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Duties

In this position, you will serve as Federal Preservation Officer. Typical work assignments include: The primary function is to review projects that have been recommended for NEA funding that potentially trigger National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 exclusion or National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) review as they relate to potential historical preservation and/or environment consequences, commonly referred to as NHPA/NEPA review. To facilitate successful outcomes, the incumbent will develop and maintain working relationships with stakeholders in the Section 106 process, including NEA staff, State Historic Preservation Officers (SHPOs), and Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (THPOs). Work with NEA staff to maintain or improve a system that records the progress of each review and assess the priorities for project review based on the project's period of performance. Prepare written responses to inquiries regarding the status of NEA review of project activities, and brief appropriate staff regarding potentially of complex and controversial projects.

Requirements

Qualifications

In order to Qualify for this position, you must meet the following requirements: Specialized Experience: GS-13: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level performing the following duties: 1) Assisting with portions of reviews utilizing knowledge of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); 2) Analyzing and evaluating how regulatory and/or enforcement programs are administered; and 3) Assisting with program evaluation and measurement techniques in determining the extent of compliance with rules and regulations. GS-14: You qualify for the GS-14 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level performing the following duties: 1) Conducting reviews utilizing knowledge of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); 2) Developing analysis and evaluation of how regulatory and/or enforcement programs are administered; and 3) Developing appropriate program evaluation and measurement techniques to determine the extent of compliance with rules and regulations. Please Note: You must clearly show in your resume and claim on the questionnaire how you meet the specialized experience requirements above, or you will be rated ineligible. You must have experience with conducting reviews utilizing knowledge of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) as described above in order to qualify for this position. In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the advertised grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the dates worked and total number of hours per week. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS resume template. However, if you do not use the template you must ensure that your resume contains ALL required information which includes hours worked, starting & ending month and year, and if Federal employment (series, pay plan, and grade). Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Office of Grants Management National Endowment of the Arts 400 7th Street SW Washington, DC 20506 US
• Name: Philadelphia Services Branch
• Email: [email protected]