Planning and Environmental Specialist

Job title:

Planning and Environmental Specialist

Company

Federal government of the United States

Job description

SummaryExplore a new career with the BLM – where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Fillmore, Utah. Information about Fillmore and the surrounding area can be found .We expect to fill one vacancy at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.Overview

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Open & closing dates06/27/2024 to 07/08/2024Salary$59,966 – $94,317 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 9 – 11Location1 vacancy in the following location:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—as determined by the agency policy.Travel RequiredOccasional travel – At times, travel for field work, meetings and/or training may be required.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potential11Job family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processAnnouncement numberUTDE-24-12453561-AAControl number797581100This job is open toClarification from the agencyAll U.S. Citizens – No previous Federal Service is required. CTAP and ICTAP candidates in the local commuting area.Duties

• This position serves as a Planning and Environmental Specialist for the West Desert District.
• Provides training to interdisciplinary teams and project leads regarding environmental documentation procedures and implementation of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and land use planning decisions.
• Prepares and monitors time schedules for the planning and NEPA efforts of the Field Office.
• Helps coordinate Field Office land use planning efforts with Tribal Nations and local, State and Federal agencies.
• Works with an interdisciplinary team to ensure sufficient involvement from the public in NEPA and planning processes.
• Reviews NEPA documents to ensure all applicable laws and regulations are followed.
• Ensures all NEPA documents are appropriately uploaded to electronic review sites and properly filed.
• Constructs NEPA and land use planning documents in accordance with guidelines and procedures.

RequirementsConditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be sure to read the How to Apply and Required Documents Sections.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.
• May require a one year probationary period.

QualificationsIn order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements – please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience.To qualify at the GS-09 level you must meet the following:
Specialized Experience: Applicants must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 level equivalent in difficulty and complexity to perform the duties of a Planning and Environmental Specialist. Qualifying specialized experience includes: developing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) or other similar documents; implementing policy and regulations in the development of NEPA or other environmental documents in coordination with a team; communicating efficiently through writing and public speaking to address environmental analysis or land use planning; and working with various natural resources programs such as cultural resources or threatened and endangered species.
OR Education: To qualify based on education you must have a Master’s or equivalent degree, or two (2) full years (36 semester hours) of graduate-level education leading to a master’s or equivalent graduate degree in a related field of study.
OR Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the difficulty and complexity to do the work of this position. Only graduate level education in excess of 18 semester hours may be combined with experience.To qualify at the GS-11 level you must meet the following:
Specialized Experience: Applicants must possess one (1) full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 level equivalent in difficulty and complexity to perform the duties of a Planning and Environmental Specialist. Qualifying specialized experience includes: securing public engagement and input in land use planning or National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) programs; leading teams of people and utilizing partnerships in the development of technical documents (e.g., NEPA documents); utilizing organizational policies, goals and interdisciplinary programs when developing land use plans and environmental documents.; coordinating with Tribal Nations and local, State and Federal agencies; and working with such planning systems as the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA), NEPA, or Council or Environmental Quality regulations.
OR Education: To qualify based on education you must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three (3) full years (54 semester hours) of graduate-level education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a related field of study.
OR Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the difficulty and complexity to do the work of this position. Only graduate level education in excess of 36 semester hours may be combined with experience.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.You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.Physical Demands: The individual works primarily in an office setting at this level. There may be some walking, standing or bending. There is some infrequent field work in this position, therefore, the individual may on occasion be required to walk or ride vehicles or horseback over rough terrain, and perform duties that require recurring bending, crouching, stooping, reaching or lifting. Work may also include lifting of moderately heavy items such as equipment and samples and boxes of files.Work Environment: The work is performed primarily in an office setting for long hours and under tight deadlines. However when necessary to complete the work, there may be outdoor exposure. Outdoor exposure requires some discomfort in extremes of temperature or inclement weather.EducationIf using education to qualify, you must submit copies of all transcripts or a list of college courses that include hours and grades from an accredited U.S. college/university. See Required Documents section for more information.Additional informationDOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visitCareer Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: orMales born after 12/31/59 must be registered forTravel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee.The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. The selectee will typically report to this duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis. The selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.This position is being advertised as a GS-7 under UTPTHWYS-24-12453560-AA for recent graduates. If you wish to be considered for each grade level you must apply separately.Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. If eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: or or .

• 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. .

Expected salary

$59966 – 94317 per year

Location

Fillmore, UT

Job date

Sat, 29 Jun 2024 02:03:13 GMT

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