- Position Title
- Environmental Protection Specialist (Term)
- Agency
- Office of the Secretary of the Interior
- Announcement Number
- OS-6011-24-CM-098(DEU) Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, May 7, 2024 to Wednesday, May 29, 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.
Do you wish to be considered under CTAP?
To be eligible for Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), a person must:
Be a current or former permanent competitive status DOI federal employee displaced from a position in the same local commuting area of the vacancy with a current (or last) performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To claim eligibility under CTAP, you must submit the following documentation with your application:
Copies of the appropriate documentation which includes:
- Reduction in force (RIF) separation notice;
- SF-50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area;
- You MUST also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record.
3.
Do you wish to be considered under ICTAP?
To be eligible for Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP), a person must:
Be a current or former permanent competitive status federal employee displaced from a position in a non-DOI federal agency (e.g., IRS, VA, Department of Labor, etc.) in the same local commuting area of the vacancy with a current (or last) performance rating of record of at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To claim eligibility under ICTAP, you must submit the following documentation with your application:
Copies of the appropriate documentation which includes:
- Reduction in force (RIF) separation notice;
- SF-50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area;
- You MUST also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record.
Preferences
1.
Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position.
2.
Would you accept a term appointment?
3.
It is your responsibility to ensure that your resume and correct documents are uploaded and received. Please, verify during the application process on the "application review page" that you have uploaded the appropriate documentation as stated in the required documents section of the vacancy announcement. No documentation will be accepted after the closing date of the announcement. I understand that it is my responsibility that I must submit a resume and all required supporting documentation prior to the closing date of the announcement.
4.
What attracted you to this position?
5.
If you have ever held a Federal position please indicate your pay plan, highest grade held, and dates held below (e.g. GS-13; 08/15/11 - 08/15/12). If applying based on noncompetitive eligibility and if you do not have prior Federal service, please type "N/A" in the text box below.
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6.
Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement have the option to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) that have vacancies within the same occupational series, grade, promotion potential and in the same geographic location(s), including within the same metro/commuting area. Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration. If you select "yes", your information could potentially be shared with other bureaus if there is a need to fill another position. If you select "no", your information will NOT be shared with other bureaus. Do you agree to have your information shared with other bureaus?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this vacancy. Please select the response that best reflects how you meet the qualification requirements for this position.
1.
Select the statement that most closely matches your experience as defined in the vacancy announcement for the GS-13 grade level.
2.
Select the statement that most closely matches your experience as defined in the vacancy announcement for the GS-14 grade level.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
3.
Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level implementing and interpreting Federal environmental laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to review and evaluate complex and sensitive environmental issues, programs, and proposed projects?
4.
Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level providing technical assistance pertaining to Federal environmental issues and resolving problems in agency/organization environmental programs?
5.
Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level collaborating with staff and management on environmental issues and policy development or interpretation and advising coworkers on technical and/or policy guidance pertaining to environmental issues, including NEPA, other environmental analysis and review processes, and monitoring and reporting on their implementation?
6.
Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level solving problems that relate to environmental programs and monitoring environmental compliance for Federal, State and/or local governments or organizations?
7.
Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level developing, implementing, and interpreting Federal environmental laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to review and evaluate complex and sensitive environmental issues, programs, and proposed projects?
8.
Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level providing policy guidance pertaining to Federal environmental issues and resolving problems to agency/organization environmental programs?
9.
Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level collaborating with staff and management on environmental issues and policy development and advising management on technical and/or policy guidance pertaining to environmental issues, including NEPA, other environmental analysis and review processes, and monitoring and reporting on their implementation?
10.
Do you have at least one year of experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level solving problems that relate to environmental programs and implementing environmental compliance programs for Federal, State and/or local governments or organizations?
From the descriptions below, select the response(s) that best describes how your background meets the requirements for the position. Read all responses before making your selection.
You are required to answer every question in the questionnaire. YOUR RESUME MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM IN THE QUESTIONNAIRE IN ORDER TO BE FOUND QUALIFIED AND CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.
