This position is located on the Oklahoma State USDA/Rural Development (RD) Staff. The incumbent will serve as a Environmental Protection Specialist for the State of Oklahoma. This position is not remote or virtual. The selectee will be expected to report in person to the assigned duty location.

Duties

Incumbent reviews studies, analytical reports, and other project related documentation prepared by applicants and their consultants submitted in accordance with RD. Incumbent conducts audits of field offices to determine their compliance with RD environmental policies and procedures. Advises staff, applicants, consultants and federal, state or local natural resource or regulatory agency staff verbally or in writing on appropriate RD procedures. Administers, maintains and supports the collection of relevant environmental and historical property information associated with specific RD projects. Assesses environmental training needs for staff, applicants and consultants.

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 time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. For GS-11 level: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level; or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates: knowledge of the established principles, concepts, and methods of environmental protection program work. Skilled in data gathering and analysis techniques to collect and review technical information on environmental activities. Applying the knowledge of statutes, regulations, and precedent decisions governing environmental operations to plan, implement, or monitor environmental programs and services OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related OR a combination of education as described and specialized experience. For GS-12 level: Applicants must possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level; or its non-Federal equivalent that demonstrates: Practical knowledge of one or more environmental sciences or related fields (e.g., biology, ecology, chemistry, hydrology, radiation physics, environmental law, real property functions, or statistics),sufficient to assess and correlate environmental data. Ability to perform major technical and support role in assuring adherence to the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act, National Historic Preservation Act, Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act and other applicable statutes, regulations, and Executive Orders. Skilled in the review of technical information on environmental activities; solving problems pertaining to environmental protection. No substitution of education is acceptable at this grade 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

For the GS-11: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related OR a combination of education as described and specialized experience.

For GS-12: No substitution of education is acceptable at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Rural Development 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Shavon Johnson
• Phone: 202-604-7700
• Email: [email protected]