Environmental Protection Specialist.

Duties

• Conducts research and gathers and maintains environmental data relating to mitigation of surface impacts and restoration of surfaces to a productive condition.
• Record research of inactive wells abandoned locations, and access roads to verify locations of responsible operator/lessees.
• Coordinates and participates in inspections to identify sites needing additional work to achieve adequate restoration.
• Arranges and participates in the inspection of locations for proposed operator and corporate production actions to determine the potential impacts of the operations.
• Makes recommendations on implementation of mitigating measures to reduce the impacts.
• Conducts field inspections of hazardous material and oil and gas drilling and production operations to determine compliance with environmental requirements of approved plans and conditions of approvals.
  
  

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be sure to read the How to Apply and Required Documents Sections.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.
• An applicant appointed to this position must possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.
• May require a one-year probationary period.
  
  

Qualifications

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience.

For GS-09: You must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 level that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity as indicated by the following examples:

• Basic knowledge of other resource programs as they relate to mineral activities, including cultural resources and threatened and endangered species.
• Working knowledge in the physical and resource sciences, including geology, hydrology, soils, range conservation, and wildlife.
• Thorough knowledge of well-established natural resource and environmental protection and analysis concepts, principles, and procedures involved with oil and gas mineral operations.
• Knowledge of some the following regulations and guidance: Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act (CWA), Non-Point Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Above Ground Storage Tank (AST), Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA), Oil Pollution Act (OPA), Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA), Hazard Communication Program (HAZCOM), Waste Minimization, Recycling, and Pollution Prevention programs.
• Ability to analyze projected impacts of standard hazardous materials management, disposal, and mineral operations to make detailed recommendations for the restoration of damaged lands and abandoned sites.
• Ability to use automated equipment for word processing, database input and workload tracking.
  
  

-OR- Education: master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field

• OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position.
  
  

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.

You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Physical Demands: The employee in this position performs work in an office setting, however, considerable field work is required to gather data, conduct evaluations and meet with industry operators. The individual may be required to walk or ride vehicles over rough terrain, perform duties that require reoccurring bending, crouching, stooping, reaching, or lifting. Work may also include lifting of moderately heavy items, such as equipment and samples.

Work Environment: The incumbent works in an office setting, however, field work is required to complete projects. The employee may be exposed to discomfort from harsh weather. The incumbent may be subjected to hostile wildlife, chemical and physical hazards.

Education

If using education to qualify, you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information.

Additional information

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Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): 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, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information:

Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for

Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee.

The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. The selectee will typically report to this duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis. The selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. If eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: or or

Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:

• A 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.
  
  

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.