This position is part of the WAPA-UGP-Upper Great Plains. As a NEPA Compliance and Document Management Coordinator, Environmental Protection Specialist (NEP A Coordinator), the employee plans, implements, advises, and participates in Upper Great Plains environmental protection operations and activities. This is not a remote position. The selectee will be required to be physically present at one of the duty location(s) identified.

Duties

As an Environmental Protection Specialist (NEPA Coordinator) you will perform the following duties at the full performance level:

Requirements

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: For the GS-09: One year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting two (2) of the following four (4) items: Preparing/reviewing environmental impact statements (EIS), environmental assessments (EA), supplemental analyses (SA), categorical exclusions (CX), and other documentation to implement the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. Interpreting environmental protection regulations for endangered species, cultural, environmental justice, clean air, clean water, and other requirements for programs and activities. Advising about NEPA matters, regulatory provisions, requirements, and guidance. Collaborating with State, local, Tribal, and other Federal government agencies, private industry, contractors, and public to ensure compliance with environmental standards and requirements. OR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION: Master's or equivalent graduate degree, OR two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, OR LL.B. or J.D., if related. OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Combination of education and experience to successfully perform the duties of the position. For the GS-11: One year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting two (2) of the following four (4) items: Providing advice on natural resources management and protection, regulatory compliance, and project review and planning. Leading and managing environmental protection projects and coordinating work with other staff members. Interpreting environmental protection regulations for endangered species, cultural, environmental justice, clean air, clean water, and other requirements for programs and activities. Preparing environmental impact statements (EIS), environmental assessments (EA), supplemental analyses (SA), categorical exclusions (CX), and other documentation to implement the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. OR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION: Three full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR COMBINATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: You may qualify on a combination of education and experience, the total percentage of experience at the required grade level compared to the specialized experience requirement, as well as the percentage of completed education compared to the educational requirement must equal at least 100 percent. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

If substituting education for specialized experience you must submit proof of your qualifying education. Failure to provide college transcripts may result in a rating of 'Ineligible'. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.

Contacts

• Address WAPA-UGP-Upper Great Plains 12155 W. Alameda Pkwy Lakewood, CO 80228 US
• Name: Michael Dickison
• Email: [email protected]