Summary
Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Natural Resource Specialist. Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Duty Location: Glendale, Arizona
Duties
Leads and/or participates as a member of interdisciplinary teams for the purpose of ensuring compliance for PXAO actions with the requirements of environmental compliance laws (e.g. NEPA, Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act) and associated regulations, policies and guidance. Serves as a technical subject matter expert on NEPA, as amended, and its implementing authorities including the DOI NEPA Handbook (516 DM 1), 43 CFR Part 46, and other policy, guidance, and directives related to NEPA. Advises stakeholders and Federal and State partner agencies on Federal responsibilities and the requirements of NEPA and DOI's NEPA implementing procedures, policies, and guidance. Ensures the appropriate NEPA classification of a proposed project, i.e., Categorical Exclustion (CE), Environmental Assessment (EA), or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), consistent with DOI NEPA Handbook § 1.2 and 43 CFR 46.205. Provides technical analyses and guidance for the purpose of assuring that NEPA and other environmental compliance related requirements are appropriately integrated with PXAO programs and activities which affect land and water.
Requirements
You must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. You must be suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation. You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see Required Documents). You must meet any minimum education and/or experience requirements (see Qualifications). You must submit transcript(s) to verify education requirements (see Qualifications/Education). You must maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times as the position requires operation of government vehicles on government and public roads. Failure to maintain a valid State Driver's License at all times will result in removal from the position. Continue to the Additional Information section for the Condition of Employment For Probationary Period.
Education
This vacancy announcement allows substituting education for experience at the GS-11 grade level only. You must submit a copy of college transcript(s) (unofficial copy is acceptable) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include the name of the college or university and date the degree was conferred. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. This position has a mandatory education requirement. You must submit a copy of college transcript(s) (unofficial copy is acceptable) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include the name of the college or university and date the degree was conferred. Non-submission will result in being rated not qualified for the position. You will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify educational qualifications, if selected. An official transcript must be sent directly from the University's Registrar's office and must be provided from the institution awarding the degree. Academic transcripts certified by notary publics are NOT official. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to reporting to work as a condition of employment. Failure to submit official transcripts may be grounds for dismissal or rescission of the job offer. Accreditation: Only education from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education is acceptable to meet education requirements or to substitute for experience, if applicable. For additional info, refer to the Office of Personnel Management and U.S. Department of Education. Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. For additional info, refer to the U.S. Network for Education Information.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents) and the responses you provide to the application questionnaire. The application questionnaire can be previewed here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13037430 You will be assessed on the following Competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Attention to Detail Compliance Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Technical Competence The online assessment measures general competencies required to perform the job. Occupational Reading Assessment: Reading is defined as the ability to identify understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations. Occupational Reasoning Assessment: Reasoning is defined as the ability to identify rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information, and analyzing information to make correct inferences or draw accurate conclusions. Occupational Judgement Assessment (G2): Judgement is defined as the ability to makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. Occupational Interaction Assessment: Measures multiple competencies (flexibility, learning, stress tolerance, customer service, integrity/honesty, teamwork, accountability, attention to detail, interpersonal skills, self-management) related to personal characteristics such as attitudes, interests, and preferences that are important in the workplace. In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. The assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may resin your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Applicants who apply under this job opportunity announcement agree to have their application, associated documents and applicable personal information shared with other Bureaus/Offices within the Department of the Interior (DOI) who have vacancies with the same occupational series, grade, full performance level and in the same geographic location(s). Applying to this announcement does not replace the need to apply to other job opportunity announcements for which you wish to receive consideration. You may choose to have your information shared with other agencies when applying for this position. If an agency requests a copy of a certificate, you are on, you will be notified.