- Position Title
- Environmental Protection Specialist
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- SE-1628-CHAT-24-12189620-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Saturday, November 18, 2023 to Saturday, December 2, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
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.
4.
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.
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a term appointment?
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
Assessment 1
From the descriptions below, select the letter that corresponds to the highest level of education and/or
experience that you fully possess and demonstrates your ability to perform the work this position. Read all 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.
experience that you fully possess and demonstrates your ability to perform the work this position. Read all 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.
1.
If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position. 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 BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Understands environmental data and information and is able to make recommendations to reduce
impacts based on that understanding.
impacts based on that understanding.
3.
Develops and analyzes monitoring data associated with mitigation projects.
4.
Keeps management informed regarding the success or failure of mitigation efforts based on data
analysis.
analysis.
5.
Recommends and develops monitoring strategies associated with mitigation projects.
6.
Knowledge and/or experience with National Enviornmental Policy Act (NEPA), Endangered Species
Act (ESA), National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and related statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Act (ESA), National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and related statutes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
7.
Ensures technical and professional correctness of methods and techniques used in applying guidance, or when
guidance is unavailable, to develop determinations for impacts to resources.
guidance is unavailable, to develop determinations for impacts to resources.
8.
Assures that projects have included interdisciplinary teams and public participation, as appropriate.
9.
Provides recommendations to assure environmental impact objectives and policies are achieved.
10.
Understanding of NEPA and/or ESA and/or NHPA through formal training or related work assignments that requested
preparation of such decision documents. Related work assignments requiring such decision documents may include
but are not limited to construction projects,
transportation projects, or hydro-power operations.
preparation of such decision documents. Related work assignments requiring such decision documents may include
but are not limited to construction projects,
transportation projects, or hydro-power operations.
11.
Uses independent judgement to interpret relating and/or conflicting guidelines and legislative
mandates.
mandates.
12.
Provides guidance to colleagues and senior leaders on responding to complex and controversial situations that may
impact the implementation of policies, projects, or programs.
impact the implementation of policies, projects, or programs.
13.
Stays up to date on emerging issues or trends and analyzes new or proposed projects to determine
their impact on NPS resources or operations.
their impact on NPS resources or operations.
14.
Provides broad and substantive input into the environmental compliance aspects of the decision
making process.
making process.
15.
Recommends new approaches or management practices in order to meet the goals of
environmental policy.
environmental policy.
16.
Provides guidance and direction to parks and programs areas regarding the appropriate application
of agencies policy.
of agencies policy.
17.
Develops an audit procedure for reviewing park program activities and commitments, agreements and memoranda of
understanding with respect to applicable environmental law and policy.
understanding with respect to applicable environmental law and policy.
18.
Experience in environmental analysis as it relates to mitigating impacts associated with the
requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
19.
Monitors and oversees the construction or implentation of projects associated with reducing or
mitigating environmental impacts.
mitigating environmental impacts.
20.
Experience resolving controversial situations involving applications of environmental statutes where there were
disparate views and conflicting opinions exist regarding the proper application of laws
and statutes.
disparate views and conflicting opinions exist regarding the proper application of laws
and statutes.
21.
Interprets and applies policy, guidelines, and best management practices to implement an overall
environmnetal protection program to meet park objectives and advise management on control policies and practices.
environmnetal protection program to meet park objectives and advise management on control policies and practices.
22.
Familiarity with a wide variety of ongoing government programs, including but not limited to natural resources
research and management; cultural resources preservation; park planning and operations; concession management;
facility design, construction, repair-rehab, and maintenance.
research and management; cultural resources preservation; park planning and operations; concession management;
facility design, construction, repair-rehab, and maintenance.
23.
Skill in gathering, analysis and interpretation of information, formulation of planning and management alternatives,
and conducting impact analysis on those alternatives. Must be skilled in preparing and/or directing the preparation of
environmental assessments and impact statements, categorical exclusions, field review reports, proposals, and
evaluations related to park planning, facilities management, natural and cultural resources.
and conducting impact analysis on those alternatives. Must be skilled in preparing and/or directing the preparation of
environmental assessments and impact statements, categorical exclusions, field review reports, proposals, and
evaluations related to park planning, facilities management, natural and cultural resources.
24.
Knowledge of computerized geographic information systems sufficient to provide guidance and assistance to the
preserve in collecting and assembling sensitive resource information for resource planning and wilderness and natural
and cultural resource impact assessments.
preserve in collecting and assembling sensitive resource information for resource planning and wilderness and natural
and cultural resource impact assessments.
25.
Knowledge of computer word processing, spreadsheet, presentation software, and communications programs to
prepare documents, check status, and send information electronically. Knowledge of the NPS Planning, Environment
and Public Comment system sufficient to develop and process
compliance actions.
prepare documents, check status, and send information electronically. Knowledge of the NPS Planning, Environment
and Public Comment system sufficient to develop and process
compliance actions.
Assessment 2
1.
Give examples of other federal laws that must be complied with as a part of a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analysis.
2.
The goal of NEPA is to ensure that proposed federal actions have no impacts to park resources.
3.
The significance of potential impacts determines the level of analysis that will be required under NEPA. Which of the following are documents produced during the NEPA process.
4.
Using a Categorical Exclusion means
5.
NEPA only analyzes proposed federal actions that may have a negative impact to park resources like construction projects. Proposed actions that are anticipated to have a beneficial impact to park resources are not subject to NEPA analysis.
6.
The National Historic Preservation Act is a part of the National Environmental Policy Act
7.
If a project is covered by a Categorical Exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act it does not need to go through National Historic Preservation Act compliance