Summary This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Deputy Director, Trust Services in Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job). The incumbent in this position supports providing awareness and assisting in the development of environmental policies and supporting resources for the Division of Environmental Services and Cultural Resources Management (DESCRM). Responsibilities Environmental Policy Specialist and Program Manager: Serves as an advisor regarding the completeness, accuracy, objectivity, feasibility, and/or legislative soundness on a variety of Departmental environmental regulations, policies, and guidance, as well as their implementation. Advisory and program management includes reviewing documents that impact the mission of BIA, natural resources, established goals, and objectives; and developing program of work and scope for any new policies or initiatives. Technical Review and Proposal Recommendation: Serves as an administrative, analytical and technical policy specialist in the environmental review of projects impacting natural or cultural resources. Evaluates Departmental programs, policy, and guidance and, with support from senior staff, makes recommendations, develops guidance, and provides directions to implement environmental laws, regulations, Executive Orders, and direction provided by the Executive Office of the President. Communication and Project Management: Assists in developing recommended positions and prepares decision memos and briefing information for signature by Senior officials. Reviews project input and ensures DESCRM meets timetable commitments and speaks with "one voice" by facilitating and mediating between bureaus and other agencies to reach an agreed upon recommendation and elevating issues for resolution when necessary. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for the Environmental Protection Specialist, GS-0028 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0000/environmental-protection-specialist-series-0028/ MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Your resume must demonstrate one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks: Applying analytical skills in order to solve problems involving diverse aspects of environmental protection (e.g., performing investigations, inspections, or oversight activities of a new program or a program that is being redefined, where procedures require frequent modification and change) and utilizing environmental statutes, regulations, licensing/permitting requirements, and precedent decisions governing environmental operations; management, administration or coordination sufficient to provide advisory, review, evaluation, education and/or training on specific problems, projects, programs or functions related to the environment. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date. Education Additional Information All new hires earn the beginning salary of their pay grade (Step 1). See 2024 Salary Tables and select the pay chart for Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job). If no specific chart is listed for this geographic location, see the "rest of U.S." chart. The full performance level of this position is GS-12. Promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. A career ladder promotion is at the discretion of management, and in no way guaranteed. CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp . SPECIAL APPOINTING AUTHORITY: Certain candidates may be eligible to apply under a special hiring authority including those for disabled individuals, Peace Corps employees, Foreign Service employees, veterans, etc. For more information, visit the following OPM websites: USAJOBS Information Center: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/; Vets Info Guide: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/. VOLUNTARY SEPARATION INCENTIVE PAYMENT: Former Federal Employees are required to indicate whether they received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) buyout in their previous employment with the Federal government, and are required to submit a copy of the applicable Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) regarding the VSIP. Most individuals who accept reemployment with the Federal government within 5 years of receiving the VSIP amount, must repay the gross amount of the separation pay prior to reemployment.