This position is part of the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management - National Energy Technology Laboratory, Department of Energy. As a Environmental Protection Specialist, you will provide environmental management and environmental protection expertise and support to DOE programs, projects or initiatives.

Duties

As a Environmental Protection Specialist, you will: Carry out complex DOE environmental protection/sustainability projects and initiatives. Evaluate the effectiveness of new environmental protection/sustainability concepts and ideas. Contribute to the development and implementation of a comprehensive Department wide environmental management program. Manage project compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other environmental statutes and regulations. Coordinate with scientists, engineers, attorneys, and other environmental professionals in DOE and other agencies to exchange new information on environmental protection, sustainability and compliance to assure compatibility with similar activities being conducted. Conduct studies of issues associated with the siting, permitting and integration of power plants, carbon capture systems, carbon dioxide pipelines, transmission lines and related facilities.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.
• If selected, your appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• If selected, you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• Position is included in a Bargaining Agreement.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position (at the GS-14 level).
• All employees at NETL are eligible to telework as long as established criteria is met. However, telework is not an employee right and is subject to supervisory approval.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENT: GS-13 - SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL the following: 1. Reviewing environmental policies for factors that may affect projects, including siting, permitting and integration of power plants, carbon capture systems, carbon dioxide pipelines, transmission lines and other related facilities. 2. Developing information for stakeholders on environmental factors, including sustainability and compliance. 3. Contributing to the development of a comprehensive environmental management program. GS-14 - SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL the following: 1. Identifying changes in environmental policies to determine how those changes may affect projects, including siting, permitting and integration of power plants, carbon capture systems, carbon dioxide pipelines, transmission lines and other related facilities. 2. Providing environmental protection advice to stakeholders to address technical elements, including sustainability and compliance. 3. Developing a comprehensive environmental management program. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must (1) meet all of the requirements as described in this section; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as scoring in the in Well Qualified category (or higher). You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management - National Energy Technology Laboratory Department of Energy Human Capital Shared Service Center 1000 Independence Ave, SW Washington, DC 20585 US
• Name: David Johnson
• Phone: 202-805-1653
• Email: [email protected]