Job Listing: Supervisory Environmental Protection Specialist, GS-0028-15

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 1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC THIS POSITION IS BEING ADVERTISED BOTH AS MERIT PROMOTION AND PUBLIC
NOTICE. YOU MUST APPLY TO THE VACANCY THAT YOU WISH TO BE CONSIRED
FOR. IF YOU WISH TO BE CONSIDERED UNDER MERIT PROMOTION
PROCEDURES, PLEASE APPLY TO VACANCY NUMBER 08HQMP-CF-1.3/20.

The U.S. Department of Energy is an excellent, family friendly
employer and an exciting place to work. Our overarching mission is
to advance the national, economic and energy security of the United
States, to provide scientific and technological innovation in
support of that mission; and to ensure the environmental cleanup
of the national weapons complex.
The mission of the Loan Guarantee Program Office (LGPO) in the
Department of Energy (DOE) is to administer the loan guarantee
program for Federal support of innovative clean energy projects as
authorized by Title XVII of the Energy Policy Act of 2005
(EPAct).This position is located in the National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA) Compliance Division (NCD) of the Loan Guarantee
Program Office (LGPO) of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

The incumbent serves as Director of the NEPA Compliance Division and
as a NEPA Compliance Officer. The incumbent is responsible for
determining and recommending the appropriate level of environmental
review and documentation required for complying with NEPA for
proposed DOE energy loan guarantee activities. The incumbent in this
position is responsible for providing authoritative advice and
counsel on compliance with NEPA, Council on Environmental Quality
(CEQ) and DOE NEPA implementing regulations, guidance and procedures
and related post loan guarantee implementation and mitigation
tracking. The incumbent will supervise NEPA Document Managers in the
preparation and review of NEPA compliance documents for the LGPO.

Major Duties

The selectee will serve as the Director, NEPA Compliance
Division responsible for NEPA compliance functions, specifically,
compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, CEQ
Implementing Regulations at 40CFR Parts 1500 - 1508 and DOE
Implementing Procedures at 10CFR Part 1021. Incumbent supervises
NCD (Compliance Division) Document Managers for environmental impact
statements (EISs) and environmental assessments (EAs) and in some
cases serves as the Document Manager for a particular EIS or EA.
Develop LGPO NEPA procedures and information management
requirements, and document the office's compliance with those
procedures and requirements. Develop and implement procedures for
compliance with related Federal environmental requirements,
including approval and issuance of wetlands and flood plains
protection documents, as well as compliance with the Endangered
Species Act, the National Historic Preservation
Act. Make CX determinations and prepare necessary records. Report
to the Department's Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance on lessons
learned after completing each EIS and EA. Coordinate NEPA
compliance strategies for matters within LPGO purview with other DOE
offices and other Federal agencies as appropriate. Advise the
Director of LGPO on NEPA-related matters, including the provisions
of the CEQ and DOE regulations, the DOE NEPA Compliance Guide and
DOE Order 451.1B. Supervise LGPO NEPA Document Managers in the
development, coordination and preparation of EAs, FONSIs, EISs,
records of decision and other documents related to NEPA compliance.
Provide loan guarantee applicants, the public and others with
information on LGPO NEPA procedures and related requirements.
Participate in periodic NEPA meetings and workshops conducted by the
DOE Office of NEPA Policy and Compliance; provide NEPA training and
disseminate NEPA guidance materials and related information. Perform
other duties as assigned.

