Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Environmental Protection Specialist. You can make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Provo, Utah

Duties

Monitors the preparation and completion of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analyses and associated documentation throughout the Region. Conducts environmental studies and evaluations concerning a variety of resources, such as social-economic, land, air, water, wildlife, fisheries, and/or additional special areas. Develops and participates in the execution of effective interagency coordination and public involvement and information programs for the purpose of assuring compliance with NEPA and other environmental requirements. Leads and participates as a member of interdisciplinary teams for the purpose of providing environmental compliance expertise, conducting environmental analyses , and determining the applicability of and assuring compliance with environmental laws.

Requirements

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. If qualifying based on education, a copy of your unofficial transcripts must be provided with your application. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level in which you are applying: Specialized Experience: Applicants must have one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (obtained either in the private or public sectors) performing 3 of the 4 following duties: (1) Interpreting National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) laws, regulations, policies, and guidance for specific land and resource management programs and projects; (2) Providing technical direction to ensure environmental compliance; (3) Directing the activities of natural resource professionals by establishing work schedules and priorities; (4) Providing input for policies for the purpose of assuring environmental requirements are appropriately integrated with activities which affect land and water resources. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Volunteer Experience: 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, 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. You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies". You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors if applicable, by 03/20/2024.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience at the grade level(s) of this announcement.

Contacts

• Address Upper Colorado Basin Region, Provo Area Office Bureau of Reclamation 125 South State Street Room 8100 Salt Lake City, UT 84138 US
• Name: San Antonio Services Branch
• Phone: 816-541-8101
• Email: [email protected]