Summary This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in the Environmental Planning and Analysis (EC) organization of Environment, Fish, and Wildlife (E). A successful candidate in the Environmental Protection Specialist position will provide a wide range of high level regulatory, scientific, and policy analysis within the environmental arena. Responsibilities As an Environmental Protection Specialist, you will: Serves as an expert Environmental Protection Specialist responsible for ensuring timely preparation and the adequacy, accuracy, and consistency of environmental analyses and related decision documents, such as Environmental Assessments/Findings of No Significant Impact and Environmental Impact Statements/Records of Decision for complex, novel, and/or controversial agency proposals. Serves as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for contracts and prepares scopes of work and monitors contracts for compliance. Project Manager responsible for the overall management, control, coordination, and execution of new policies and procedures and program administration. Provides technical advice on environmental policies, statues, laws, standards, directives, and regulations. Ensures consistency with various laws, regulations, Executive Orders and guidelines related to the protection of natural, environmental, cultural, and social resources (e.g. National Environmental Policy Act, the Endangered Species Act; the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, and so forth). Develops and maintains productive working relationship with various groups/ Individuals (e.g., Federal/State Environmental Protections Agencies, Indian Tribes, local/municipal governments, contractors, etc.) internal/external to Bonneville to perform their function. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's 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: applying knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental laws regulations, directives, policies, and procedures (e.g., National Environmental Policy Act, the Endangered Species Act; Clean Water Act, National Historic Preservation Act, etc.) to (a) lead the analysis of a program or project's impact and assessment on fish and wildlife in order to recommend mitigation or enhancements measures; and (b) collaborate with multiple stakeholders in the development of Environmental Assessments, Environmental Impact Statements, and other technical documents. There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-13 level. Accountability Influencing/Negotiating Oral Communication Project Management Stakeholder Management Written Communication "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. Physical Demands: The work is a mixture of office related work and outdoor field work. The office work is sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required in stooping, kneeling, bending, etc. Office work occasionally requires extended time seated and working at a computer terminal. Occasional field work may necessitate walking on uneven terrain in dense brush and trees or in wet slippery conditions. Field work may require working in a variety of weather conditions, including rain, snow, fog, and sun. Proper clothing, boots, and other protection may be required. The work may require lifting objects weighing 15-20 pounds. Work is sometimes performed in rough terrain. Working Conditions: Office work is typically performed in an adequately lighted and climate-controlled office. Field work may be necessary in inclement weather and in a wide range of temperatures. Work may require travel via car, airplane, 4WD, or helicopter to work locations and occasional overnight travel to remote parts of the service area. Field work locations may be in close proximity to high voltage transmission lines and substations. The employee must at times perform work in inclement weather. Time-in-Grade: Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement to receive consideration. CTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Education There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position. Additional Information The U.S. Department of Energy fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information, please visit the links at the bottom of this page or visit the FedsHireVets website. More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement. Some positions may require completion of a probationary period of up to 1 (one) year. Many positions require successful completion of a background investigation. All males born after December 31st 1959 must abide by laws regarding Selective Service registration. To learn more about this law, visit the Selective Service web page, Who Must Register. If you are not registered and don't have an approved exemption, you will not be eligible for employment with the Federal government. EEO Policy: http://www.usajobs.gov/eeo Reasonable Accommodation Policy: http://www.usajobs.gov/raps Veterans Information: http://www.usajobs.gov/vi Telework: www.telework.gov Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/ BPA strives to ensure a safe, positive, inclusive work environment, supported by Leadership Behaviors. For more information on Leadership Behaviors visit: www.bpa.gov/goto/LeadershipBehaviors We also understand the importance of work/life balance and offer a variety of programs and policies designed to create more flexible, responsive work environments supportive of commitments to community, home and family members. BPA also supports employees' overall wellness through its Be Well program, which helps employees adopt healthier lifestyles and feel better about their work/life balance. The program supports five key areas of life: career, community, financial, physical and social.