Environmental Protection Specialist

Job Details

Qualifications & Requirements

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-13 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following Serving as a technical expert in cultural resource management and historic preservation. Providing technical advice and support on implementing and complying with cultural resource management requirements. Interpreting laws, regulations, and directives governing cultural resources management. Education cannot be substituted for specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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. Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must (1) meet all of the requirements as described in this section; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as scoring in the in Well Qualified category (or higher). You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Position Overview

This position is part of the Office of Environmental Compliance & Radiation Protection, Office of Environment, Health, Safety, and Security, Department of Energy. As an Environmental Protection Specialist, you will provide oversight and support to DOE programs and field offices with minimizing environmental risks and impacts, achieving compliance with environmental risks and impacts, achieving compliance with environmental protection and conservation regulatory requirements.

Duties

• The Department of Energy's mission is to ensure America's security and prosperity by addressing its energy, environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions. The mission of the Office of Environment, Health, Safety and Security (EHSS) as the Department's central organization, is to be responsible for health, safety, environment, and security; providing corporate-level leadership and strategic vision to coordinate and integrate these vital programs. EHSS is responsible for policy development and technical assistance; safety analysis; and corporate safety and security programs. EHSS advises DOE Senior Leadership on all matters related to environment, health, safety and security across the complex. We are truly honored that DOE has been named America's #1 Best Employer for Veterans in 2023 by Forbes-not only among Government agencies, but among employers across the U.S. We are so proud of this ranking which reflects our commitment to the employment of veterans. As so many veterans at DOE renew their service to our Nation, we are deeply committed to their success and advancement. Veterans shape the future of energy As an Environmental Protection Specialist, you will: Act as the Office of Environment, Health, Safety and Security (EHSS) lead for Cultural Resources Management and Historic Preservation, serving as the technical liaison to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation and the primary point of contact for issues under the Federal Preservation Officer. Provide authoritative technical advice, guidance, and policy interpretation to DOE headquarters, field offices, and sites on compliance with cultural resource laws, historic preservation, and environmental stewardship regulations. Formulate, evaluate, and implement overall environmental strategies, policy documents, and project plans to address complex environmental and resource preservation challenges across DOE. Represent the agency on interagency task forces, lead high-level technical meetings, and coordinate with diverse Federal, State, local, and Tribal governments to resolve conflicting viewpoints on sensitive environmental and cultural resource issues. Review and analyze proposed DOE projects, land transactions, and external policies to evaluate compliance, assess program effectiveness, and verify alignment with federal historic preservation and environmental laws.