Overview
- Accepting applications
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Open & closing dates
05/28/2021 to 06/17/2021
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Service
Excepted
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Pay scale & grade
FV J
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Salary
$104,959 to $162,716 per year
Salary includes locality payment of 27.02%.
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Appointment type
Permanent
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Work schedule
Full-time
- Apply Here: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/603019300
Duties
Summary
Due to the Pandemic, and individual states with different phases of reopening, the selectee’s report date to the official duty station/facility may be delayed until such time as employees are allowed to report to the workplace. The person selected may telework up to the maximum extent possible, up to and including full time, until it is safe to relocate.
Responsibilities
This position serves as the lead Environmental Protection Specialist for the Office of Airports (ARP), Northwest Mountain Region (ANM) in support of the Airport Improvement Program (AIP).
Performs multiple, varying and complex assignments under the limited directions of a manager, project/program manager, team leader or more experienced technical specialist. May act as a contributing specialist on large work activities or as a team leader for single or small work activities. Provides specialized technical services to ensure compliance with NEPA and other federal environmental laws for airport development and planning projects. These services include, but are not limited to: tracking and providing guidance on the environmental analysis, agency consultation, public involvement and preparation of environmental documents in accordance with NEPA and FAA requirements. These include Categorical Exclusions (CATEX), Environmental Assessments (EA) and/or Environmental Impact Statements (EIS). Participates in the development of Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Records of Decisions (ROD).
Applies experience and advanced technical knowledge to accomplish assignments and to develop plans and techniques to improve programs and policies. Understands how his/her technical area interacts with or is affected by other disciplines and considers the objectives of the major subdivision and LOB/SOB when developing, integrating and implementing solutions to diverse, complex problems. Provides specialized technical services related to Airport Noise Compatibility Studies prepared pursuant to 14 CFR Part 150 and Notice and Approval of Airport Noise and Access Restriction prepared pursuant to 14 CFR Part 161. Assists in the preparation of Federal Register Notice, Records of Approval, and other documents. Provides recommendations to improve work processes.
Provides technical input and guidance to Planners, Engineers, and airport sponsors in the development of Airport Capital Improvement Plans and Master plans to ensure compliance with NEPA and other environmental laws. Provides technical input and guidance to Part 139 inspectors and other lines of business to minimize environmental impacts while promoting airport/aviation safety. This includes participation in the development and review of Wildlife Hazard Assessments and Management Plans.
Contacts are internal and external. May act as a key technical point of contact for assigned activities. Reviews and approves Scopes of Work, payment requests, grant applications and related project documents. Determines eligibility of work on projects involving environmental studies or assessments. Reviews and prepares correspondence including Congressional correspondence, briefing papers, approval letters and guidance to sponsors associated with all aspects of airport development. Participates in national teams to review current policy and guidance. Identifies and informs management of problems that require their attention. Often develops and recommends techniques to address problem situations.
Resolves all but unique technical problems without the intervention of management or a more experienced technical specialist. Work is reviewed periodically, typically at major milestones and at completion, for technical compliance and alignment with the requirements of the project or other work activity.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Travel Required
25% or less – The job may require up to 25% travel.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- US Citizenship is required.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents)
- Interviews may be conducted.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position at the FV-J band you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS-13 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience include:
• Synthesizing the written work products across a wide variety of environmental disciplines,
• Editing technical documents, and write for a wide audience so that complex issues can be conveyed to the general public,
• Overseeing the environmental regulatory process, including scoping, public participation and public notice and the ability to communicate this process to others.
• Reviewing integrated noise modeling and/or establishing noise contours.
• Reviewing air quality assessments.
• Reviewing historic/architectural/archeological/cultural reviews, Endangered or Threatened species reviews, and/or wetland delineations and mitigation measures.
Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history.
Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully.
Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.
In addition to the minimum qualifications, the following has been determined to be a selective factor for this position. This means possession of this criterion is part of the minimum qualifications and is essential to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Applicants who do not possess this criterion are ineligible for further consideration.
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- Experience with NEPA review and development of environmental documents including Environmental Impact Statements (EIS/ROD), Environmental Assessments (EA/FONSIs), and Categorical Exclusions (CATEX).
IMPORTANT: Ensure that your work experience supports your Demonstrated Abilities, and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) answers. Your answers and associated work experience will be evaluated further to validate whether the answers that you selected are appropriate.