- Position Title
- Environmental Protection Specialist
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- NOS-ORR-23-12061165-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, July 31, 2023 to Monday, August 14, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
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.
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
Assessment 1
Please select the responses to the questions below that best describes your experience as it relates to this position.
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Environmental Protection Specialist, ZA-0028-3 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-11) in the Federal service.
2.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Environmental Protection Specialist, ZA-0028-4 or equivalent grade level (GS-13) in the Federal service.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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 or audits (including writing up findings).
5.
Describe your experience performing environmental analysis and ensuring that the documentation is in compliance with environmental laws?
6.
Do you have work or academic experience in managing, maintaining and coordinating a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance program?
7.
Describe your experience formulating plans and environmental analysis documentation to make decisions and recommendations on environmental policies and programs?
8.
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?
9.
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)?
10.
Select the response that best describes your knowledge of environmental compliance and management.
11.
Which of the following best describes your experience preparing environmental compliance program policy guidance and advising others on policies, procedures or programs.
12.
What is your experience in advising and communicating policy interpretation to management and employees?
13.
Please describe your experience implementing the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), including drafting the required NEPA documents.
14.
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.
15.
What experience do you have with environmental related training (including NEPA)? Check all that apply.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
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?
17.
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?
18.
Do you have experience supporting efforts to coordinate and develop national (or large-scale) multi-disciplinary, science-based conservation programs?
19.
Do you have experience interpreting legislative and administrative environmental policies and procedures to ensure compliance?
20.
I have experience reviewing, applying and administering the following laws and regulations: (Please check all that apply.)
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.