Summary This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Northwest Region, Office of the Regional Director, Dept. of Environmental & Cultural Resources Management (DECRM) in Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington. This is a Bargaining Unit position, for more information see What are bargaining units? NOTE: TRAVEL AND RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE AUTHORIZED. ANY RELOCATION EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH REPORTING FOR DUTY WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SELECTED EMPLOYEE. Responsibilities As an Environmental Protection Specialist, your typical work assignments and/or responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following: Consolidates and standardizes all NEPA activity in the region, including NEPA documentation prepared by other branches, divisions, and agencies. Prepares and/or manages individual Phase I Environmental site assessments (Phase I ESA), Environmental Assessments (EAs) and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs). Complies and analyzes baseline resource data in search for sites suspected of being contaminated and performs environmental site assessments under the direct supervision of the (DECRM) Division of Environmental, Cultural, Resource Management, Branch Chief. Reviews and responds to environmental documents, issues and requests submitted by tribes, private parties, and other federal agencies. Fulfills reporting and notice requirements, maintaining both internal files and an administrative record. Serves as Regional Office lead for interagency NEPA efforts, with BIA as lead or cooperating agency. Manages projects and contracts as assigned, including tribal contracts under P. L. 93-638. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for Administrative and Management Positions and/or BIA Excepted Standards, GS-0028). SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-12: I have at least 1 year of full-time specialized experience or the equivalent, comparable to at least the GS-11 in the Federal Service (obtained in either the public or private sector). This experience must include: preparing, arranging or reviewing documents required for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); work involving personally writing NEPA documents; reviewing NEPA documents prepared by other agencies and parties; and managing contracts with private contractors for document preparation, and/or collaborating with tribal departments for the same; work that involves serving as a senior advisor to management on requirements of compliance and planning; writing Environmental Impact Statements, Environmental Assessments and categorical exclusions; dealing with multiple permitting agencies at the local, state, tribal, and federal levels; synthesizing complex environmental information from a variety of sources for inclusion into documents readily understood by the public; conducting environmental training and presentations; understanding and incorporating management policies into completed documents; coordinating long- and short-term goals that incorporate multiple entities. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the position to be filled. 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 announcement closing date. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date. Education EDUCATION: This position does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information All new hires earn the beginning salary of their pay grade (Step 1). See 2024 Salary Tables here and select the duty station from the Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington to choose the appropriate pay chart. If no specific chart is listed for this geographic location, see the "rest of U.S." chart. The full performance level of this position is GS-12. TELEWORK: Indian Affairs has determined that the duties of the position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. As a incidental motor vehicle operator position, you may be required to operate a government-owned or leased motor vehicle in the performance of duties; therefore, a valid driver's license is required and be able to meet the safe driving requirements of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (25 IAM 4 Motor Vehicle Safety Program). Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee\_guides/career\_transition.asp . Certain candidates may be eligible to apply under a special hiring authority including those for disabled individuals, Peace Corps employees, Foreign Service employees, veterans, etc. For more information, visit the following OPM websites: USAJOBS Information Center: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/; Vets Info Guide: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/. Former Federal Employees are required to indicate whether they received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) buyout in their previous employment with the Federal government, and are required to submit a copy of the applicable Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) regarding the VSIP. Most individuals who accept reemployment with the Federal government within 5 years of receiving the VSIP amount, must repay the gross amount of the separation pay prior to reemployment.