- Position Title
- Environmental Protection Specialist (NEPA)
- Agency
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
- Announcement Number
- NMFS WCR-24-12537600-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, September 12, 2024 to Wednesday, September 25, 2024
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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.
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-0028-03 pay band or equivalent grade level (GS-11/12) in the Federal service.
2.
Which of the following best describes your experience interpreting and applying legal and regulatory requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Council on Environmental Quality regulations, and agency policy for a wide range of actions.
3.
Which of the following best describes your experience assisting in developing public involvement strategy, facilitating public hearings and workshops, and analyzing public comments.
4.
Which of the following best describes your experience preparing informational and reference materials to enable others to understand and address environmental compliance needs.
5.
I have applied the following laws, regulations and/or policies. (Choose all that apply)
6.
Which of the following best describes your experience performing a full range of NEPA activities, such as writing and reviewing Environmental Assessments and Environmental Impact Statements, and decision documents.
7.
Which of the following best describes your experience analyzing NEPA documentation for consistency and accuracy with regulatory requirements.
8.
What is your experience reviewing, editing, and providing technical support regarding applicable management and policy documents under the ESA, MSA, MMPA and NEPA?
9.
Describe your experience producing written guidance plans and strategies for implementing program initiatives?
10.
Which of the following best describes your experience training other employees and partners on NEPA.
11.
Which of the following best describes your experience advising or instructing on NEPA (e.g., giving presentations to peers, leading meetings/discussions, providing training sessions, conducting peer reviews of documents, etc)
12.
Which of the following best describes your experience informing and making recommendations to supervisor and management of emerging issues, potential controversy, conflict, and collaborative opportunities associated with National Environmental Policy Act compliance.
13.
Which of the following best describes your experience giving presentations at conferences, meetings and public meetings about the NEPA process.
14.
Which of the following best describes your experience applying, writing, preparing, and/or coordinating National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents such as Categorical Exclusion Reviews, Environmental Assessments, or Environmental Impact Statements.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
15.
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.