Supervisory Environmental Protection Specialist DIRECT HIRE

The Supervisory Environmental Protection Specialist:

• Ensures that all projects administered by the Division are developed and constructed in compliance with the applicable local state and Federal environmental laws.
• Provides leadership in the development and implementation of new policies work processes and process improvements.
• Leads team members in the preparation review and evaluation of NEPA documents and environmental documentation in accordance with 23USC 139 and 23 CFR 771 and Section 4(f)documents in accordance with 23 CFR 774.
• Instructs and advises Division personnel concerning environmental issues and coordination actions required by proposed projects and monitorsthe environmental elements during design and construction.
• Responsible for the full impact of the applicable regulations accepted environmental practices and procedures able to discuss projects withcompliance personnel and obtain the best solution for the project in the existing environment.
• Advises CFLHD personnel concerning environmental issues and coordination actions required by proposed projects to expedite the projects andcoordinates the monitoring of the environmental elements during design and construction.

The ideal candidate for this position will have experience with highway transportation projects coordination of environmental actions in ateam environment establishing successful partnerships with land management environmental resource and/or regulatory agencies and haveeffective communication and relationship-building skills. This position is a senior-level career professional who is experienced in applyingNational Environmental Policy Act National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and related laws and regulations. Experience managing a teamof environmental and/or cultural resource professionals is desired.

• You must be a U.S. citizen & meet specialized experience to qualify
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date
• Required documents must be submitted by the closing date.
• Direct Hire Authority/SME will be used to fill this position

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

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 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.

• 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.
• BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:A background security investigation is required for all selected individuals. Appointment will be subject to the applicants successful completion of the security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Applicants may be required to successfully complete a one-year probationary period (unless already completed).
• SUPERVISORY PROBATIONARY PERIOD: New supervisors must complete a 1-year probationary period (unless already completed).

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position you must meet the specialized experience requirements.

To qualify for the Grade 13 you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12 it must include:

• Experience providing leadership coordination and support for environmental and/or cultural resources programs related to projects.
• Experience managing and evaluating the effectiveness of a variety of environmental and/or cultural resources policies related to implementing projects.
• Experience as a subject matter expert representing an organization working with grantees state and local governments and/or community groups to effectively implement federal environmental and/or cultural resource regulations.
  
  

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:

• Leadership - Influences motivates and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
• Administration and Management- Knowledge of planning coordination and execution of business functions resource allocation and production.
• Oral Communication (*) - Expresses information (for example ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example technical sensitive controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others attends to nonverbal cues and responds appropriately.
• Written Communication- Writes in a clear concise organized and convincing manner for the intended audience.
• Environmental Engineering - Knowledge of the concepts principles theories and methods to protect and improve the quality of the environment and its resources; and to monitor control abate and prevent pollutants.

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: applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.