This position is located in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Asst Secretary for Community Planning and Development. If you do not meet any of the categories listed below, you may wish to apply under announcement 24-HUD-1178-P which is open for any U.S. citizen to apply. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply.

Duties

As an Environmental Protection Specialist, you will: - Develop policies, procedures, and guidance documents to implement the Department's responsibilities on environmental matters pursuant to the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and related Legislation and Executive technical and procedural assistance to all CPD staff, both field and Headquarters. - Provide guidance on achieving compliance with 17 federal environmental laws for complex, controversial, and unique projects. Apply new developments and theories to major environmental compliance problems not susceptible to remedy by established methods. Examples include: environmental noise, radon, air pollution, toxic wastes and industrial hazards. - Conduct analysis of complex projects and programs, establishing nationwide precedence. Makes decisions or recommendations significantly changing, interpreting, or expanding important HUD programs for environmental compliance. Provide leadership and input into HUD's environmental regulations and policies. The incumbent responds to Departmental and Congressional inquiries and requests for information regarding environmental issues. - Work closely with Office of General Counsel and Departmental and Program Environmental Clearance Officers in reviewing and commenting on Administration, Congressional and other Federal Agency proposed legislation for its effect or impact on CPD programs and environmental responsibilities.

Requirements

Qualifications

You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Specialized experience for the GS-14 is one year experience at the GS-13 level, or equivalent that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience must include: - Planning, implementing, or authoring environmental compliance guidance and regulations for projects under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 (83 Stat. 852) [42 U.S.C. 4321]; AND - Advising senior leadership on environmental protection and compliance issues Experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume. Time-in-Grade: In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-14 you must have been at the GS-13 level for 52 weeks. Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Asst Secretary for Community Planning and Development Administrative Resource Center Parkersburg, WV 26101 US
• Name: Applicant Call Center
• Phone: 304-480-7300
• Email: [email protected]