11.
Have you been the primary presenter of environmental information to senior leadership of your organization?
11a.
If you answered "yes" to the question above, please specify where this experience is documented in your resume (by indicating place of employment, job title and length of time performing the duties). (limit 250 characters)
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12.
Stakeholder Engagement focuses on developing and enhancing two-way communication between the organization and its stakeholders.
13.
You are coordinating the office's priority initiative and everyone on the project has been on edge and tense lately due to the senior leadership's pressure to finish the project on time. The tension has grown so much that your status and team meetings degrade, and meetings become shouting matches where the team members are pointing fingers at each other for missed deadlines. One of the team members is asking to be excused from future meetings, citing the tension is upsetting to them. Your supervisor has now expressed interest in attending the team meetings to better understand how the project is performing, the issues involved for completing the project, and the Director is talking about adding project scope. In this situation, which of the following would be the best approach for you to take?
14.
Select the statement that best describes your experience working collaboratively with middle level Federal government representatives on environmental programs or projects to frame environmental issues, develop chains of communication, and provide leadership toward resolution of problems.
15.
Select the statement that best describes your experience working collaboratively with top and middle level Federal government representatives on environmental programs or projects to frame environmental issues, develop chains of communication, and provide leadership toward resolution of problems.
16.
Select the statement(s) that describe the interpersonal communication skills you have applied to environmental issues.
17.
Select the statement(s) that describe(s) your experiences aiding a variety of people with new or difficult environmental concepts as a regular part of your job.
18.
There is no difference in meaning between the following two sentences:
Federal government officials met to discuss long-standing problems, public participation and equity.
Federal government officials met to discuss long-standing problems, public participation, and equity.
Federal government officials met to discuss long-standing problems, public participation and equity.
Federal government officials met to discuss long-standing problems, public participation, and equity.
19.
Between the following two sentences with the same meaning which is considered preferable for written communication?
20.
Select the written product(s) you have produced as a regular part of a job.
21.
In the process of enhancing data-driven insights for environmental assessment, which of the following foundational approaches is essential to the initial phase of developing effective data analysis methodologies?
22.
To enhance data collection, analysis, and reporting capabilities for environmental projects, it is essential to ensure data integrity and leverage data insights for decision-making. In the context of integrating Geographic Information System (GIS) expertise for environmental data analysis, which of the following aspects are crucial to ensure comprehensive and actionable insights?
23.
Choose all the area(s) that apply to your program and technical experience of environmental review processes.
24.
Select the statement that best describes your experience evaluating environmental documents pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and/or Agency procedures which implement NEPA, including purpose and need, analysis of alternatives, public participation and environmental analysis.
25.
Choose the area(s) in which you have experience monitoring and/or evaluating environmental policies and programs for compliance or performance outcomes. Check all that apply.
26.
From the list below, select the statement(s) that describe your problem-solving experience to identify, recommend alternatives and solutions, and adjudicate and resolve complex environmental problems with other parties to reach a practical outcome. Check all that apply.
27.
Where the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) is applicable, there are limited circumstances where an equivalent State environmental process can be used in place of a NEPA process?
28.
A National Environmental Policy Act process does not require which of the following: (select one response)
29.
Which are ways to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act: (select all appropriate responses)
30.
Under the National Environmental Policy Act, when is an environmental impact statement necessary?
31.
Which of the following proposed Federal activities would not require a review under the National Environmental Policy Act?
32.
Select the statement that best describes your experience providing advice and assistance on environmental issues.
33.
Choose the statement that best describes your experience interpreting laws, regulations, and policy impacting environmental decision making for Agency Headquarters and field offices as it relates to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
34.
Which statement best describes your highest level of experience implementing the National Environmental Policy Act to comply with current and new/changing environmental law, regulations, and or executive orders?
35.
Select the statement that best describes your experience in identifying resolutions to environmental conflicts and providing recommendations to collaboratively advance environmental stewardship.
36.
Do you possess or are able to obtain a valid state driver's license?