Job Title: Environmental Protection Specialist

Summary
This position is responsible for providing expert guidance and advice to management, which involves the development and interpretation of agency policies; regulations and standards applicable to regional problems involving environment and worker safety issues; and resolution of problems that have future implications and obligate the FAA to fiscal commitments.

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Overview Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
11/09/2023 to 11/29/2023

Salary
$106,841 - $138,891 per year Salary cited includes 26.37% locality pay.

Pay scale & grade
FG 13
Location 1 vacancy in the following location:

Fort Worth, TX

Telework eligible
Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

Travel Required
25% or less - The job may require up to 25% travel.

Relocation expenses reimbursed
No

Appointment type
Permanent -

Work schedule
Full-time -

Service
Excepted

Promotion potential
14

Job family (Series)
0028 Environmental Protection Specialist

Supervisory status
No

Security clearance
Not Required

Drug test
No

Announcement number
ASW-ATO-24-JP090-87389

Control number
759919200

This job is open to

The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Individuals with disabilities

Veterans

Special authorities
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.

Clarification from the agency
Also open to those eligible for 30% or more Disabled and/or Veterans' Recruitment Act

Duties Prepares and/or reviews environmental documents including Environmental Assessments (EA). Environmental Impact Statements (EIS). Categorical Exclusions (CATEXs). Records of Decision (ROD) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). Forecasts future resource needs to manage emerging environmental issues. Conducts studies, surveys, and audits to identify environmental problems and provides corrective guidance. Works directly with Legal Counsel on issues and guidance on environmental projects& initiatives. Provides aviation specific environmental guidance to support FAA management and facilities, DoD proponents, and Third-Party developers on environmental regulations in accordance with FAA OI 050.1 E and FAA JO 7400.2K. Coordinates compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other federal and/state regulations as it relates to environmental reviews, aircraft noise analysis, and other NEPA policy relating items.

Requirements
Conditions of Employment
US Citizenship is required. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Equal or lower pay band/level applications will be accepted.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position at the FG-13 level you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H, FG/GS-12 level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.
Specialized Experience: Specialized experience includes experience with environmental programs and policies and preparing and/or reviewing environmental documents including Environmental Assessments (EAs), Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), Categorical Exclusions (CATEXs), Records of Decision (RODs) and Findings of No Significant Impact (FONSIs).
Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
Special Note Concerning Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.
In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a Human Resource Specialist as appropriate.
Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA) listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or alphabetical and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

Education
Education may not be substituted for experience at this grade level.

Preview Job Questionnaire Make sure your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications and answers to the job questionnaire.

Additional information

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.

The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/financial_disclosure_requirements

The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family.

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 on your work history.
Interviews: If the Agency decides to interview any qualified employee on the selection list, then all on the list who are qualified must be interviewed. If the selection list is shortened to a best qualified list through a comparative process, then the best qualified list shall be considered to be the selection list.
Security Requirement: Moderate Risk (5). This position requires completion and favorable adjudication of a background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained. Subject to a 5-year period reinvestigation.
Promotion Potential to FG-14: Full promotion potential to the FG-14 level. Identification of promotion in the vacancy announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the selectee as some future date. Promotion will depend upon the selectee meeting training, qualification requirements, and recommendation by the supervisor.
Special Hiring Authorities: You may also be considered for this vacancy based on eligibility under Persons with Disabilities/Persons with Targeted Disabilities, the 30% or More Disabled Veteran Programs, and Veteran's Recruitment Appointment. To be considered under one or more of these authorities, you must indicate eligibility in the Applicant-Preferred Conditions of Employment Section of your questionnaire. In addition, you submit appropriate documentation that provides evidence of eligibility as defined under "How to Apply"

This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by PASS: Aviation System Stds Non-HQ.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay , COLA

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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

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As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
If you are seeking consideration under one or more of the Special Hiring Authorities, please see required supporting documents below under "How to Apply"
Supporting documentation may be uploaded to your application within the USAJOBS website. You may also mail or fax supporting documentation to the servicing Human Resources Office at 817-222-5852. However, we cannot guarantee timely receipt or assume responsibility for the quality or legibility of any faxed documents . Regardless of the method of delivery, all supporting documentation MUST be received in the servicing Human Resources Office prior to the closing date of the announcement.

All Veterans: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit either a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 Copy or equivalent), or a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you must also submit a completed SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference, and supporting documents outlined on the SF-15. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.

If you are claiming 10 point preference but fail to submit the supporting documents outlined on the SF-15, you will be tentatively assessed as a 5 point preference eligible provided your DD Form 214 reflects that you have the service required to qualify for preference. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.

Veterans currently on active duty claiming veterans' preference: You will be granted tentative preference if you submit a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions and your application shows that you have the required service. Prior to being appointed, you must provide to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office a DD Form 214 documenting discharge/release and showing that the service was honorable or general. If you are on terminal leave, you must provide documentation certifying authorized terminal leave.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.