Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Supervisory Environmental Protection Specialist. Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Yakima, Washington https://www.usbr.gov/pn/about/hr/area-information.html

Duties

Exercises primary responsibility for the preparation, processing, and review of Area environmental compliance documents. Advises and provides assistance to other Reclamation personnel concerning the intent and requirements of environmental impact analysis and assures that all appropriate agencies and publics are aware of and have access to information on Area environmental activities and related documents. Develops and directs programs authorized and actions required to assure compliance with the NEPA, FWCA, ESA, NHPA, NAGPRA and other similar regulations and programs. Provides overall guidance and coordination of field studies and environmental management activities and the preparation, content, scheduling, and processing of environmental documents concerning Area projects and activities. Works with water user entities and others in the assessment of complex water resource problems and opportunities including water supply and measurement, water distribution, system operation and maintenance procedures and techniques, and agricultural water use and efficiency.

Requirements

Qualifications

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, the HR Office must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement - this information must be clearly supported in the resume. To qualify at the GS-13 level, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-12 level in federal service. Specialized experience at this level is defined as 1) one or more of the following tasks - writing environment documents, evaluating environmental documents or participating in the development of environmental documents, for the following laws and regulations: National Environmental Policy Act (documents to include Categorical Exclusion Checklists, Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements), Endangered Species Act (documents to include Biological Assessments), National Historic Preservation Act (documents to include Memorandum of Agreement, cultural resource surveys), Clean Water Act (documents to include Nationwide Permits, Hydraulic Project Approvals, Shoreline Protection Permits). 2) Supervising or leading a diverse workforce or team comprised of administrative, professional, scientific, technical, and trade/craft related positions. 3) Evaluating environmental management policies and procedures and areas of possible involvement, application, and change. 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. You must meet all Eligibility and Qualification requirements, including any selective placement factors if applicable, by 01/31/2025.

Education

This position does not allow substituting education for experience.

Contacts

• Address Columbia-Cascades Area Office Bureau of Reclamation Columbia-Cascades Area Office 1917 Marsh Road Yakima, WA 98901 US
• Name: BOR C-PN Region 9 Human Resources Office
• Email: bor-sha-cpnjobs@usbr.gov