Summary This position is part of the WAPA-UGP-Upper Great Plains. As an Environmental Protection Specialist (NEPA Coordinator), you will act as a NEPA Compliance and Document Management Coordinator, Environmental Protection Specialist (NEP A Coordinator). You will plan, implement, advise, and participate in Upper Great Plains environmental protection operations and activities. THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION. YOU MUST REPORT TO ONE OF THE DUTY LOCATIONS LISTED IN THE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Responsibilities As an Environmental Protection Specialist (NEPA Coordinator), some of your duties will include but are not limited to: Serve as project manager for environmental planning activities within the Western Area Power Administration, Upper Great Plains region. Serve as the Department of Energy's NEPA Document Manager and completes project administrative records. As part of NEPA compliance for regional construction and maintenance activities, and interconnect requests, prepares or reviews environmental impact statements (EIS) and environmental assessments (EA), and Categorical Exclusions (CX) Advise management about assigned environmental quality, preservation, and enhancement activities. Collaborate with State, local, Tribal, and other Federal government agencies, private industry, contractors, and public to ensure compliance with environmental standards and requirements. THIS IS A DEVELOPMENTAL POSITION WITH THE FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL AT THE GS-12. Selection may be made at the GS-11 or GS-12. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. This employer participates in the e-Verify program. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period. Employees serving on a probationary or trial period may be terminated at any time during the probationary or trial period for performance, conduct, or business-related reasons in the interest of Federal service. In accordance with Executive Order 14170, applicants are encouraged to respond to the four short, free-response, essay questions in the questionnaire. Answers to these questions are not scored or rated. Your answers will be reviewed by the hiring manager and agency leadership if you are referred for selection consideration. A valid State driver's license is required. Incumbent must be able to operate a government vehicle and obtain and maintain Defensive Drivers certification. Defensive Driver's Training will be completed upon employment. Same day and/or overnight travel up to 20% may be required. The wear of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required. The incumbent may be required to work during inclement weather conditions such as high temperatures, rain, sleet, snow, and extreme cold. Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Qualifications Qualification requirements in the vacancy announcements are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook, which contains federal qualification standards. This handbook is available on the Office of Personnel Management's website located at: https://www.opm.gov/policy. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. The experience need not have been in the federal government. To qualify for the GS-11:Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level in the Federal service. This experience includes ALL the following: Providing advice on natural resources management and protection, regulatory compliance, and project review and planning. Interpreting environmental protection regulations for endangered species, cultural, environmental justice, clean air, clean water, and other requirements for programs and activities. Preparing environmental impact statements (EIS), environmental assessments (EA), supplemental analyses (SA), categorical exclusions (CX), and other documentation to implement the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. OR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION: Three (3) full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR A combination of education and experience to successfully perform the duties of the position. To qualify for the GS-12: Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. This experience includes ALL the following: Applying environmental laws and regulations to develop and administer environmental planning, compliance, and quality assurance programs. Evaluating proposed and alternative actions, alternative mitigation measures, and recommends appropriate environmental impact mitigation strategies Preparing environmental impact statements (EIS), environmental assessments (EA), supplemental analyses (SA), categorical exclusions (CX), and other documentation to implement the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. "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. Time-in-Grade: Current career or career-conditional GS employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional GS employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current career or career-conditional federal employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is primarily sedentary but may require visits to the field to conduct studies, which may involve some climbing, walking, stooping, etc. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed primarily in an office setting with occasional field trips to project sites. Fieldwork may expose the employee to adverse weather, high temperatures, rugged terrain and walking. Education If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website. DO NOT email or mail in any of your application documents. Documents will not be accepted outside of the online application system. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. You may submit a copy of your informal transcripts denoting coursework and degree earned; however, if selected, a final job offer will not be extended until you submit your formal transcripts. Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE. For general information on government-wide Telework polices visit: www.telework.gov. Applicants may request Reasonable Accommodation (RA) when applying or competing for a job due to a medical condition or to exercise religious beliefs. If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process, please contact the Agency Contact listed on this vacancy announcement. If selection is made at a lower grade, promotion up to the full performance level may be made without further competition. However, promotion(s) will depend on the performance of the incumbent and are not guaranteed. Promotion Potential: The full performance level of this position is the GS-12. The selectee for this position may be eligible to receive a recruitment or relocation incentive. You will need to sign an employment agreement to be eligible for this incentive. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized. This position may be eligible for creditable service towards annual leave. Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. DOE may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Salary: The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Rest of US salary and will be adjusted to include locality payment for selected duty location. General Schedule locality pay tables may be found under Salaries & Wages. ADDITIONAL PAY INFO: These locations are under the Rest of US salary: Billings, MT; Bismarck, ND; Ft Peck, MT; Huron, SD; Watertown, SD; Montrose, CO; Salt Lake City, UT:GS-11: $73,939-96,116/GS-12:$88,621-$115,213 Lakewood, CO/Loveland, CO:GS-11: $82,440-$107,167/GS-12: $98,811-$128,460 Phoenix, AZ: GS-11: $77,343-$100,541/GS-12: $92,702-120,518 Folsom, CA: GS-11: $81,960-$106,543/GS-12: $98,236-$127,712
