This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in the Programs Implementation (EPI), Pollution Prevention and Abatement (EP), Environment, Fish and Wildlife (E), Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). A successful candidate in the Natural Resource Specialist (Environmental Compliance) position will serve provide senior scientific and technical expertise for pollution prevention and abatement programs, projects, and natural resource protection/management issues.

Duties

As a Natural Resource Specialist (Environmental Compliance), 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 3 days per pay period.
• This position requires a valid driver's license as a condition of employment.
• After employment, this position may be subject to periodic physical examinations, as prescribed by competent medical authority and at BPA expense, if exposed to health hazards.
• 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.
• Frequent overnight travel (11 or more days of overnight travel per month for field work).
• Work is performed in the office and field. Fieldwork requires moderate physical exertion including hiking through BPA rights of way, which includes very steep and uneven terrain.
• The work involves lifting and positioning generators weighing up to 50 lbs.
• The work is performed in a variety of weather conditions. Exposure to hazardous substances and various types of contamination may occur. Protective clothing and respiratory equipment are required when appropriate.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENT: Degree: Biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. 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) providing scientific expertise in the planning, development, coordination, and implementation of environmental and natural resource protection measures for utility corridor, facility or similar projects; and 2) applying knowledge of Federal, State and local laws and environmental regulations related to vegetation management, utility corridor maintenance, infrastructure construction, or similar programs. "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

This vacancy has a positive education requirement. In order to be rated as qualified, you must provide copies of your college transcripts. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Department of Education Accreditation Search to verify school accreditation.

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.DO NOT email or mail in any of your application documents. Documents will not be accepted outside of the online application system.

Failure to provide copies of your college transcripts may result in a rating of "Ineligible".

Contacts

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