Job opening: Environmental Protection Specialist
Salary: $59 966 - 94 317 per year
Relocation: YES
Published at: May 06 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource.
The Ukiah Field Office is offering a relocation incentive starting at $5,000 to attract highly qualified candidates.
This position is located in the BLM Ukiah Field Office located in Ukiah, California. Information about Ukiah and the surrounding area can be found at: cityofukiah.com
We expect to fill 1 vacancy at this time; additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.
Duties
Conducts research, gathers/maintains environmental data relating to mitigation of surface impacts and restoration of surfaces to a productive condition.
Coordinates and participates in inspections of hazardous sites to identify sites needing additional work to achieve adequate restoration.
May serve as a member of a Field/District office interdisciplinary team dealing with issues concerning environmental protection and natural resource assessment activities.
Correlates environmental data and adapt/apply computer modeling techniques to simulate changes in air, water, soil and other factors that may affect human health and the environment. Provides the team with the results of the analysis.
Makes recommendations on implementation of mitigating measures to reduce the impacts.
Participates in conducting related natural resource inventories and monitoring activities that support land use plans. Conducts follow-up actions to releases and spills such as recovery and mitigation.
Assists in the coordination of research projects and the preparation of grants, agreements, and/or contracts for hazardous materials cleanup, site remediation, and environmental assessments.
Works closely with senior specialists in coordinating and consulting with local Tribal Councils, State agencies, other Federal Agencies, government officials, special interest groups, and other members of the general public.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Be sure to read the How to Apply and Required Documents Sections.
- You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
- Direct Deposit Required.
- Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
- Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.
- An applicant appointed to this position must possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.
- May require a one year probationary period.
Qualifications
In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience.
To qualify for the GS-09, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is further defined as demonstrating a working knowledge of the theories, principles, and techniques of natural resource management related to developing and monitoring mitigation stipulations for surface use activities and reclamation. Conducting compliance and monitoring of abandoned mine land sites and other hazardous materials sites for the protection of public land resources; planning, implementing, and evaluating environmental protection programs; advising management on environmental program status and environmental planning efforts; preparing reports; and training others on specific environmental topics. OR have completed a master`s or equivalent graduate degree. A copy of your college transcript must be provided; OR have 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related. A copy of your college transcript must be provided; OR have an equivalent combination of education and specialized experience as described above. A copy of your college transcript must be provided.
To qualify for the GS-11, you must one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09 in the Federal service: Specialized experience is further defined as comprehensive knowledge of natural resource principles as they relate to developing and monitoring mitigation stipulations for surface use activities and reclamation. Analyzing and evaluating diverse environment conditions; analyzing biological components and processes in the context of ecosystems including environmental factors, physical-chemical and social relationships; and working as a member of an interdisciplinary team. OR have completed the requirements for a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. A copy of your college transcript must be provided; OR have 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. A copy of your college transcript must be provided; OR have an equivalent combination of the specialized experience and education described above. A copy of your college transcript must be provided.
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 meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Education
If using education to qualify, you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information.
Contacts
- Address BLM California State Office
BLM California State Office, CA-945
2800 Cottage Way
Suite W-1623
Sacramento, CA 95825
US
- Name: Shayla Costello
- Email: [email protected]
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