Current permanent federal employees and reinstatement eligibles with competitive status, Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act eligibles, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP, VEOA, 30% Disabled Veteran and Military Spouse eligibles.
Maintain expert level knowledge and experience with Federal environmental reviews and authorizations pertaining to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), Clean Water Act, and other relevant Federal statutes and regulations;
Liaison with federal agency, industry, and other interests to prepare recommendations for Executive Director posting on the FAST-41 transparency dashboard;
Actively track and monitor FAST-41 covered and transparency projects from posting to final determination;
Represent the Permitting Council and the Executive Director before other senior level government officials (including Deputy Secretary level management) and other senior level executive stakeholders;
Function as lead on permitting process improvements, efficiency, predictability and transparency, contributing to the development of Agency Best Practice Report and Annual Report to Congress;
Assist Contracting Officer Representative to manage contractor deliverables;
Act as the Permitting Council liaison to other senior level government officials to ensure continuous business process improvements across the interagency infrastructure permitting process, utilizing data analysis, performance metrics consistent with the statutory requirements set forth in FAST-41; Interpret, analyze, and apply project data on front and backend of Permitting Dashboard to provide executive and senior level permitting officials accurate briefs;
Liaison with various Federal and state permitting agencies and staff to ensure compliance with the FAST-41 statute and relevant regulations and guidance;
Identifies and implements best practices to add consistency, predictability and accelerated timeliness to federal infrastructure permitting process, without degrading environmental impacts or community outcomes;
Functions as an authoritative advisor to management for development, implementation of performance metrics (i.e. Recommended Performance Schedule), and all matters related to project activities within the Permitting Council.
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
You must successfully pass a background investigation and suitability review.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
A pre-employment drug test may be required.
One-year probationary period may be required See "Additional Information" section below.
Status Candidates must submit an SF-50 and recent appraisal.
Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
Experience, Time-in-Grade and all other qualification and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306,
Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
e-Verify, an Internet-based system, may be used, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United
States.
All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their
choosing.
These positions may be eligible for telework and other flexibilities in accordance with agency policy
Qualifications
*****This announcement has been extended and will now close on 10/27/2025****
This announcement has been extended beyond its original closing date of 10/21/2025 and will now close on 10/27/2025. Please note that the applicant cutoff of 125 applications still applies.
*****Two (2) page resume limit:***** This announcement will only accept resumes up to two (2) pages in length. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications.
This vacancy has an applicant cutoff of 125 applications. The announcement will be removed from USAJOBS at midnight on the day the set number of applications has been received.
The salary range listed for this position is based on the Rest of the United States pay table. Your actual salary may differ based on your final official duty station. Final determination of duty station will be set / approved by the hiring manager. You may be subject to a mobility agreement if selected for this poisition.
All qualification and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:FOR THE GS-14 GRADE LEVEL you must possess at least ONE FULL YEAR specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level. Specialized experience is defined as experience performing at least four out of five of the following:
Serving as a subject matter expert in Federal environmental reviews and authorizations pertaining to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), Clean Water Act, and other relevant Federal statutes and regulations.
Managing the preparation, review, and approval timelines for various environmental permit applications.
Implementing best practices to add consistency, predictability and accelerated timeliness to federal infrastructure permitting processes.
Identifying and tracking of performance metrics related to environmental permitting projects.
IMPORTANT: Your resume must clearly document the following for each block of work experience: month and year the work assignment began and ended; the hours worked per week; position title, and series and grade (if federal); and description of duties performed. This information must be provided for each permanent, temporary or seasonal appointment/work assignment or volunteer work and should be clearly documented as a separate block of time. Incomplete, inaccurate or conflicting work history may not be credited for qualifications purposes. This can result in an applicant not being considered for the position.
Time-in-Grade Requirement: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holds, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the normal line of progression of the grade to which you are applying). Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.
NOTE: All current or former Federal employees must provide a copy of their SF-50 (you may need to submit more than one), "Notice of Personnel Action" that indicates proof of status and time-in-grade eligibility. The SF-50 must include your position, title, series, grade, step, tenure (1 or 2), and type of service (Competitive or Excepted).
NOTE: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-12 grade level and above.
