This position is located 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 an expert analyst for the Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation (EPHP) Program. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Duties

As an Environmental Protection Specialist, GS-0028-12/13, your typical work assignments may include the following: Applying knowledge of environmental conditions, impacting the human and natural environment to conceive, develop, and coordinate the implementation of agency level policy, guidance, and training related to Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation matters. Complying with the environmental and cultural resource laws, regulations, and executive orders including the National Environmental Policy Act, National Historic Preservation Act, and Endangered Species Act and advancing actions to support integration of environmental justice considerations and resilience readiness. Establishing and maintaining liaisons with other Federal agencies and representing the Department on interagency working groups on Environmental Planning and Historic Preservation activities. 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.
• Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required.
• 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.
• 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 for GS-13: 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) Writing policy or guidance pertaining to environmental planning and historic preservation (EPHP), including compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and the Endangered Species Act (ESA); 2) Preparing consultation documents and reports to support EPHP compliance actions; 3) Examining EPHP programs to ensure compliance with applicable federal and departmental rules and regulations; 4) Assessing current and proposed legislation and regulations related to program operations to develop implementation plans and recommendations for director approval. Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level. Specialized Experience for GS-12: 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) Providing technical interpretation of policy pertaining to environmental planning and historic preservation (EPHP) including compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and the Endangered Species Act (ESA); 2) Conducting technical review of documents and reports to support EPHP compliance activities; 3) Monitoring the implementation of EPHP programs to ensure compliance. 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: Jenny Kern
• Phone: (912) 267-3100
• Email: [email protected]