Environmental Protection Specialist

Job Description:

This position is location in the Emerging Technologies Division, General Aviation and Commercial Branch, GA Section 2, AFS-752. Responsible for providing expert guidance and advice to management, involving the development of and interpretation of agency policies; regulations and standards applicable to national integration of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and urban air mobility systems (UAM) into the National Airspace System (NAS).

Duties

Prepares and/or reviews environmental documents including Environmental Assessments (EA). Environmental
Impact Statements (EIS). Categorical Exclusions (CATEXs). Records of Decision (ROD) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI).

Forecasts future resource needs to manage emerging environmental issues. Conducts studies, surveys, and audits to identify environmental problems and provides corrective guidance. Works directly with Legal Counsel and the FAA Office of Environment and Energy on issues and guidance on environmental projects and initiatives. Works directly with Legal Counsel on issues and guidance on environmental projects & initiatives. Provides aviation specific environmental guidance to support FAA management and facilities, DoD proponents, and Third-Party developers on environmental regulations in accordance with FAA OI 050.1 E and FAA 8900.1.

Coordinates compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other federal and/state regulations as it relates to environmental reviews, aircraft noise analysis, and other NEPA policy relating items. Tracks, monitors, and provides status reporting on all aspects of assigned program areas. Identifies, develops, tracks, and utilizes project funds. Ensures budget submissions are well justified, have valid cost estimates, justifications, background data if appropriate and identifies local constraints. Provides cost, schedule, and methodology data to stakeholders for program and project implementation.

Identifies implementation-related program risks. Mitigates risk through the life of the project. Resolves programmatic issues to preclude negative impact on budget and schedule. Works closely with leadership in developing and defining plans that impact environmental compliance in NAS operations. Aids in the effort in influencing implementation priorities for each candidate program/project. Provides input to and reviews program costs and schedules all program-related activities. Forecasts future resources needs to manage emerging environmental and energy issues. Provides program management and consultation on key program areas such as drinking water, hazardous building materials management, and environmental restoration.

Job Requirements:

Requirements Conditions of Employment

US Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Valid state driver's license is required.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-H, FG/GS-12. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. Experience includes:

Knowledge of statutes, regulations, licensing/permitting requirements, and precedent decisions governing environmental operations sufficient to use in planning implementing or monitoring environmental programs and services (e.g., determining needs, evaluating program effectiveness, assuring compliance with regulations such as the National Environment Policy Act (NEPA), and other Federal environmental laws and regulations.

Knowledge of the National Environment Policy Act (NEPA), and other Federal environmental laws and regulations related to the environmental aspects of worker safety issues; and resolution of problems that have future implications and obligate the FAA to fiscal commitments.

Knowledge of environmental specialties such as Special Use Airspace, SHPO Coordination, Tribal processes, and
environmental noise analysis.

Ability to analyze data, identify problems, recommend alternative/solutions, adjudicate and resolve complex
environmental issues with other parties to reach an outcome. Communicating complex environmental technical and non-technical information.

Knowledge of a wide range of advanced concepts, theories, practices, and techniques of environmental program planning and management.

Skill in National Historic Preservation Act, Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Act, Clean Water
Act, the US Department of Transportation Section 4(f), and Clean Air Act.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Education

Not applicable.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

Required Documents

Only supplemental documentation, e.g. transcripts or veteran's documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded or faxed to 847-294-7858 on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.

NOTE: Clicking the blue “Direct Hiring Authorities” link will take the applicant to the website. If you want consideration for one or more of the Special Hiring Authorities, documentation that must be submitted at time of application can be found at Direct Hiring Authorities | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov).

All Veterans: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit either a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 Copy or equivalent), or a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you must also submit a completed SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference, and supporting documents outlined on the SF-15. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.

If you are claiming 10 point preference but fail to submit the supporting documents outlined on the SF-15, you will be tentatively assessed as a 5 point preference eligible provided your DD Form 214 reflects that you have the service required to qualify for preference. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.

Veterans currently on active duty claiming veterans' preference: You will be granted tentative preference if you submit a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions and your application shows that you have the required service. Prior to being appointed, you must provide to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office a DD Form 214 documenting discharge/release and showing that the service was honorable or general. If you are on terminal leave, you must provide documentation certifying authorized terminal leave.

If you want consideration for one or more of the Special Hiring Authorities, documentation that must be submitted at time of application can be found at Direct Hiring Authorities | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov).

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

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.

Job Ident #: 823751700

Company Details

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20591 USA
www.faa.gov/jobs

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Job Info

Location

Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

Type

Contractor

Salary Range

$103,409 - $167,336

Company Details

Federal Aviation Administration

800 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20591 USA
www.faa.gov/jobs