Additional information
Incentives: No relocation incentive is authorized for this position. Recruitment incentive MAY be authorized for eligible candidates based on the needs of the agency.
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, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP/CTAP): This program applies to Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed, or employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet eligibility criteria for CTAP or ICTAP; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position (a score of 85 as a result of structured reume review); and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. Well-Qualified includes those applicants whose knowledge, skills, and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. For information on eligibility criteria and required documentation, see the OPM guide to Career Transition.
Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For more information, visit https://www.sss.gov/.
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Reasonable Accommodation Policy
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
One or more selections may be made from this vacancy announcement or any other legal source.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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.
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 evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education and training will be further evaluated through a structured resume review, The first two pages of your resume will be reviewed for technical competence based on the competencies listed below. As a result, qualifying applicants will be placed into one of three rating categories: Qualified, Well Qualified, or Best Qualified.
Compliance, Stakeholder Management, and Technical Credibility
Those competitive applicants placed in the Best Qualified category will be referred to the hiring manager and may be called for an interview. Failure to complete the interview may result in removal from further consideration.
For Competitive Merit Promotion and Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA) Applicants: The Best Qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.
For Noncompetitive Appointment Eligibles: All qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.
For ICTAP candidates: All Well Qualified applicants (having knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies clearly exceeding the minimum qualification requirements for the vacancy). (scoring 85 or better on the structured resume review) will be referred to the hiring manager.
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.
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.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents must be provided in order for the application to be complete. This office is not and cannot be responsible for software incompatibility, illegible documents, failure of your computer / internet, etc... Encrypted or otherwise password protected documents cannot be opened by this office and will not be reviewed. Failure to provide required, legible documents will lead to loss of consideration for this position.
Resume that includes: 1) personal information, consisting of name, address, contact information; 2) education; 3) detailed work experience related to this position as described in the major duties including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment; title, series and grade (if federal position); 4) supervisor's phone number and whether or not the supervisor may be contacted for a reference check; 5) other qualifications.
In addition to the resume, you must submit the documents listed below if you claim any of the following eligibilities:
Current, permanent federal employees with competitive status and reinstatement eligibles: 1) Most recent non-award Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) showing that you are/were in the competitive service, highest grade (or promotion potential) held on a permanent basis, position title, series and grade AND 2) Most recent performance appraisal (signature of rating official dated within the last18 months) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable. Do not submit your performance plan.
Surplus or displaced employees eligible for CTAP/ ICTAP priority:Proof of eligibility (RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a transfer of function or directed reassignment to another commuting area, notice of disability annuity termination), SF-50 documenting separation (as applicable), and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with your application per 5 CFR 330.
Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Eligible Applicants: 1).Notification of Personnel Actions (SF-50s); Copies of all SF-50s, including the initial hire action, extensions, conversion, and termination or separation, for each service period. The SF-50s must show that the applicant served in the appropriate appointment(s) for a total of more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years, AND; 2)Performance documentation; Applicants can obtain performance documentation by contacting supervisors from positions they served in during their 24 months. This documentation can include performance ratings, statements from supervisors, or other documents that indicate an acceptable level of performance. Applicants who have worked for shorter periods of time may need to provide a reference from a supervisor at each employing agency.
Veteran Hiring Authorities: DD214, Certificate of Release from Active Duty, that shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. If currently on active duty you must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active-duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. SF-15 and VA Rating Letter must be included when applicable to hiring authority. Veteran's preference must be verified prior to appointment. For more information, please visit the OPM Veteran Job Seekers webpage.
PLEASE NOTE: If your materials are not received by the closing date, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. Also, if you do not provide a valid email address, you may not be notified of the outcome of your application. The application process is as follows:1. To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button.2. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all required supporting documents (listed in above section).3. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59PM (ET) on the announcement closing date. To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account. There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Update Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application Information page that provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent related to this application. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: USAJOBS Help. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS resume template. However, if you do not use the template, you must ensure that your resume contains ALL required information which includes hours worked, starting & ending month and year, and if federal employment (series, pay plan, and grade).
