Environmental Protection Specialist - Chicago, United States - U.S. Department of Transportation

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• Appointment Types vary depending on position (Permanent, Temporary, Term, etc.)
• Work scheduleMultiple Schedules
• Work Schedules vary depending on position (Full time, Part time, Intermittent, etc.)
• ServiceCompetitive
• Promotion potentialVaries
• Promotion potential will be based on the position to which appointed.
• Job family (Series)0028 Environmental Protection Specialist
• Supervisory statusNo
• Security clearanceOther
• Drug testNo
• Announcement numberFHWA.BIL
• Control number HelpThis job is open to
• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)Federal employees who meet the definition of a 'surplus' or 'displaced' employee.
• The publicU.S.

  Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.Clarification from the agencyThis announcement serves as a Direct Hire Public Notice to gather resumes.

  Applications will be accepted from All U.S. Citizens under Direct Hire Authority. The 'Rule of Three', Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy. This is not a Bargaining unit position.

• Serve as an advisor on FHWA environmental policy, laws, regulations.
• Advise FHWA stakeholders and Federal and State partner agencies on Federal environmental responsibilities and FHWA regulations, policies, and guidance.
• Collaborate with and advise stakeholders of special environmental concerns.
• Conduct program and/or process reviews to ensure that Federal requirements and environmental commitments are achieved.
• Identify and determine relevant interagency technical/policy issues warranting coordination.
• Provide technical assistance to resolve program and project-specific issues.

• 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 will be used to fill this position

• PCS/RELOCATION/

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).*FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Varies by position.

If applicable, the applicant selected is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of appointment and annually thereafter.*GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD: Travel will vary by position.

If the position requires travel, a government contractor-issued travel card will be issued and must be retained for official business only.

• TOUR RENEWAL/

Tour renewal and home leave may be offered based on location and position/selection and a service agreement may be required.*TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY: If approved for occasional telework, you will be required to report to the office on a regular basis.

The number of telework days approved is determined by the agency policy, emergency situations, the approval of your immediate supervisor, and if applicable, approval of additional officials.*REMOTE WORK: This position may be eligible for remote work.

If selected for a remote work position, you must have access to high speed internet and cell phone service meeting current agency standards from the approved work location within the Contiguous United State and sign a remote work agreement.

You will be asked a few questions as part of your application but make sure to verify how you meet this experience in your resume or you may be deemed ineligible.

For the GS-11: You qualify for this grade level if you meet one of the following experience and/or education requirements.

On Experience, you must have at least one year of experience, equal or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level, which included:* Experience applying environmental standards, methods, and practices to assure full implementation of environmental laws, regulations, and policies; AND* Experience preparing and reviewing environmental documents.

For the GS-12: You qualify for this grade level if you have at least one year of specialized experience, equal or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level, which included:* Experience applying environmental standards, methods, and practices to assure full implementation of environmental laws, regulations, and policies; AND* Experience preparing and reviewing environmental documents; AND* Experience working with other Federal, State, and/or other organizations in accordance with environmental requirements.

For the GS-13:You qualify for this grade level if you have at least one year of specialized experience, equal or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level, which included:* Experience applying environmental standards, methods, and practices to assure full implementation of environmental laws, regulations, and policies; AND* Experience preparing and reviewing environmental documents; AND* Experience working with Federal, State, and/or other organizations to resolve complex environmental issues/problems.

For the GS-14:You qualify for this grade level if you have at least one year of specialized experience, equal or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level, which included:* Experience applying environmental standards, methods, and practices to assure full implementation of environmental laws, regulations, and policies; AND* Experience preparing and reviewing environmental documents; AND* Experience planning, leading, and managing multiple full-cycle environmental-related projects or overseeing the environmental regulatory process or policy related activities.

You cannot qualify on education at grades GS-12 and above, you must meet the specialized experience for each grade, which is cited above.

• Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.
• Compliance
• Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.
• 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.

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 experienceStudents enrolled in a qualifying degree program can apply to the GS-11 if the anticipated graduation date is within six months of closing date of the announcement.

Remote work is an arrangement in which an employee works at an alternative worksite (e.g., from home) and is not expected to report to the office to work.

• Living Allowances: applicable, the agency has the option of extending a term appointment up to the 4 year limit.

This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if similar vacancies occur within 90 days of the issue date of the referral certificate.

• BenefitsHelpA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

  As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Given our continuing need for professionals in this field, we will routinely review applications and refer candidates for potential interviews multiple times during the open period of the announcement.

When an applicant list is requested for specific location(s) and grade(s), all applications received by that request date for the requested location(s)/grade(s) will be reviewed to determine if the basic qualifications for this position, and grades applied to, are met.

Applications that are verified to meet the basic qualifications will be referred to the selecting official(s) for further review and consideration.

Note that applications received under a direct hire public notice may or may not result in a referral or selection.

Please ensure that your work history provides enough details to support the noted grade specific specialized experience and your answers.

If, upon review, it is determined that your resume and/or supporting documents do not support your answer choices, your application may be removed from consideration.

• BenefitsHelpA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

  As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

  Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

• Required DocumentsAs a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.

  Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.

  You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

ALL Applicants must provide a resume that fully supports the required specialized experience and was created within USA Jobs Resume Builder and respond to the vacancy questions by the closing date of the vacancy.

• Transcripts are required if you are using education to qualify for the GS 11 grade.