About this role

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 13, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12, it must include: · Experience applying environmental standards, methods, and practices to assure full implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and related laws such as Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, and/or laws concerning archeology, endangered species, noise impacts, project level Air Quality conformity determinations, and Presidential Executive Orders.

· Experience preparing and reviewing environmental documents including but not limited to Environmental Impact Statements (EIS), Environmental Assessments (EA), Categorical Exclusions (CE), Environmental Assessments, Purpose and Needs Statements, Alternative Analyses, etc. · Experience in the evaluation and examination of environmental laws, regulations and public policy issues impacting environmental, urban, and/or transportation planning programs/projects and preparation.

To qualify for the Grade 14, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13, it must include: · Experience assessing and preparing environmental documentation (e.g., Environmental Assessment (EA), Finding of No Significant Impact, Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), and Record of Decision) for transportation infrastructure projects in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other environmental regulations and orders (e.g.

National Historic Preservation Act, Endangered Species Act, Environmental Justice, etc.) and coordinating with government agencies, stakeholders, and organizations on EAs or EISs; · Experience planning, leading, and managing multiple full life-cycle (from planning through design and construction) environmental-related projects including: scoping the required work; developing detailed project work plans; identifying, tracking, and completing project schedules, deliverables, and budgets; developing business development strategies; preparing and delivering formal and informal presentations; meeting project milestones, and finalizing project close-out reports.

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 - knowledge of the principles and methods to advise, manage, or perform program, projector policy work on environmental protection and climate change and the laws and regulations related to environmental protection and climate change activities acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to environmental protection and climate change issues; advises others on technical issues to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations.

· Stakeholder Management - Knowledge of the concepts, practices, and techniques used to identify, engage, influence, and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to a work effort; including those actively involved, those who exert influence over the process and its results, and those who have a vested interest in the outcome (positive or negative). · External Awareness - Understands and keeps up-to-date on local, national, and international policies and trends that affect the organization and shape stakeholders' views; is aware of the organization's impact on the external environment.

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.

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