Environmental Protection Specialist
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The Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty is hiring an Environmental Protection Specialist (GS-0028-12/13 - $99,200 to $153,354 annually) in Washington, DC. To apply, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/job/759151900 (open to U.S. Citizens), selecting “Washington, DC” as the location and the grade level most applicable to your level of experience/education. Alternatively, send your resume and a statement of interest (in the body of your e-mail message) directly to Colleen.Vaughn@dot.gov using the subject “HEPE Environmental Specialist Application.” Hiring managers will consider applications submitted by 04/22/2024 (but submit yours as soon as possible to receive the best consideration).
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The Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty is hiring an "Environmental Protection Specialist" in FHWA's Office of Project Development and Environmental Review. The position is on the "Project Development Team" which assists with oversight and management of activities in carrying out FHWA responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and related environmental laws. Note that this office operates in a "matrix" organizational model with employee assignments including activities of all teams, as well as requiring interaction with teams from other offices and agencies.
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As an Environmental Protection Specialist, you will:
- Serve as an advisor on FHWA environmental policy, laws, regulations.
- Advise FHWA stakeholders and Federal and State partner agencies on Federal environmental responsibilities and FHWA regulations, policies, and guidance.
- Collaborate with and advise stakeholders of special environmental concerns.
- Conduct program and/or process reviews to ensure that Federal requirements and environmental commitments are achieved.
- Identify and determine relevant interagency technical/policy issues warranting coordination.
- Provide technical assistance to resolve program and project-specific issues.
The ideal candidate for this position is a well-qualified professional with experience implementing environmental laws, regulations, or policy and possesses effective communication skills. Expertise with NEPA, Secretary of the Interior Qualified Archaeology, or Historic Preservation Professionals are highly desired.
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