Natural Resources Specialist
The primary duties of this position are:
Assembles, coordinates, and oversees interdisciplinary teams in the preparation and processing of assigned environmental documents. Arranges, defines, and coordinates work between cooperating Federal agencies. Conducts workshops, hearings, and meetings and interacts with public interest groups, water districts, individuals, and representatives of Federal, State, and local governments regarding all aspects of preparing and processing environmental documents. Reviews and provides comments on environmental impact statements and other environmental documents prepared by the Region and other agencies for compliance with policy directives and compliance with the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), and other environmental statutes, executive orders, regulations, procedures, and the Reclamation NEPA Handbook. Reviews planning and other internal and external reports and data dealing with environmental problems and their solutions to ensure environmental policy is articulated properly. Studies and monitors new developing issues in the environmental field that may have potential impact on Reclamation programs in the Region. Acts in a liaison capacity with other technical segments of the Regional Office, with natural resources specialists in Reclamation's Denver and Washington offices, and personnel in the project offices on environmental matters affected by various planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance phases, and research efforts. Participates as member of special Reclamation committees, task forces, and groups that are formed to address projects of a special or controversial nature to represent Regional environmental policy positions. For GS Positions with Basic Education Requirements:
Basic Education Requirements:
1. Degree:
Biological sciences, agriculture, natural resources management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR 2. Combination of education and
Experience:
Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Substitution of Education/Specialized Experience Requirements:
In addition to the basic education requirement, in order to be rated as qualified for this position, the HR Office must be able to determine that the applicant meets the education and/or specialized experience requirement - this information must be clearly supported in the resume. To qualify at the GS-11 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 in Federal service OR 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree directly related to the position. Specialized experience at this level is defined as:
Professional experience preparing portions of environmental documents to meet the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA); collecting environmental data and preparing preliminary findings and recommendations; applying biological facts, principles, methods, and techniques to develop convention plans and/or studies. These examples are not all inclusive. 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 employment. Applicants will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If selected, the selectee will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify educational qualifications. An official transcript must be sent directly from the University's Registrar's office and must be provided from the institution awarding the degree. Academic transcripts certified by notary publics are NOT official. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to reporting to work as a condition of employment. Failure to submit official transcripts may be grounds for dismissal or rescission of the job offer.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Assembles, coordinates, and oversees interdisciplinary teams in the preparation and processing of assigned environmental documents. Arranges, defines, and coordinates work between cooperating Federal agencies. Conducts workshops, hearings, and meetings and interacts with public interest groups, water districts, individuals, and representatives of Federal, State, and local governments regarding all aspects of preparing and processing environmental documents. Reviews and provides comments on environmental impact statements and other environmental documents prepared by the Region and other agencies for compliance with policy directives and compliance with the provisions of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), and other environmental statutes, executive orders, regulations, procedures, and the Reclamation NEPA Handbook. Reviews planning and other internal and external reports and data dealing with environmental problems and their solutions to ensure environmental policy is articulated properly. Studies and monitors new developing issues in the environmental field that may have potential impact on Reclamation programs in the Region. Acts in a liaison capacity with other technical segments of the Regional Office, with natural resources specialists in Reclamation's Denver and Washington offices, and personnel in the project offices on environmental matters affected by various planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance phases, and research efforts. Participates as member of special Reclamation committees, task forces, and groups that are formed to address projects of a special or controversial nature to represent Regional environmental policy positions. For GS Positions with Basic Education Requirements:
Basic Education Requirements:
1. Degree:
Biological sciences, agriculture, natural resources management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR 2. Combination of education and
Experience:
Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Substitution of Education/Specialized Experience Requirements:
In addition to the basic education requirement, in order to be rated as qualified for this position, the HR Office must be able to determine that the applicant meets the education and/or specialized experience requirement - this information must be clearly supported in the resume. To qualify at the GS-11 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 in Federal service OR 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree directly related to the position. Specialized experience at this level is defined as:
Professional experience preparing portions of environmental documents to meet the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA); collecting environmental data and preparing preliminary findings and recommendations; applying biological facts, principles, methods, and techniques to develop convention plans and/or studies. These examples are not all inclusive. 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 employment. Applicants will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If selected, the selectee will be required to provide official college transcripts to verify educational qualifications. An official transcript must be sent directly from the University's Registrar's office and must be provided from the institution awarding the degree. Academic transcripts certified by notary publics are NOT official. Official transcripts must be submitted prior to reporting to work as a condition of employment. Failure to submit official transcripts may be grounds for dismissal or rescission of the job offer.
- Department:
0401 General Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences - Salary Range:
$69,761 to $90,688 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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