Summary DOE's Clean Energy Corps is made up of staff from more than a dozen offices across DOE. Interested candidates are encouraged to also submit their interest via the DOE Applicant Portal which is our ongoing DOE Clean Energy Corps virtual job fair. The Applicant Portal allows those interested in the Clean Energy Corps to align their talents with their passion by indicating specific areas of interest and connect with hiring managers directly throughout all of DOE. Responsibilities This series covers positions managing, supervising, leading, and/or performing administrative and management work. Vacancies filled under this public notice may have varying levels of promotion potential and supervisory level, if any. Positions may be filled as permanent, term, or temporary with a full-time or part-time work schedule. As a Environmental Compliance Specialist you may: Collaborate with other DOE employees and other federal, state, and local environmental officials, as appropriate, Evaluate complex scientific and engineering design, development, and implementation programs/projects, from the perspective of a natural resource management/biological science specialist to ensure compliance with National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) and other environmental laws and regulations. Provide expert opinions and recommendation relative to planning, organizing, and implementing National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) processes Evaluate relevant procedures and process controls to support the Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) objectives of enhancing environmental safety and compliance. Participate in procurement planning meetings, reviewing procurement strategy documents, and integrating National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) schedules and budgets in project planning. Support preparation of plans and reports that support Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) compliance with National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA) and other major environmental regulations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You must meet the Basic Education Requirement listed in the "Education Requirements" section and the "Specialized Experience" to qualify for this series as described below. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS GS-13: 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-12 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Researching and interpreting program related laws, regulations, guidelines, and procedures related to environmental regulations and compliance, AND Preparing technical reports as it relates to environmental issues; AND Applying analytical techniques for assessing the effectiveness or efficiency of environmental operations or work processes. NOTE: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-13 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. OPM Qualification Standards for the GS-0401 series can be found at the following website: General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences, 0401 (opm.gov). CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. This public notice may be used to fill multiple positions as needed; therefore, applicants must meet the qualifications at the time the applications are reviewed. Education All grades for the 0401 series have a positive education requirement that must be met. Basic Education Requirement Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Foreign education must be reviewed by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For special instructions pertaining to foreign education and a list of organizations that can evaluate foreign education, see the Department of Education website.Transcripts must be provided. Additional Information The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE. For general information on government-wide Telework polices visit: www.telework.gov Status and Non-Status applicants from outside DOE selected under this authority are required to serve a mandatory one (1) year probationary period. A DOE career status employee selected for this position may be required to serve a new one (1) year probationary period, pursuant to 5 CFR 315.802. If you believe that you are eligible for the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), please visit the OPM ICTAP/CTAP website for more information. In order to be considered under the ICTAP program, your application must score within the pre-established "well qualified" category as stated in the Qualifications section. This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. More than one selection may be made under this hiring authority. Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year. Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation. New employees to the Department of Energy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. 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