How to Apply

Please submit your application on line at the USAJobs On Line
website (You may click this link or type www.usajobs.opm gov into
your browser.) If applying on line poses a hardship, IT IS YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY to contact the Human Resources Office to request
assistance. You should speak to the Human Resources Specialist
listed on the announcement prior to the closing date of the
announcement during normal business hours (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST)
and request assistance with the on-line submission.
We recommend that you do not wait until the last day of the vacancy
announcement. Paper applications submitted without prior HR
approval will be considered incomplete and you will not be
considered for the vacancy announcement. There will be no
exceptions to this policy.
HINTS FOR SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION:
You are strongly encouraged to read the entire vacancy announcement
and comply with the application procedures. Failure to submit all
of the required information will result in an incomplete application
and you may be marked ineligible for this vacancy. Please allow
yourself sufficient time to completely answer the online application
questions and review your application before you submit it. If a
complete application is not received, you will be evaluated solely
on the information available, and you may not receive full
consideration or may be determined ineligible for consideration. E-
mailed or faxed applications will not be considered without prior
approval.
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION BEFORE 11:00 PM
EST OF THE CLOSING DATE. AFTER THAT TIME, THE ANNOUNCEMENT WILL
CLOSE AND YOU WILL NO LONGER HAVE ACCESS TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION.
It is recommended that you prepare your resume and save it as a text
file on your computer.
Please ensure that your resume contains the basic information
outlined under this link
HREF="http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/of0510.pdf">Applying for A
Federal Job
Once you have submitted your on-line application, you will see a
screen telling you that your application has been successfully
transmitted. If you do not see these words, you have not
successfully completed your application. If you would like a
receipt, you may print this transmittal screen. At this time, you
may also request a copy of the announcement questions and your
responses be sent to your e-mail account.
Reminder: Please use the Fax Cover Sheet included in this
announcement to fax or email all supplemental documents on or before
the closing date. Please include the applicable vacancy
announcement number and Human Resources Specialist point of contact
on your fax cover sheet.
In addition to your resume and questionnaire, the following
documents are required for this position:
1. VETERANS CLAIMING ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION:
a. If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and you are
claiming eligibility to apply under the VEOA with 5-point or 10-
point veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or
other proof of eligibility.
b. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference or a 30%
Disabled Veterans' appointment, DD-214 and SF-15 along with the
proof required by that form.
Please see the Vet Guide at the following link
HREF="http://www.opm.gov/employ/veterans/html/vetguide.asp">VET
GUIDE if you have any questions about veterans' preference.
2. CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES - INCLUDING
CURRENT DOE EMPLOYEES:
A recent Standard Formm 50 is required to support your eligibility
to apply under this announcement. Please ensure that the SF-50 you
submit includes your highest grade, your current step (do not send
an award SF-50) and your tenure.
3. APPLICANTS APPLYING FOR POSITIONS WHICH HAVE AN EDUCATIONAL
REQUIREMENT LISTED UNDER QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATIONS:
A readable copy of your transcript which shows your educational
background that supports the educational reauirement.
4. CTAP/ICTAP candidates:
You must submit a copy of your Certificate of Expected Separation or
similar document, or your specific Reduction-In-Force notice, as
well as a copy of your last (non-award) SF-50.
5. PERSONS CLAIMING ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION UNDER
A SPECIAL APPOINTINT AUTHORITY:
You must submit any documentation that has been provided to you
as proof of your eligibility under a Special Appointing Authority.
For questions about which documentation is required for a
specific authority, please contact the human resources office at the
number listed on this announcement.
For more information about which documents you should submit for
Merit Promotion, Veterans' Preference, or Special Appointing
Authorities, visit the "Frequently Asked Questions" section
under "Benefits and Other Information". For answers to frequently
asked questions,
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HERE (click on the hyperlink or go to
http://humancapital.doe.gov/pers/JobsONLINEFAQs.htm).
Applicants with a disability, who need reasonable accommodation for
any part of the application and hiring process, are asked to contact
the HR Specialist. The decision to grant reasonable accommodation
will be on a case-by-case basis.


Required Documents:
FAX COVER SHEET
PLEASE PRINT THIS PAGE TO USE AS YOUR FAX COVER SHEET WHEN YOU
SUBMIT YOUR SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS. THIS VACANCY IS ANNOUNCED
THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY'S AUTOMATED HIRING SYSTEM, USAOBS.
YOU MUST SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS NO LATER
THAN 11:00 PM OF THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IN ORDER TO
RECEIVE CONSIDERATION.
You may fax your supplemental documents to (202) 586-8101 OR you may
email your supplemental documents (preferably in PDF format) to the
HR Specialist at the email address listed in the vacancy
announcement no later than the closing date of the announcement for
which you are applying.
Your Name _________________________ Today's Date _______________
Vacancy Announcement Number __________________________________
Position Title, Series and Grade ___________________________________
Human Resources Specialist _____________________________________
Please check below the documents you are enclosing and make sure
your name AND THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER is on each page.
__ DD-214
__ SF-15 and Proof required on the form
__ SF-50 showing your grade and step, tenure and position occupied
__ Transcript (original not required; a copy is acceptable)
__ Other (please list)
You do not need to call the HR Office; you may check your
application status anytime after the announcement closes. Go to the
DOE Jobs Online web site, enter your ID and password, and
click 'View my Application Status' to see the latest information
concerning your status. We will update your status when changes are
made. If you have other questions or need other assistance, you may
contact the Human Resources Specialist listed as the contact person
in the Vacancy Announcement.
THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


Contact Information:
Frederick Williams

Phone: 202-586-3042

Fax: 202-586-8101

TDD: 202-586-8155

Email: Frederick.Williams@hq.doe.gov


Or write:
Headquarters
Human Resources Office
1000 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20585

Fax: 202-586-8101


What To Expect Next:
You do not need to call the HR Office; you may check your
application status anytime after the announcement closes. Go to the
USAJobs Online web site, enter your ID and password, and click 'View
my Application Status' to see the latest information concerning your
status. We will update your status when changes are made.
If you have other questions or need other assistance, you may
contact the Human Resources Specialist listed as the contact person
in the Vacancy Announcement.
When the announcement closes, your application will be automatically
evaluated and rated by the system. A quality review of your on-line
application and supporting documents will be conducted by the HR
Office before your rating becomes final; this quality review will be
based on the extent and quality of your experience, education and
training as it relates to the duties of this position. Qualified
candidates will be assigned a score between 70 and 100 depending on
their possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required
for the vacancy. In most instances, only the three highest scoring
candidates will be referred for further consideration. Your on-line
responses must be supported by the information you provide in your
on-line resume. Note: if we determine that you have rated yourself
higher than what is supportable in your resume, or if your resume is
incomplete, you may be rated ineligible, not qualified, or your
score may be lowered.