Environmental Protection Specialist

Department of Transportation; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Transportation seeks a senior Environmental Protection Specialist to apply extensive technical knowledge to improve environmental programs and policies. The role reports to the EOSH Support Center within Technical Operations and Technical Services Organization.

Qualified candidates will bring specialized experience in drafting and managing environmental documents, conducting studies, and leading oversight of compliance programs.

Qualifications

• Experience drafting, reviewing, editing and writing environmental technical documents for internal and external distribution.
• Experience in management, coordination, oversight, and execution of environmental compliance programs.
• Experience with conducting studies, surveys, and audits to identify environmental problems and provide corrective guidance.

Skills

Specialized experience

Environmental reports

Environmental compliance

Audits and studies

Job description

This position serves as a senior Environmental Protection Specialist who applies experience and comprehensive technical knowledge to accomplish assignments and to develop strategies to improve environmental programs and policies. Incumbent reports to the Technical Operations, Technical Services Organization, Environmental Occupational Safety and Health (EOSH) Support Operations Group (ESOG), EOSH Support Center.

To qualify for the FV-I, candidates must demonstrate specialized experience at the next lower grade level (FV-H or FG/GS-12). Specialist experience is typically related to the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as:Experience in drafting, reviewing, editing and writing environmental technical documents/reports for internal and external distribution; Experience in management, coordination, oversight, and execution of environmental compliance programs; Experience with conducting studies, surveys, and audits to identify environmental problems and provide corrective guidance.

Current FAA employee: YouMUSTsubmit a copy of your most recent (non-award) SF-50 includingBlocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement.Failure to provide the required documentation by the closing date of this announcement will result in non-consideration for this position.

Answer all questions to the best of your ability. DO NOT ASSUME THAT BECAUSE YOU HOLD, OR HAVE HELD THIS POSITION, YOU WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE FOUND ELIGIBLE. You may be asked to provide evidence or documentation that you have this type of experience later in the selection process. Your responses are subject to verification through job interviews, or any other information obtained at your application process. Any exaggeration of your experience or any attempt to conceal information can result in disqualification.

Incomplete Applications: Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Your application/resume must have your official title, grade and series in your work history.

Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Applicants may be asked to verify information on your application for employment with the FAA.

Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date of the announcement will result in loss of consideration.