NOTE: Please verify that documents you are uploading from USAJOBS transfer into the Agency's staffing system as there is a limitation to the number of documents that can be transferred. However, once in the Agency's staffing system, you will have the opportunity to upload additional documents. Uploaded documents must be less than 5MB and in one of the following document formats: GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, PDF, TXT or Word (DOC or DOCX). Do not upload Adobe Portfolio documents because they are not viewable
Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best-qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. We expect to make a job offer within 30-60 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change. You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJOBS Help Center.
Any request for reconsideration or referral determination MUST be made within five business days of receipt of notice of non-referral.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents must be provided in order for the application to be complete. This office is not and cannot be responsible for software incompatibility, illegible documents, failure of your computer / internet, etc... Encrypted or otherwise password protected documents cannot be opened by this office and will not be reviewed. Failure to provide required, legible documents will lead to loss of consideration for this position.
Resume that includes: 1) personal information, consisting of name, address, contact information; 2) education; 3) detailed work experience related to this position as described in the major duties including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment; title, series and grade (if federal position); 4) supervisor's phone number and whether or not the supervisor may be contacted for a reference check; 5) other qualifications.
In addition to the resume, you must submit the documents listed below if you claim any of the following eligibilities:
Current, permanent federal employees with competitive status and reinstatement eligibles: 1) Most recent non-award Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) showing that you are/were in the competitive service, highest grade (or promotion potential) held on a permanent basis, position title, series and grade AND 2) Most recent performance appraisal (signature of rating official dated within the last18 months) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable. Do not submit your performance plan.
Surplus or displaced employees eligible for CTAP/ ICTAP priority:Proof of eligibility (RIF separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a transfer of function or directed reassignment to another commuting area, notice of disability annuity termination), SF-50 documenting separation (as applicable), and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with your application per 5 CFR 330.
Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Eligible Applicants: 1).Notification of Personnel Actions (SF-50s); Copies of all SF-50s, including the initial hire action, extensions, conversion, and termination or separation, for each service period. The SF-50s must show that the applicant served in the appropriate appointment(s) for a total of more than 24 months without a break in service of two or more years, AND; 2)Performance documentation; Applicants can obtain performance documentation by contacting supervisors from positions they served in during their 24 months. This documentation can include performance ratings, statements from supervisors, or other documents that indicate an acceptable level of performance. Applicants who have worked for shorter periods of time may need to provide a reference from a supervisor at each employing agency.
Veteran Hiring Authorities: DD214, Certificate of Release from Active Duty, that shows dates of service and discharge under honorable conditions. If currently on active duty you must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active-duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted. SF-15 and VA Rating Letter must be included when applicable to hiring authority. Veteran's preference must be verified prior to appointment. For more information, please visit the OPM Veteran Job Seekers webpage.
PLEASE NOTE: If your materials are not received by the closing date, your application will be evaluated solely on the information available and you may not receive full consideration or may not be considered eligible. Also, if you do not provide a valid email address, you may not be notified of the outcome of your application. The application process is as follows:1. To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button.2. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all required supporting documents (listed in above section).3. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59PM (ET) on the announcement closing date. To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account. There you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Update Application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. The application record in your USAJOBS account provides an Additional Application Information page that provides information regarding the documentation you submitted and any correspondence we have sent related to this application. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: USAJOBS Help. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS resume template. However, if you do not use the template, you must ensure that your resume contains ALL required information which includes hours worked, starting & ending month and year, and if federal employment (series, pay plan, and grade).
NOTE: Please verify that documents you are uploading from USAJOBS transfer into the Agency's staffing system as there is a limitation to the number of documents that can be transferred. However, once in the Agency's staffing system, you will have the opportunity to upload additional documents. Uploaded documents must be less than 5MB and in one of the following document formats: GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, PDF, TXT or Word (DOC or DOCX). Do not upload Adobe Portfolio documents because they are not viewable
Once you submit your application, we will assess your experience and training, identify the best-qualified applicants, and refer those applications to the hiring manager for further consideration and interviews. We will notify you by email after each of these steps has been completed. Your status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. We expect to make a job offer within 30-60 days after the deadline for applications. If you are selected, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change. You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJOBS Help Center.
Any request for reconsideration or referral determination MUST be made within five business days of receipt of notice of non-referral.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
