Environmental Protection Specialist- DIRECT HIRE

The positions are in the FTA Office of Environmental Policy and Programs, Project Review and Advancement Division (TPE-31) and Environmental Technical Analysis Division (TPE-32). As an environmental professional, you will provide policy direction, guidance, and training to FTA Regional Offices and external audiences on implementing NEPA and related legislation and environmental requirements, as well as support for the efficient management of the environmental review process. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : As an Environmental Protection Specialist: The specific duties of the position that will be filled with this announcement differ depending on the Division: Office of Environmental Policy and Programs, Project Review and Advancement Division (TPE-31): Provides policy direction, guidance, and training to FTA Regional Offices and project sponsors on the implementation of NEPA and related legislation and environmental requirements, and on the efficient management of the environmental review process. Office of Environmental Policy and Programs, Environmental Technical Analysis Division (TPE-32): Provides policy direction, guidance, and training to FTA Regional Offices and project sponsors on the technical analysis for specific environmental resource areas, including historic preservation and cultural resources; water quality, wetlands and other Clean Water Act issues; transportation conformity and other Clean Air Act issues; threatened and endangered species and habitat, fish and wildlife; noise and vibration; hazardous waste and brownfields; coastal zones and coastal barrier protection; and real property acquisition. In TPE-31 and TPE-32, duties will include interpretation of legislation and statutory language and may include development of innovative tools to expedite reviews under environmental requirements. The ideal candidate for this position is a career professional experienced in applying NEPA and related laws and regulations to surface transportation projects. Experience in NEPA, Section 106, and the Endangered Species Act is strongly desired. Experience working with environmental statutes, regulations, and policies is desirable as well. Candidates should have the skills and experience to work collaboratively and productively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences, manage projects, and handle multiple competing priorities, issues, and projects simultaneously. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration. To qualify for the Grade 13, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12, it must include: Experience guiding external stakeholders in fulfilling their NEPA and NEPA-related responsibilities for proposed surface transportation projects by providing guidance and advice on procedural or technical matters, and by performing reviews of impact assessments or analyses for major capital projects. Experience providing leadership in implementing agency-wide (or equivalent) regulations, policies, procedures, guidelines, or training related to the analysis or mitigation of the environmental impacts of proposed surface transportation projects, including assessment of impacts in various environmental areas. Experience leading reviews to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements under multiple environmental impact areas, such as NEPA, Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act or the Endangered Species Act. To qualify for the Grade 14, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-13, it must include: Experience serving as a senior technical authority or program advisor to guide external stakeholders in fulfilling the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and NEPA-related obligations for surface transportation projects under the Federal environmental review process. Experience leadi

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