The position is in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Under Secretary for Management, Office of the Chief Readiness Support Officer, Sustainability and Environmental Programs (SEP). The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Departmental analyst within SEP. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Duties

As a Environmental Protection Specialist, GS-0028-12/13, your typical work assignments may include: Coordinating the implementation of a comprehensive nationwide EPHP program under the direction of the Program Director. Establishing and maintaining liaisons with and represents the Department to other Federal agencies; Congressional staff; other DHS organizations; Tribal, state, and local governments; and members of the public on EPHP activities. Independently providing guidance and technical support to components regarding EPHP matters. Applying knowledge of environmental conditions, impacts to the human and natural environment, and protection activities related to cultural and tribal resources to conceive, develop, and coordinate the implementation of Department-level policy, guidance, and training related to EPHP matters. All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You must submit to a pre-employment drug test.
• Current federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements.
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
• Current and former federal employees within the General Schedule (GS) must meet the time-in-grade requirements outlined in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement.
• You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
• This position is eligible for telework based on agency policy.
• This position requires a security clearance at the SECRET level to perform the assigned duties. The employee is required to obtain and maintain this clearance.
• Required to complete an Employment and Financial Interest Disclosure Report within 30 days after appointment. The Employment and Financial Interest Disclosure Report may be requested on an annual basis.
• This position may require travel up to 10% of the duty time.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as: 1) Applying comprehensive knowledge of energy management, water conservation, sustainable buildings, and climate change impacts to buildings; 2) Providing assistance with technical and program management services in support of integrating sustainability, energy efficiency, water conservation, climate change impacts into program decision making; 3) Assisting with a wide range of compliance initiatives in the following program areas that include but are not limited to; energy and water auditing, sustainable building evaluations, regulations, executive orders, and goals associated with energy and water management, sustainable building design, construction, and major renovation guidelines, and climate change impacts. You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as: 1) Applying knowledge of climate change impacts, energy and water management, and sustainable buildings to support training in the program areas of climate change, energy/water, and sustainability. ; 2) Providing research and recommendations in support of integrating sustainability, energy and water management, and climate change into program decision making; 3) Supporting the development of policy, guidance, or instruction in a wide range of compliance initiatives in the following program areas that include but are not limited to; climate change, energy/water, and sustainability. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Time-in-grade: Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement. Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE. 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. 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.

Education

Not Applicable

Contacts

• Address Department of Homeland Security Headquarters OCHCO/HRMS/MS #0170 6595 Springfield Center Drive Springfield, VA 20598-0170 US
• Name: Jared Tittle
• Phone: (912) 267-3551
• Email: [email protected]