This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/498509900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
This position is located in Rock Creek Park, in the Resource Management Division. Please visit find a park for additional park information.
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Current competitive National Park Service employees with status in the local commuting area. For more information, select the following link(s): 1) Merit Promotion, and/or 2) Status Candidate.
Current Department of Interior (DOI) employees in the local commuting area who has been identified as surplus and eligible for priority consideration under the Career Transition Program (CTAP). For more information, select the following link(s): Career Transition Program (CTAP).
Current or former time-limited (temporary and term) employees of a land management agency in the local commuting area eligible for permanent positions under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA). For more information, select the following link: Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA).
This is a Career/Career-Conditional Full-Time appointment.
Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. All travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the sole responsibility of the selected employee.
05/08/2018 to 05/22/2018
$68,036 - $88,450 per year
GS 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
11
No
NC-1616-ROCR-18-10203337-MP
498509900
Current federal employees of this agency.
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Agency Employee and Land Management
Provides program management or team leads for preparation of environmental documents for projects that can potentially affect park resources and values. As necessary, develops innovative or improved methods or techniques to address conflicts between scientific resource information and policy requirements. Collects environmental data, prepares environmental reports, evaluates proposals, and prepares environmental compliance documentation such as environmental assessments or environmental impact statements on proposed operations. Evaluates National Park Service project work for potential environmental effects and ensures compliance with applicable policies and regulations. Ensures documents are technically adequate and conform to National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), wilderness regulations and NPS regulations, policies and guidelines. Provides timely oral and written consultations in response to requests from superintendent and division chiefs on environmental compliance procedures and for assistance in document preparation. Regularly participates in unit planning projects providing expertise on compliance issues and assisting in researching, data gathering and writing a variety of environmental compliance documents. Attends meetings, workshops, training courses and symposia of professional organizations to keep abreast of new environmental impact assessment methodologies, environmental law and policy developments as well as wilderness issues.
To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
Physical Demands: Work is primarily sedentary in an office environment, but requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stopping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities.
Working Conditions: The majority of the work is performed in an office setting with some travel to attend meetings, conferences and workshops, or for field inspections. The work can involve moderate risks, discomforts, and unpleasantness such as exposure to dust, hot and dry weather extremes; and flights in small aircraft, including helicopters.
The National Park Service has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework only during an emergency or natural disaster.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document that you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Click the following link for more information, https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions may affect your rating.
Candidates who apply under Competitive Merit Promotion procedures will undergo a quality review to determine if they are highly qualified based on the content of their resume and their responses to the questionnaire. Best qualified candidates will be referred if all required supporting documentation has been provided.
Candidates who apply under Noncompetitive Merit Promotion procedures will undergo a quality review to determine if they are minimally qualified based on the content of their resume and their responses to the questionnaire. Qualified candidates will be referred if all required supporting documentation has been provided.
You will be evaluated on the following competencies:
The following documents are required and must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/22/2018.
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.
To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/22/2018. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
Once the Occupational Questionnaire is received you will receive acknowledgement that your submission was successful. If you are among the most qualified candidates and your name is referred to the hiring official, you may be contacted directly for a possible interview. You will be notified of the status of your Application Package at the time candidates are referred for consideration, and when the selection process is complete.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/498509900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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