This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Navajo Region in Gallup, New Mexico. The incumbent contributes to the mission and associated initiatives and responsibilities by serving as an expert in the reduction of environmental risk and liability utilizing environmental regulations and NEPA compliance. This is a Bargaining Unit position, for more information see What are bargaining units?

Duties

Serving as an expert in the reduction of environmental risk and liability utilizing environmental regulations and NEPA compliance. Responsible for the planning, preparing, oversight and implementation of NEPA projects to review and analyze and apply mitigation strategies on trust lands or at BIA Federal facilities and restore or protect trust resources. Responsible for reviewing and analyzing incoming applications for Categorical Exclusions (CE), Environmental Assessments (EAs), Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for environmental impacts to trust lands, allotted and federally-owned properties. Consults with other federal agencies, States, and Indian Tribes to design, evaluate, review and coordinate environmental projects requiring NEPA compliance on behalf of the Navajo Region.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Indian Preference applies
• You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit
• You may be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period
• A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
• Incumbent is required to operate a government motor vehicle, must possess a valid driver's license, and have a safe driving record within the 3 year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form 3607.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for Administrative and Management for GS-0028, Environmental Protection Specialist Series) GS-12: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level. Examples of specialized experience includes, but is not limited to serving as a senior advisor to management on requirements of NEPA environmental compliance and planning; writing environmental assessments and scope of work, evaluating existing environmental conditions or releases to determine the correct regulatory approach for mitigation or remediation actions; dealing with multiple agencies at the local, state, tribal, and federal levels; synthesizing complex environmental information from a variety of sources for inclusion into documents readily understood by the public; conducting environmental training and presentations; understanding and incorporating management policies into completed documents; coordinating long and short term goals that incorporate multiple entities; coordinating with contractors to ensure all projects follow regulatory statutes and contracting requirements; incorporating both environmental and safety regulations; working as a multi-media remedial project manager for regulatory statues managed by federal, state, and tribal regulations. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date. NOTE: THE PAY FLEXIBILITIES OF A RELOCATION BONUS MAY BE AUTHORIZED PENDING AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS AND MANAGEMENT APPROVAL.

Education

Education is not required for this announcement.

Contacts

• Address BIA Center for Recruitment Albuquerque BIA Center for Recruitment Albuquerque 1011 Indian School Road, NW Suite 136 Albuquerque, NM 87104 US
• Name: Human Resources
• Phone: (505) 563-5124
• Email: [email protected]