This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in Environmental Compliance for Transmission (ECT) organization of Environmental Planning and Analysis (EC), Environment, Fish and Wildlife (E), Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). A successful candidate in the Environmental Protection Specialist position will serve as an expert for environmental services and provide a wide range of high level regulatory, scientific, and policy analysis within the environmental arena.

Duties

As a Environmental Protection Specialist, you will:

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• This position does not support remote work. You will be required to report physically to the official reporting worksite as specified by the supervisor, but no less than 2 days per pay period.
• This position requires a valid driver's license as a condition of employment.
• May be required to serve as Contracting Officers Representative for BPA grants and agreements; this duty includes additional training and certification.
• A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work.
• Current Federal employees or other individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check.
• Occasional field work may necessitate walking on uneven terrain in dense brush and trees or in wet slippery conditions. Field work may require working in a variety of weather conditions, including rain, snow, fog, and sun.
• Proper clothing, boots, and other protection may be required. May be required to carry a 15-20 pound backpack.

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 [GS-12] in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as:1) serving as a technical expert on federal, state, and local environmental laws, regulations, policies and procedures (e.g., National Environmental Policy Act, the Endangered Species Act; Clean Water Act, National Historic Preservation Act, etc.) providing advice to both internal and external stakeholders; 2) leading the analysis of a program or project's impact on fish and wildlife and recommending mitigation or enhancement measures; and 3)collaborating with multiple stakeholders in the development of environment assessments, impact statements, and other technical documents. There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-13 level. "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. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

Contacts

• Address Bonneville Power Administration P.O. Box 3621 Portland, OR 97208 US
• Name: Luisa Monroy-Flores
• Phone: 503-230-5888
• Email: [email protected]