- Position Title
- Environmental Protection Specialist
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- MW-1542-MORU-23-11976364-IN Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, May 23, 2023 to Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
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.
2.
Are you a current career/career-conditional National Park Service Federal employee and meet the following Competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
Current National Park Service Federal employee with a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a current National Park Service Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current National Park Service employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Current National Park Service Federal employee with a career or career- conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have held a career or career-conditional position at a lower grade level as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a current National Park Service Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current National Park Service employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
3.
Are you a current or former employee of a land management agency (Forest Service; Bureau of Land Management; National Park Service; Fish and Wildlife Service; Bureau of Indian Affairs; or Bureau of Reclamation) who:
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information, review Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
- was originally hired to a time-limited position under a competitive appointment; and,
- served 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,
- performed at an acceptable level of service during each period of service; and,
- if no longer employed by the land management agency, have been separated for no more than two years, and departed that position in good standing.
To verify your eligibility, you must provide documentation for the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibility, which includes ALL Appointment AND Termination SF-50s for EACH appointment as well as ALL performance evaluations, for each qualifying period of temporary employment claimed.
For more information, review Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
4.
Are you a current career/career-conditional National Park Service Federal employee and meet the following Non-competitive Merit Promotion Eligibility:
Current National Park Service Federal employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a National Park Service Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current National Park Service employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
Current National Park Service Federal employee with a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service that hold, or have previously held a career or career-conditional position at the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential as the position being announced.
To verify your eligibility as a National Park Service Federal employee, you must provide a copy of your current Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) reflecting your competitive status showing that you are a current National Park Service employee. All required documentation will be outlined in the Job Opportunity Announcement.
5.
Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?
Performance
Attention: Please submit 1) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation and 2) a list of any awards (e.g. superior performance awards, special act or achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.) you received in the last 5 years. Any performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting official. The selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection process.
1.
My performance is at an acceptable level and I am not serving under a formal Performance Improvement Plan (PIP).
If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, please submit a statement as to why it is not available. Please indicate if any prior performance appraisals/evaluations were at an acceptable level.
2.
If you do not have a current performance appraisal/evaluation, please submit a statement as to why it is not available.
Assessment 1
Minimum Qualifications. YOUR RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWER YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL FOUND TO BE NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
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From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes how your background meets the specialized experience and/or education requirements for an Environmental Protection Specialist, GS-0028-09 position. Read all the responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank, you will be rated ineligible. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified, and will not receive consideration for this position. NOTE: Start and end dates and hours worked per week are required on your resume. You must submit a copy of your transcripts indicating number of credit hours and course titles in order to qualify based on education.
Planning and Evaluating - Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Research, interpret and apply provisions of a broad range of environmental regulations and legislation (such as the National Historic Preservation Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, the Endangered Species Act, the Clean Air and Clean Water Acts) and relevant Executive Orders.
3.
Explain technical issues to a variety of individuals from within and outside of agency or organization.
4.
Apply knowledge of natural resource, cultural resource, and lands topics and programs.
5.
Apply knowledge of state and federal administrative laws, including procedures, regulations, guidelines, and precedents to inform decision making.
6.
Develop and maintain positive, professional working relationships and good rapport with diverse groups and individuals.
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Work with specialists from multiple disciplines such as wildlife, plants, aquatic resources; cultural resources; recreation; maintenance; interpretation and visitor services through an interdisciplinary resource planning process.
Project Management - Applies principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, monitoring, evaluating, and managing projects and resources, including technical performance.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Review of project planning documents to ensure they are technically adequate and conform to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance and related regulations, policies, and guidelines.
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Maintain environmental documents, files, memos, and other compliance related documentation for development of a complete administrative record.
10.
Serve as a leader or team member of an interdisciplinary team to oversee preparation of project planning and documentation.
11.
Complete compliance requirements for natural and cultural resource management, recreation use, facilities development, management plans, area development plans, or similar planning efforts.
12.
Work with a wide variety of subject matter experts in a variety of disciplines, synthesizing information, and ensuring that environmental documents adequately address all issues and topics of concern.
13.
Perform data analysis using various computer-based program software to develop products for the NEPA compliance process.
Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Prepare and make oral presentations to various internal and external groups, large and small, including the media.
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Organize information and program materials in a manner to maximize understanding by a variety of audiences.
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Coordinate public meetings for the purpose of gaining public input, explaining agency policies, and disseminating information about proposed federal actions.
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Communicate information to a wide variety of technical and non-technical audiences.
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Maintain a professional demeanor and communicate calmly in stressful situations or when discussing controversial topics.
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Develop concise oral presentations that include key information while staying within a time limit.
Writing - Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Use a variety of office computer software to include word processing, spreadsheet, database management, presentations, and other applications.
21.
Work effectively in situations where shifts in priorities, work assignments, or deadlines occur frequently due to delays or unexpected events.
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Draft general correspondence for the review and signature by supervisor or higher official, with minimal to no substantive required revisions.
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Assist in research, data gathering and writing of project planning or environmental compliance documents, such as categorical exclusions and environmental assessments.
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Assist in writing NEPA decision documents such as findings of no significant impact and records of decision.
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Write informative project descriptions for compliance documentation, including the project purpose, timing, and potential impacts.