GS-11
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Developing and reviewing environmental documentation and planning submittals to ensure organizational compliance with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) directives; Coordinating multidisciplinary teams (e.g., military training, environmental management, and regulatory communities) in support of an organization's environmental planning process as it pertains to training, construction, and facilities development; Analyzing and assessing impacts of proposed plans (e.g., military training, construction, and repair projects) on the natural environment and designing solutions to minimize impact to protected resources; Applying knowledge of environmental laws and regulations (e.g., National Environmental Policy Act, coastal Zone Management Act, Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, Clean Water Act, and Clean Air Act) to ensure accuracy, feasibility and completeness of an organization's resource planning process; and Communicating both orally and in writing with senior officials and environmental regulatory community stakeholders by preparing and delivering briefs, documenting recommendations, representing an organization at conferences, and training staff.
GS-9:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-07) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing most or all of the following duties: Composing environmental documentation; Providing technical guidance regarding natural and cultural resources programs; and Ensuring environmental requirements are met.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401/
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.