Summary
As an Environmental Protection Specialist, you will be responsible for managing the total functions and directing the performance of the environmental program to ensure efficient and effective accomplishment of program priorities, milestones, goals and objectives.
Location of Position: Public Buildings Service, Region 5, Facilities Management and Services Programs.
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
Your application will be considered if you are a:
• GSA employee, currently employed in the Public Buildings Service (PBS) in Region 5.
• GSA surplus or displaced employee in the local commuting area who qualify for the Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)
You must be serving on career or career-conditional appointment, or under a noncompetitive Special Appointing Authority which provides for conversion to a permanent position in the Competitive Service.
Duties
This position is located in the Public Buildings Service, Facilities Management and Services Programs. The Facilities Management & Services Programs Division oversees regional programs related to the management and operation of space under the jurisdiction, custody, or control of the Public Buildings Service (PBS), both federally-owned and leased.
This position has job functions that must be executed within specific geographic locations. The official duty station is a federal facility, leased space, or an alternative worksite (typically the employee’s home) within the specified geographic area. Positions include routine telework that are geographically specific to: Chicago, IL; Springfield, IL; Indianapolis, IN; Milwaukee, WI; Detroit, MI; Battle Creek, MI; Grand Rapids, MI; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Minneapolis, MN; St. Paul, MN and Fort Snelling, MN. If you are selected for this position, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement within 45 days. At that time, you may be eligible to request to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the agency’s telework policy.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
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Coordinates the implementation of the General Services Administration (GSA) and Public Buildings Service (PBS) policies, operating practices, directives, and guidance to ensure they reflect General Services Administration (GSA’s) goals, objectives and strategies regarding the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and related policies and regulations. Reviews related legislation and regulation.
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Develops, writes, and administers Memorandums of Agreement (MOA's) between the General Services Administration (GSA) and its clients that include state and local agencies. Performs ongoing analysis and follow-up on a national basis with clients to ensure Memorandums of Agreement (MOA's) meet the needs of both the General Services Administration (GSA) and its clients, and terms of the agreements are being met by all parties.
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Continually monitors and evaluates agreements to develop better ways to deliver designated services.
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Coordinates with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Program Manager and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Project Liaison to develop and provide tools and resources to the Public Buildings Service (PBS) organizations as necessary to ensure compliance with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) requirements.
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Participates as a General Services Administration (GSA) representative on committees with the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), interagency councils, and external stakeholders. Supports the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Program Manager and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Program Liaison in the preparation of Public Buildings Service (PBS) policies, operating practices, and directives to ensure they reflect the goals and objectives of the Public Buildings Service (PBS) while meeting the requirements of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and related environmental regulations.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- Apply online (See How to Apply section.)
- U.S. Citizenship or National
- Meet time-in-grade requirements within 30 days of closing date
- Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
- Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
- Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
- Serve a one-year probationary period, if required.
- Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 2 investigation level)
- Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position.
Qualifications
For each job on your resume, provide:
- the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year)
- number of hours per week you worked (if part time).
If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.
For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here.
The GS-13 salary range starts at $103,409 per year. Salary is determined by the location for which you are selected.
To qualify, you must demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service.
Specialized experience is experience utilizing environmental protection laws, regulations, methodologies and/or policies to provide technical guidance. Examples include: furnishing written instructions, answering questions from regional workforce on procedures, policies, and directives, and reviewing overall operations to determine operational problems, and to determine and implement changes necessary to meet long-range objectives on all issues related to the implementation, findings and mitigations. This experience should include:
- Providing oversight and ensuring consistent and compliant implementation of environmental protection policies and requirements.
- Reviewing environmental protection reports or papers such as Environmental Impact Statements and Environmental Assessments to ensure compliance with regulatory and policy requirements.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
You will have access to many benefits including:
- Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
- Life insurance coverage with several options
- Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
- Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
- Flexible work schedules
- Transit and child care subsidies
- Flexible spending accounts
- Long-term care insurance
- Training and development
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be scored on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities. Your responses to these questions must be supported by your resume or your score may be lowered.
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Expert Knowledge of the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations and all aspects of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), its governing laws, regulations, methodologies and/or policies to provide sound and authoritative technical guidance on all issues related to implementation, findings and mitigations.
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Ability to identify problem areas, conduct extensive research, evaluate complex technical data, and make decisions or recommendations of a highly critical nature.
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Skill in interpersonal relations and in written and oral communications required to explain and negotiate requirements and/or implementation of program initiatives; and ability to present findings and conduct formal meetings in a concise and professional manner.
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In-depth qualitative and quantitative data analysis skills; ability to plan and conduct analytical studies.
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Mastery of environmental program principles, concepts, practices, methods, and techniques to apply new developments and theories to major problems not susceptible to treatment by accepted methods.
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Expert knowledge and ability, judgment and skill to weigh alternatives and make recommendations on real estate having significant and potentially, controversial impacts on community development plans, General Services Administration (GSA) and other agency programs.
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Expert knowledge of Federal, state, and local laws and regulations, documentation and reporting requirements, and lawmaking or rulemaking processes sufficient to make decisions or recommendations significantly changing, interpreting, or expanding important agency/national policies and programs.
Additional hurdle assessments, such as narrative responses or other assessments, may be administered to applicants who meet the requirements of the first hurdle, e.g., the minimum qualification requirements. If additional assessments are used, you will be provided with further instructions.
Consideration will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3). You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume so that information will be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
If you are eligible under GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.
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Required Documents
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
Your resume showing applicant's name, email address, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
CTAP Eligible - Submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.
How to Apply
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.
If you are having issues applying to this announcement, you should switch to a different browser, network or device. Note: Your firewall may block your transfer from USAJOBS to your GSA application.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
- Sign in or register on USAJobs and select a resume and documents to include in your application.
- Once you have clicked Apply for this position now, you will be taken to the GSA site to complete the application process.
- Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJobs or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job.
- Note: Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer) or USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process).
Need Assistance?
- Questions or issues completing an application and/or submitting documentation - contact mgshelp@monster.com or 1-866-656-6831 Monday-Friday 7AM - 7PM EST, except for Federal holidays
- Specific questions on the position - contact the HR representative (Monday-Friday during normal business hours) listed on the announcement, prior to the application deadline
You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions.
Be sure to APPLY EARLY as most assessments must be completed fully and submitted before the announcement closing.
Next steps
After the closing date/deadline:
- ELIGIBILITY/QUALIFICATIONS: Your application will be reviewed for all requirements.
- REFERRAL TO MANAGEMENT: If you meet all the requirements, you may be referred to management for review and a possible interview.
- SELECTION/TENTATIVE JOB OFFER: If you are selected, you will receive a tentative offer and start the suitability and/or security background investigation process.
- FINAL JOB OFFER: Once our security office determines you can come on board, you will be given a final offer, which is typically 40 days after the announcement closes.
- FINAL COMMUNICATION: Once the position is filled, we will notify you of your status. You may also check your application status by logging into USAJOBS and clicking “Track this Application” on the Applicant Dashboard.
Thank you for your interest in working for U.S. General Services Administration!
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