Description:
In this position, you will provide technical guidance concerning all Federal-aid Highway environmental programs, activities, and analyses within the state. You will assist in assuring that environmental programs, studies, and documents on Federal-aid highway projects comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, and other Federal environmental laws and requirements.
Requirements:
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 12, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11 it must include:
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:
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:
National Environmental Policy Act and Decision-Making (Including Program and Project Management). Application of Environmental Practices and laws such as the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, etc.) in the environmental review process for Federal-aid highway projects. Communication - Includes skills in written and oral communication, partnership/negotiating: Interpersonal skills, and teamwork
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.