- Position Title
- Environmental Protection Specialist
- Agency
- Agriculture, Rural Development
- Announcement Number
- DE-TBD-12329402-2024-LG Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, February 28, 2024 to Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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 USDA employee who meets the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee, in which received official notice that your job is no longer needed or that you will lose your job by Reduction-in-Force (RIF)? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you 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.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you 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.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than USDA? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.
• you are located in the same local commuting area as 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.
4.
Have you registered for reemployment consideration AND meet one of the below:
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
• Are you a current or former competitive service USDA employee who will be or was separated by Reduction-In-Force (RIF) and received a rating of satisfactory or above as your last annual performance rating?
OR
• Are you a former USDA competitive service employee who separated due to a compensable injury or disability?
Preferences
1.
Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location.
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2.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
3.
Are you a current or former Political appointee, Presidential appointee, and/or non-career Senior Executive Service (SES) appointee?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in an Environmental Protection Specialist position with the Federal government. Please respond accordingly to the self-assessment questions below and insure responses are consistent with experience and reflective within your application
1.
Have you read the "Required Documents" section of the vacancy announcement and understand that your resume must include all specific information as outlined, such as 1) personal information that includes name, address, contact information; 2) education; 3) detailed work experience related to this position as described in the major duties including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment (MM/YY); title, series, grade for each job on your resume (if applicable); 4) other qualifications and do you understand that failure to submit all required information or legible documents prior to the closing date of the announcement will result in loss of consideration?
2.
Select the following statement that is most applicable to your specialized experience qualifications for GS-11 as stated in this announcement.
3.
Select the following statement that is most applicable to your specialized experience qualifications for GS-12 as stated in this announcement.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Indicate your level of proficiency in interpreting and applying Federal, state, local natural, cultural and/or environmental laws, regulations, directives, and other policies.
5.
Apply knowledge of current developments in the fields of environmental, natural, and/or cultural protection.
6.
Interpret environmental policies, guidance, and compliance tools to individuals external to the agency.
7.
Provides professional guidance and expertise in the areas of the environmental, cultural, and/or natural resource protection.
8.
Which types of technical documents do you have extensive experience reviewing? Select all that apply.
9.
Please indicate your level of experience with the applying the requirements and procedures of laws and regulations related to the protection of environmental, natural, and/or cultural resources (National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), etc.).
10.
Choose the answer that best describes your experience with managing projects that require the evaluation of environmental issues. Select all that apply.
11.
Select the response that best describes your past or present experience with managing, coordinating, and overseeing the work of private contractors:
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Convey ideas, findings and technical information in a clear and logical manner.
13.
Present or provide technical or non-technical information or briefings on environmental issues as a speaker at public meetings.
14.
Coordinate and facilitate interagency or public meetings.
15.
Make verbal presentations before varied groups presenting potentially controversial issues.
16.
Represent an organization before professional/scientific groups by making presentations, presenting papers, or serving on professional panels.
17.
Conduct comprehensive environmental training to diverse audiences within and outside the agency.
18.
Which of the following best describes your experience briefing key management and decision-making officials on environmental regulatory matters and issues, status of projects, areas of concern, and assisting officials in identifying the consequences and impacts of current and/or planned actions on environmental resources:
19.
Prepare technical information with clarity and precision for diverse audiences.
20.
Evaluate environmental laws, regulations, Executive Orders, directives, or proposed
legislation and prepare analytical reports and recommendations for agency action.
legislation and prepare analytical reports and recommendations for agency action.
21.
Skill in preparing technical reports, briefings, summaries, scientific or cultural analyses and other documents, including those of a complex scientific nature for presentation within or outside the agency.
22.
Prepare all levels of environmental review documents and agency actions (such as Environmental Reports, Assessments and/or Environmental Impact Statements).
23.
Skill in operating computer or electronic devices utilizing a variety of software programs.
24.
Select the answer that describes your experience preparing technical reports, briefings, summaries, scientific or cultural analyses and other documents for presentation within or outside the agency:
25.
Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Submitting false information or attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for terminating you after you have been hired. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.