Summary This position is established to assist the Office Director and senior environmental staff in the planning, coordinating, and implementation of environmental activities of the Maritime Administration. Although the position is broad in scope, the employee's duties are focused primarily on the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and general environmental compliance for the Agency. Responsibilities The Enviromental Protection Specialist: Conducts National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews of proposed Agency actions in accordance with Agency, Department, and CEQ guidelines, regulations, administrative orders and prepare appropriate documentation. Provides technical assistance to the Director and senior staff in the Office of Environmental Compliance in support of carrying out the Agency's duties under NEPA. Participates in a broad range of environmental evaluations and the subsequent development of findings and recommendations to the Maritime Administration, Department of Transportation, federal, state, and local governments, other organizations, and the private sector on environmental issues. Provides technical guidance on the protection of the environment by the prevention, control, and abatement of pollution generated from vessels, port facilities, shipyards, and fleet facilities, including Federal facilities such as the National Defense Reserve Fleet. Represents the Maritime Administration in and with international and domestic environmental and compliance rule-making and standards writing bodies, including but not limited to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), US Coast Guard (USCG), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), and American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) International Standards Worldwide. Assists with the development of Requests for Proposals, Invitations for Bids, and other documentation that supports Agency goals. The ideal candidate should have experience in managing a wide variety of environmental compliance programs. Must have experience in the processes and procedures of the National Environmental Policy Act. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S.Citizen and eligible for consideration. You must meet specialized experience to qualify. Required documents must be submitted by the closing date. Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance the organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: This position involves travel. A government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only. PCS/RELOCATION/RECRUITMENT: Permanent Change of Station (PCS), Relocation, and Recruitment Incentive authorization varies by position/selection and a service agreement may be required. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: You must complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed). TIME-IN-GRADE: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the competitive or excepted service in the executive branch to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions contained in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. Qualifications To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. To qualify for the Grade 14, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13, it must include: Experience with environmental laws and regulations, including the processes and procedures of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and Deepwater Ports. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Technical competence - Expertise in U.S. environmental laws and regulations, with the ability to advise stakeholders and resolve highly complex, sensitive, or controversial environmental issues. Critical thinking - Skilled in analyzing complex environmental issues and develops effective, defensible solutions. Decision making - Ability to make sound decisions and advise senior leadership on sensitive environmental @contexts. For all @types of consideration, 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. For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education Additional Information The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Transportation and its Operating Administrations from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Transportation by email at, FairChanceAct@dot.gov. To learn more, please visit our page at: The Fair Chance to Compete Act | US Department of Transportation This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.
