This position is located in in the Resource Stewardship division at Independence National Historical Park. The primary purpose of the position is to serve as an environmental specialist assisting with the parks' environmental compliance. Open to the first 50 applicants or until 01/09/2025 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration.

Duties

Assists in the preparation, internal review, and the public involvement strategies and review process for assigned environmental compliance documents and reports findings to supervisor with recommendations. This position may also be concerned with the environmental condition of properties at the park. The incumbent is required to have knowledge of restoration principles applicable to duties in several functional areas, including natural and cultural resources and compliance. Facilitation of public meetings and workshops. Evaluates NPS project work for potential environmental effects and ensures compliance with applicable policies and regulations. Ensures documents are technically adequate and conform to NEPA, and NPS regulations, policies, and guidelines. Participates in investigations in determining the relevancy, nature, and scope of information required to identify, evaluate, and recommend alternative management strategies and attendant impacts. Basic information includes but is not limited to socioeconomic patterns, regional and local air quality, identification of air quality related values, resource sensitivity and significance, NPS management objectives, planning and management constraints, topography, flora, fauna, climate, existing uses and facilities, legal land status, cooperating agency objectives and public preferences. Advises and keeps supervisor informed of sensitive issues and NPS concerns regarding external proposals. Participates in policy development, development of recommendations, and implementation of proposed actions associated with environmental impact studies and special projects. Prepares and maintains documentation related to the compliance process. Documentation including mapping of resources in ArcGIS. This position is in the Resource Stewardship division at Independence National Historical Park. Established in 1948, Independence National Historical Park, preserves and interprets many of the most important resources associated with the American Revolution and the founding of the United States of America. The centerpiece of the park is Independence Hall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation and the US Constitution were debated and adopted in the 18th century. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the nation's sixth largest city, Independence National Historical Park is the city's primary cultural attraction. Park offices are in the historic Merchant's Exchange Building within walking distance of several mass transportation stops. The park routinely hosts elected and appointed officials and hosts numerous permitted special events each year. Annual visitation averages 5 million people. The position reports directly to the chief of Resource Stewardship. The division manages the compliance process for the park including National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) and the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) as well as all scientific research permit requests. While known for its significant cultural resources, the park is on the Atlantic Flyway for migratory birds. Independence Mall, the wide-open space to the north of Independence Hall, is an important resting stop for birds in Philadelphia.

Requirements

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-01/09/2025-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Credit will be given for all appropriate qualifying experience. To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST clearly indicate the nature of the duties and responsibilities for each position, starting and ending dates of employment (month/year), and the resume must reflect full and/or part-time or total number of hours worked (i.e., work 40+ hours a week, rather than indicating full-time). If part-time, the hours must be annotated to be able to pro-rate the amount of qualified specialized experience. To qualify for this position at the GS-09 grade level, you must possess at least one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Examples of qualifying specialized experience may include, but is not limited to; analysis of environmental, natural and/or cultural conditions; assisting in developing specified portions of categorical exclusions or environmental assessments in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); applying laws, regulations and guidelines pertaining to protecting natural and cultural resources; assisting in drafting, editing, revising, and issuing environmental compliance documents; communicating resource information to groups or individuals in a clear, concise, and professional manner; establishing and maintaining effective working relations with project managers and an interdisciplinary team to meet environmental program goals and objectives. You must include hours worked per week. -OR- EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least a Master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.B or J.D., if related. You must include transcripts. -OR- Successful completion of a combination of education and experience as described above. To combine education and experience, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of completed graduate education beyond the first year by 18 (or 27 for quarter hours). Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify. You must submit copies of your college transcript(s) with your application and include hours per week worked. Volunteer Experience: 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.

Education

To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

Contacts

• Address Independence National Historical Park 143 S Third Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 US
• Name: Sarah Hummel
• Email: [email protected]