The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is ranked within the top 5 mid-size agencies through the Partnership for Public Service’s Best Places to Work in the Federal Government Rankings! This Environmental Protection Specialist position is located in the Office of Energy Project. For more information visit: OEP   

Duties

This position is located in the Division of Hydropower Administration & Compliance in the Office of Energy Projects

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• A background investigation is required.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• Generally, male applicants must be registered with the Selective Service.
• If using education to qualify, you must submit transcripts.
• Relocation expenses will not be paid.
• You may be required to divest certain energy-related securities.

Qualifications

To view the eligibility and qualification requirements of an Environmental Protection Specialist  GS-0028, please visit: Environmental Protection Specialist  You can qualify based on your education OR one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 level, OR have a combination education and experience. Specialized experience is defined as: Experience applying environmental laws and preparing documents (including but not limited to Environmental Assessments or Environmental Impact Statements pursuant to NEPA or other laws or regulations, study plans or reports, or research papers) that assess the effects of existing or proposed infrastructure (to include but not limited to natural gas pipelines, storage projects, LNG projects, hydropower projects, dams, levees, surface water intakes, canals, flumes, water and wastewater treatment systems, stormwater retention and control, constructed wetlands, roads, pipelines, airports, solar arrays, windfarms, fossil fueled generating plants, nuclear plants, commercial fisheries, agriculture, and aquaculture). 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 any volunteer experience. Please do not cut and paste  the position description, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume, as this will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

Education

If you are using your education to qualify for this position, transcripts are required. Failure to submit a copy of your transcripts at the time of application will result in your application being marked incomplete and you will not receive further consideration.

Contacts

• Address FERC 888 First Street, NE Washington, District of Columbia 20426 United States
• Name: Valita Robinson
• Phone: 202-502-6618
• Email: [email protected]