Job details
Salary $78,644 - $102,242 a year job type full-time
Full job description
Duties
Summary
Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a natural resources specialistYou can make a difference in the west by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment.
Duty location: boulder city, nevada
Boulder city is a short drive from the las vegas metropolitan area.
Boulder city, nv: http://www.bcnv.org
Henderson, nv: http://www.hendersonchamber.com
Las vegas, nv: http://www.lvchamber.com
Responsibilities
Serves as the lower colorado basin regional office (lcbro) national environmental policy act (nepa) coordinator including program and budget management.
Disseminates nepa and other environmental information to lcbro; provides guidance on environmental requirements; coordinates and consolidates nepa related data calls; and collects, enters, and maintains nepa related information in databases.
Leads and/or participates as a member of interdisciplinary teams to provide environmental expertise; conducts environmental analyses and assures compliance with environmental laws.
Develops and participates in nepa related public involvement, education, and information programs.
Prepares, directs, and reviews memorandum, technical reports, statements of work, categorical exclusion checklists, environmental assessments, findings of no significant impact, environmental impact statements, and records of decision, and other documentation on environmental issues.
Serves as the environmental review coordinator for lcbroAnalyzes environmental documents prepared by other agencies to determine impacts to reclamation facilities and/or interests.
Coordinates with other federal agencies, indian tribes, state agencies, and local entities on nepa and environmental related activities.
Travel required
Occasional travel - you may be expected to travel for this position.
Supervisory status
No
Promotion potential
12
Job family (series)
0401 general natural resources management and biological sciences
Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of employment
You must be a u.sCitizen or u.sNational.
You must be suitable for federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
You must submit a resume and supporting documentation (see required documents).
You must submit eligibility documents for veterans consideration (see required documents).
You must meet any minimum education and/or experience requirements (see qualifications).
You must submit transcript(s) to verify education requirements (see qualifications/education).
You will be required to complete a financial disclosure form.
Who may apply:
Bureau of reclamation employees (competitive)
Bureau of reclamation employees (non-competitive)
Career transition assistance plan (ctap)
Department of the interior employees (competitive)
Department of the interior employees (non-competitive)
Federal employees (competitive transfer)
Federal employees (non-competitive transfer)
Former federal employees (competitive reinstatement)
Former federal employees (non-competitive reinstatement)
Individuals with disabilities (schedule a)
Interagency career transition assistance plan (ictap)
Land management workforce flexibility act (lmwfa)
Military spouses
Veterans employment opportunities act (veoa)
Qualifications
Basic education requirement:
To be eligible for consideration, you must first meet the basic education requirement for this position1Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the positionOr 2Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
For more information visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401/
In addition to meeting the minimum education requirements you must also meet the required specialized experienceIn order to be rated as qualified for this position, the hr office must be able to determine that you meet the education and specialized experience requirement - this information must be clearly supported in your resume.
Gs-12: to qualify at the gs-12, you must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the gs-11 level in federal service having demonstrated experience.
Gs-12: specialized experience: is defined as: experience which may include nepa program and budget management; conducting detailed nepa analysis; leading interdisciplinary teams for nepa projects; developing and participating in public involvement efforts for nepa projects; experience in preparing categorical exclusion checklists, environmental assessments, findings of no significant impact, environmental impact statements, records of decisions, or other documentation on environmental issues.
Your resume must clearly reflect the experience/education listed aboveIn determining qualifications, the human resources specialist may not make assumptionsIf your resume does not clearly reflect the required experience/education, your application will be marked as ineligible.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through national service programs (e.g., peace corps, americorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social)Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employmentYou will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Time-in-grade: current career or career-conditional employees of the federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of federal experience at the next lower-grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 cfr 300.603(b)Applicants eligible under the land management workforce flexibility act (lmwfa) are not required to meet time-in-grade restrictions in order to be considered.
You must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements, including time-in-grade restrictions and any selective placement factors if applicable, by 10/13/2021.
Education
This position does not allow substituting education for experience.
This position has a mandatory education requirementYou must submit a copy of college transcript(s) (unofficial copy is acceptable) to support claimed education if substituting education for experienceTranscripts must include the name of the college or university and date the degree was conferredNon-submission will result in being rated not-qualified for the position.
You will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify educational qualifications, if selectedAn official transcript must be sent directly from the university`s registrar`s office and must be provided from the institution awarding the degreeAcademic transcripts certified by notary publics are not officialOfficial transcripts must be submitted prior to reporting to work as a condition of employmentFailure to submit official transcripts may be grounds for dismissal or rescission of the job offer.
Accreditation: only education from an accredited college or university recognized by the department of education is acceptable to meet education requirements or to substitute for experience, if applicableFor additional info, refer to the office of personnel management and u.sDepartment of education.
Foreign education: to receive credit for education completed outside the united states, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional u.sEducation programsFor additional info, refer to the u.sNetwork for education information.
Additional information
Probationary period: you may be required to serve an initial probationary period.
Telework: reclamation has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and you may be allowed to telework with supervisory approval.
E-verify: .doi uses e-verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employeesTo learn more about e-verify, including applicant rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/
Background investigation: this position is designated as a moderate risk public trust positionIt requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated public trust suitability background investigation (t2s or t2rs or equivalent) that is current (within the last 5 years)This is a condition of employment.
Selective service registration: male applicants born after december 31, 1959 must certify registration with the selective service system or that the applicant is exempt from having to do so under the selective service lawGo to: https://www.sss.gov
Financial disclosure: if selected for this position, you will be required to file a confidential financial disclosure report, oge-450, within 30 days of entrance on duty and annually thereafter.
