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 As a Permitting Liaison you may: Serve as a Permitting Specialist and performs work activities directly related to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Support the planning, organizing, and implementing of programs, projects, processes, and applications, with a focus on permitting that expands climate and clean energy actions and investments for state, local, Tribal, and Territorial governments. Support IRA efforts to streamline federal permitting of clean energy projects. Perform internal/external engagements, including stakeholder consultation, internal coordination, and task management. Explore strategies to ensure environmental considerations are factored into the decision-making process in support of Departmental initiatives. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS GS-12: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Providing support for permitting and environmental reviews for projects funded by federal appropriations and/or programs (i.e., Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Inflation Reduction Act, or similar legislation).; AND Coordinating activities with a focus on permitting to ensure consistency and compliance with environmental laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local level.; AND Analyzing environmental, sociocultural, and community impacts for energy infrastructure projects.; AND Conducting internal/external stakeholder outreach related to energy actions and investments. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS GS-13: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal Service. Specialized experience for this position includes: Serving as a permitting specialist to inform environmental reviews for projects funded by federal appropriations (i.e., Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Inflation Reduction Act, or similar legislation).; AND Planning and organizing activities that support implementing programs with a focus on permitting to ensure consistency and compliance with environmental laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local level.; AND Analyzing environmental, sociocultural, and community impacts for energy infrastructure projects that accelerate equitable deployment of clean energy resources and climate goals.; AND Conducting internal/external engagements and stakeholder outreach to support strategies for energy actions and investments. "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-0301 series can be found at the following website: OPM Qualification Standards 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 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. 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