrative environmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance?
17.
Please describe your experience implementing the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), including drafting the required NEPA documents.
18.
Please describe your knowledge of Federal environmental regulations, policies and procedures in order to provide technical guidance to Department program managers in the areas of National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act, Marine Mammal Protection Act, National Historic Preservation Act, and National Marine Sanctuaries Act. Select one of the following that best describes your experience.
19.
What experience do you have with environmental related training (including NEPA)? Check all that apply.
20.
Do you have experience supporting efforts to coordinate and develop national (or large-scale) multi-disciplinary, science-based conservation programs?
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
21.
I certify, to the best of my knowledge, that all the information in my application is true, and that I have truthfully and accurately represented my work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education. I understand that providing false or fraudulent information may be grounds for not hiring me or for firing me after I begin work. I also certify that I have read the entire vacancy announcement; that I have reviewed my answers to the eligibility questions for accuracy; and that I understand what supporting documentation, if any, is required for submission and when it's due.