Environmental Protection Specialist

Summary The Bureau of Safety & Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) works to promote safety, protect the environment, and conserve resources offshore through vigorous regulatory oversight and enforcement.
For information about our bureau go to: http://www.bsee.gov/ Responsibilities This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, Gulf of Mexico Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Region, Office of Environmental Compliance, Coordination and Review Unit located in Jefferson, LA.
At the full performance level (GS-11) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: 1.
Serves as an Office of Environmental Compliance (OEC) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Coordinator responsible for coordination and system review of Facility Safety Systems (FSS) Modification permit applications, Applications for Permit to Modify (APMs), Pipeline Permit Applications, and Structure Installation, Modification, and Repair Permit Applications.
2.
Assists OEC's senior NEPA Coordinators with reviewing needs and requisite Bureau of Ocean energy Management (BOEM) Office of Environment (OE) and BSEE Regional Field Operations (RFO) Office of Structural and Technical Support (OSTS) leads on Structure-Removal Permit Applications and the associated, OE Site-specific Environmental Assessments (SEAs) and OEC Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSIs).
3.
Conducts office compliance verification reviews of operational reports and industry's Post Activity Submittals (PAS), which includes requisite documentation submitted after OCS operations are complete (in part or in whole) to verify/record compliance with environmental standards.
4.
Prepares program-related documents (i.e., Mitigation Effectiveness Reports (MERs), Environmental Inspection Reports (EIRs), Compliance Verification Reports (CVRs), etc.
), associated with project and/or environmental program monitoring and field verification and compliance oversight activities related to environmental mitigation and conditions of approval (CoAs).
5.
Advises and makes recommendations to management on technical matters related to environmental compliance issues which may involve unusual circumstances and conflicting data.
Supports OEC's senior SMEs on coordination efforts and compliance matters, predominantly on process and procedural aspects, related to the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OSCLA), NEPA, and other legislation pertinent to OCS energy and marine mineral operations.
BSEE has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.
This position is included in a bargaining unit.
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), Local 3457, is the exclusive representative of all employees in this bargaining unit.
Salary Information GS-07: $49,025 - $63,733 per annum GS-09: $59,966 - $77,955 per annum GS-11: $72,553 - $94,317 per annum First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level.
This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.
This vacancy is also announced as BSEE-EENN-24-CM-315(DEU) for those applicants who wish to apply and be considered under Competitive Examining procedures.
Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen.
You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination.
You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
You must submit ALL required documents and a completed questionnaire.
Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service system, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
See http://www.sss.gov/.
Qualifications Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position you must meet the the (A) Educational Requirement OR (B) Specialized Experience OR (C) Combination of Education and Experience for the grade to which you are applying.
GS-7 A.
Educational Requirement: Possess 1 full year of graduate level education leading or superior academic achievement.
-OR- B.
Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-07, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service.
Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: 1) Coordinating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to write scientifically defensible analyses for NEPA documents; 2) Identifying, interpreting, and analyzing environmental data and processes that are affected by OCS exploration and development; OR 3) Applying environmental laws and regulations (e.g., National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MFCMA), National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), or others) to analyze potential impacts to natural and cultural resources from development activities.
Must meet 1 of 3.
-OR- C. Combination of education and experience: Possess a combination of graduate level education and specialized experience that totals 100% of the requirement for the GS-07 level.
GS-9 A.
Educational Requirement: Possess a Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B.
or J.D., if related.
-OR- B.
Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-09, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service.
Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: 1) Coordinating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to write scientifically defensible analyses for NEPA documents; 2) Identifying, interpreting, and analyzing environmental data and processes that are affected by OCS exploration and development; OR 3) Applying environmental laws and regulations (e.g., National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MFCMA), National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), or others) to analyze potential impacts to natural and cultural resources from development activities.
Must meet 2 of 3.
-OR- C. Combination of education and experience: Possess a combination of graduate level education and specialized experience that totals 100% of the requirement for the GS-09 level.
GS-11 A.
Educational Requirement: Possess a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M, if related.
-OR- B.
Specialized Experience: To qualify for the GS-11, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable experience not gained through Federal service.
Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience: 1) Coordinating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to write scientifically defensible analyses for NEPA documents; 2) Identifying, interpreting, and analyzing environmental data and processes that are affected by OCS exploration and development; AND 3) Applying environmental laws and regulations (e.g., National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MFCMA), National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), or others) to analyze potential impacts to natural and cultural resources from development activities.
MUST MEET ALL.
-OR- C. Combination of education and experience: Possess a combination of graduate level education and specialized experience that totals 100% of the requirement for the GS-11 level.
Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined in the OPM Qualification Standards Handbook of General Schedule Positions and is available at OPM's website: https://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/indexes/num-ndx.asp All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Merit Promotion candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
Education Education: If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide transcripts as proof of meeting the requirements.
Foreign Education: Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the specific educational requirements as stated above.
You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States.
For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 Additional Information Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position.
Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date.
Promotion will depend upon administrative approval and the continuing need for and performance of higher-level duties.
The application contains information subject to the Privacy Act (P.L.
93-579, 5 USC 552a).
The information is used to determine qualifications for employment, and is authorized under Title 5, USC, Section 3302 and 3361.
Important Note: All Department of the Interior (DOI) employees are subject to the conflict of interest restrictions imposed upon all employees of the Executive Branch of the Federal Government and may be required to file a Financial Disclosure Report.
In addition, DOI employees, GS-15 and above, who work in the Office of the Secretary; along with the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) and the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) employees (at ALL grade levels), are further restricted concerning their interests in Federal lands and resources administered or controlled by the Department of the Interior.
This includes holding stock in energy corporations which lease Federal lands (e.g.
: oil, gas, coal, alternative energy resources, etc.).
If you have any such investments you should contact the DOI, BOEM or BSEE Ethics Office before accepting employment.
DOI employees are held to the highest level of integrity.
Employees must be objective and impartial in the performance of their work.
All potential issues (e.g.
: work-related interactions with friends, family members, or previous employers) must be disclosed at the time of application or during the interview process.
NOTICE: This employer participates in E-Verify and will utilize your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. A preliminary background check must be completed before a new employee can begin work with the U.S. Department of the Interior.
The preliminary background check consists of a search of Office of Personnel Management and Department of Defense background investigation files and an FBI National Criminal History Fingerprint Check; it may take up to 3 weeks to complete.
If selected for this position, you will be extended a tentative offer of employment pending a satisfactory background check.
Current Federal employees or individuals with an existing completed background investigation may not be required to undergo another background check; these will be handled on a case-by-case basis in coordination with the Bureau security office.