Recruitment/relocation incentive: if otherwise eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentiveThe decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteedFor information visit: recruitment incentive or relocation incentive.
Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.
Reasonable accommodation requests: if you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the rehabilitation act of 1973 as amended and americans with disabilities act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the usa hire competency based assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online applicationRequests for reasonable accommodations for the usa hire competency based assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for reasonable accommodation must be received prior to starting the usa hire competency based assessmentsDecisions on requests for reasonable accommodations are made on a case-by-case basisIf you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the usa hire competency based assessmentsYou must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the url to access the usa hire competency based assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcementTo determine if you need a reasonable accommodation, please review the procedures for requesting a reasonable accommodation for online assessments here.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this positionYou will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):
Attention to detail
Flexibility
Integrity/honesty
Interpersonal skills
Learning
Self-management
Stress tolerance
Teamwork
Technical competence
Technical competence: uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on the job experience to perform one`s job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
The application questionnaire can be previewed here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/viewquestionnaire/11246920
In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the processIn addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessmentThe online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
Occupational interactive assessment: this assessment measures the attention to detail, flexibility, integrity/honesty, interpersonal skills, learning, self-management, stress tolerance, and teamwork competencies.
Occupational judgment assessment: this assessment measures the decision making competencyDecision making is defined as the ability to make sound, well- informed, and objective decisions; perceive the impact and implications of decisions; commit to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; and to cause change.
Occupational reading assessment: this assessment measures the reading competencyReading is defined as the ability to understand and interpret written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; and applying what is learned from written material to specific situations.
Occupational reasoning assessment: this assessment measures the reasoning competencyReasoning is defined as the ability to identify rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information, and analyzing information to make correct inferences or draw accurate conclusions.
You will not be considered for the position if you fail to complete the assessmentOverstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from considerationCheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Not required
Drug test required
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate risk (mr)
Trust determination process
Credentialing, suitability/fitness
Required documents
Required documents
Please submit the supporting documents outlined below applicable to your claimed eligibility status and the position and grade to which you are applyingFailing to submit required documents will result in non-consideration due to an incomplete application package.
Resume: you must submit a resume that demonstrates how skills and experiences through job duties meet the qualifications and requirements listed in the job announcement to be considered for the jobEach job experience must include dates of employment including start and end dates (month and year), work schedule (full-time or part-time), and must include hours worked per weekFor more information, click here.
Transcripts: you must submit a copy of your college transcript(s) (unofficial copy acceptable)If selected, you will be required to provide official college transcripts.
Performance appraisal: you must submit 1) a copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, and 2) a list of any awards (e.gSuperior performance awards, special act/achievement awards, quality step increase, etc.) you received in the last 5 yearsAny performance appraisal/evaluation and award documentation you provide will be forwarded to the selecting officialThe selecting official will review this documentation and give it due weight consideration during the overall selection processIf you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, please submit a statement as to why it is not availablePlease indicate if any prior performance appraisals/evaluations were at an acceptable level.
Federal employees/sf-50: competitive service current and/or former federal employees eligible for promotion, reassignment, transfer, reinstatement, etcYou must submit a copy of their sf-50, verifying highest rate of pay and documenting career or career-conditional status in the competitive service (tenure 1 or 2) for which the applicant is claiming eligibilityDo not submit award sf-50sIf you are applying for a higher grade and your sf-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one year time-in-grade requirement so you will need to provide an sf-50 which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate sf-50s include promotions, within-grade grade/range increases, and sf-50s with an effective date more than one year old)For more information, click here.
Career transition programs: permanent federal employees who are surplus, displaced, or involuntarily separatedYou must submit a copy of their most recent performance appraisal, proof of eligibility, and most current sf-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location with their applicationTo be considered under ctap/ictap, you must be well-qualified (i.e., meet the minimum qualification requirements, including selective factors, education and experience requirements) and score at least 90.0 on the assessment questionnaire as established, and be able to perform the duties of the position upon entryFor more information, click here.
Veterans: veterans preference eligible under veoa: if you are claiming eligibility based on veterans preference entitlement, you must submit a copy of your latest certificate of release or discharge from active duty, dd-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of serviceIf claiming disability preference, you must also submit the disability letter from the department of veterans affairs or armed service and the application for 10-point veteran preference, standard form 15For more information, click here.
Land management workforce flexibility act: current or former land management agency appointeesYou must submit (1) a copy of your sf-50, notification of personnel action, that reflects having initially been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited (temporary/term) appointment; (2) a copy of sf-50(s), notification of personnel action(s), that reflect having served under one (1) or more time-limited (temporary/term) appointments by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of two (2) or more years; and (3) a copy of your performance appraisal plan and/or supervisor memorandum that reflects having performed at an acceptable level during each period of serviceFor more information, click here.
Schedule a (individuals with disabilities) information: schedule a (individuals with disabilities)
Military spouses: applicants claiming eligibility based on military spouse must submit applicable proof of eligibilityFor more information: https://www.fedshirevets.gov/job-seekers/special-hiring-authorities/family-members/https://www.usajobs.gov/help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/military-spouses/
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the u.sDepartment of education in order for it to be credited towards qualificationsTherefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the u.sDepartment 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.
Benefits
Benefits
A career with the u.sGovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new windowlearn more about federal benefits.
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This job is open to
Career transition (ctap, ictap, rpl)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a `surplus` or `displaced` employee.
Federal employees - competitive service
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Individuals with disabilities
Land & base management
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Military spouses
Veterans
Clarification from the agency
See who may apply under requirements for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.
