Environmental Protection Specialist

Federal Aviation Administration •

Washington DC, District of Columbia, United States

Position Type: Contractor

Job Description:

The Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) UAS Integration Office (AUS) is responsible for leading FAA’s efforts to safely integrate UAS, advanced air mobility (AAM) and other new entrant operations into the U.S. National Airspace System. AUS serves as the initial point of contact for entities regarding operational requirements, UAS registration, and collaborative efforts to find solutions to operational and technical challenges to advance new entrant integration efforts.

Duties

This position serves as an Environmental Protection Specialist applying environmental concepts, laws, practices, analytical and diagnostic methods and techniques to address technical issues and problems, particularly in matters involving the application of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

The Environmental Protection Specialist performs multiple, varying, and complex assignments under the minimal direction of a manager, project/program manager, or more experienced technical specialist. Acts as principal technical specialist or as a project manager or team leader for large work activities, performs project management and analytical tasks. Possesses knowledge of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Endangered Species Act, the National Historic Preservation Act to provide support on the implementation of agency wide environmental policy and guidance.

Applies experience and comprehensive technical knowledge of the principles and methods of administering environmental protection programs and the laws and regulations related to environmental protection activities for new entrant transportation technologies such as drones, advanced aerial mobility (AAM) and commercial space. Prepares appropriate documentation for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews of proposed Agency actions for new entrant transportation technologies that may be complex, unusual, programmatic, or precedent setting; such, environmental documents and studies must be in accordance with applicable environmental laws, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and its implementing regulations, as well as Agency policy.

Coordinates within FAA lines of business to develop a strategy to assess the scope of proposed Federal actions and ensure that appropriate level of environmental review is conducted (i.e., Categorical Exclusion (CATEX), Environmental Assessment (EA), or Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)), and that compliance with special purpose environmental laws is addressed and integrated into the NEPA process. Assists in scope development for contractor resources supporting environmental review and documentation activities.

Researches technical, policy or procedural issues to develop plans and techniques to improve programs and policies. Identifies problems and recommends alternative solutions that meet Federal requirements, the mission of the Office and LOB, as well as appropriate consideration of local or applicant needs. Plays a lead role in drafting, reviewing, and editing reports or request for proposals, cost estimates, statements of work (SOW) for final approval prior to external distribution. Presents briefings to obtain consensus/approval on environmental reviews associated with policies and/or proposals for federal action received by the agency or proposals developed by the agency to advance integration of new entrants.

Participates in a broad range of environmental evaluations in support of individual operational approvals, programmatic actions, rulemakings, and the subsequent development of findings and recommendations. Provides technical guidance and instructions to stakeholders on a wide variety of information that should be considered when analyzing environmental impacts or conditions and elements of new entrant technologies that may be complex or unusual.

Collaborates and coordinates with inter-intra government agency organizations and stakeholders in the aviation industry to accomplish work. Communicates technically complex information in a manner that is easy to understand by a diverse audience.

Work is reviewed rarely, typically though status reports and at project completion, to ensure technical compliance and alignment with the requirements of the project or other work activity. Work activities typically impact directly on the objectives of one or more major subdivisions or LOBs/SOs and may impact on the objectives of the FAA. In some areas, the work may affect the safety and security of customers.

Job Requirements:
Requirements Conditions of Employment

US Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.

Qualifications

To view the complete OPM qualification standard for the Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Environmental Protection Specialist Series 0028, please refer to: Environmental Protection Specialist Series 0028 (opm.gov)

To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I, FG/GS 13. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Specialized experience is: Experience researching, developing technical information and policies, identifying procedural environmental issues, and recommending techniques to improve programs and policies related to new entrant transportation technologies, such as drones, advanced aerial mobility, and commercial space.

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

If the selecting official decides to interview any employee on the selection list for a vacancy, then all who remain under consideration for the position at that point in the process must be interviewed. If the selection list is shortened to a best qualified list through a comparative process, then the best qualified list shall be considered to be the selection list.

A selection may be made from this announcement or ACT-AVS-25-AUS400-93026.

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 emailed to monique.heriegel@faa.gov or fax to 1 (609) 485-8995 on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number. If you are requesting consideration for any of the special hiring authorities, you must submit the following documentation:

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.

Salary Range: $92,964 - $144,121

Job Ident #: 819061000

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