This position is located in the State Office of Dover, DE in USDA/Rural Development (RD). The incumbent of this position serves as an environmental advisor and analyst managing a wide range of source issues to support RD's environmental policies and procedures and review responsibilities.

Duties

Conducts consultation with federally­-recognized tribes and State Historic Preservation Officers under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and determines effect on listed species under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act. Conducts audits of field offices to determine their compliance with Rural Development environmental policies and procedures and that processes and controls are being correctly followed. Assesses environmental training needs for staff, applicants, and consultants, prepares appropriate training materials, and conducts training as needed. Develops and maintains Natural Resource Management Guide and other compliance tools as required to assist in the preparation of environmental review documentation and efficient program execution.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. For the GS-12 level: Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level or it non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates experience and knowledge of environmental reviews, coordination with federal, state and tribal statutes and regulations, environmental policies and procedures; analyzing and reviewing of documents, environmental impact of proposals and historic properties and natural resources; reviewing and ensuring mitigation measures are integrated with loan and grant documents; conducting audits for compliance and program outreach, policies and procedures; experience recommending approval of environmental review documentation and decisions. Education cannot be substituted for experience at the GS-12 level. NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the GS-0028 series set forth in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards by the closing date of the announcement. A copy is available at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Rural Development 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Barbara Rivera
• Email: [email protected]