Supervisory Environmental Protection Specialist

The ideal candidate is a senior-level environmental professional with experience conducting environmental and/or historic-preservation reviews. The candidate should have knowledge of a broad range of environmental and historic-preservation laws and executive orders and be able to independently evaluate highly complex projects, prepare technical documentation, and communicate technical information to partners. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : What will I do in this position if hired? In this Supervisory Environmental Protection Specialist position, you will serve as a Supervisor and technical expert for Environmental and Historic Preservation (EHP) activities. Typical assignments include: Leading the development of highly complex project reviews, analyzing proposed actions, and determining the appropriate level of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation. Managing disaster and non-disaster environmental compliance reviews and facilitating resolutions to complex or unprecedented issues involving multiple stakeholders. Supervising EHP staff by directing work, providing administrative and technical oversight, observing performance, providing informal feedback, and conducting periodic formal evaluations. Serving as the primary point of contact for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) program staff and collaborating with regulatory agencies to resolve issues and maintain continuity of work. Providing technical advice and recommendations on compliance with environmental and historic preservation laws and requirements, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Clean Air Act (CAA), Executive Order 11988, Floodplain Management, and Executive Order 11990, Protection of Wetlands. Conducting training and outreach for internal and external stakeholders and performing administrative and human resources management functions. What else do I need to know? At FEMA, our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters, and every employee at FEMA has a role in emergency management. Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions. This announcement is for a position as a CORE (Cadre of On-Call Response/Recovery Employee). CORE employees are full-time employees hired to directly support the response and recovery efforts related to disasters. Employees are hired under the Robert T. Stafford Act and are excluded from the provisions of title 5, United States Code, governing jobs in the competitive service. They can be hired under a streamlined process instead of a competitive process. After three years of continuous service, Stafford Act employees may be granted competitive eligibility to apply for permanent full-time positions at FEMA. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. To qualify for this Supervisory Environmental Protection Specialist position at the IC-13 level, you must possess one full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the IC-12 level in the Federal government, which has equipped you with the skills needed to successfully perform the duties of the position. Experience may be obtained in the federal government, a state or local government, or private sector, and must demon

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. We achieve these vital missions through a workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS. FEMA is calling all problem-solvers, relationship builders, and leaders! FEMA is a mission-driven, people-focused Agency. Our mission is to help people before, during, and after disasters. We coordinate with other federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial partners to make sure America is equipped to prepare for and respond to disasters. Everyday FEMA employees are inspired by that mission and are working tirelessly to make a difference. Come join us in a rewarding career where you can help make our nati