Opening: Environmental Protection Specialist

Job Title: Environmental Protection Specialist, GS-0028-12/13
Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Sub Agency: Environmental Protection Agency
Job Announcement Number: CI-OECA-DE-2011-0018

SALARY RANGE: $74,872.00 - $115,742.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, July 27, 2011 to Tuesday, August 16, 2011
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0028-12/13
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-time Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Any U.S. citizen may apply.

Duties
Additional Duty Location Info:

1 vacancy - Washington DC Metro Area, DC

At the full performance level, you will:
- Conduct analyses of national policy issues concerning federal agency responsibilities for National Historic Preservation Act compliance.

- Demonstrate knowledge and experience with (1) Section 106 consultation procedures involving coordination with the State Historic Preservation Officers and the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, (2) Section 110 nomination procedures and qualifying criteria of agencies historic properties deemed eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places, and (3) 36 CFR 800.8 standards and procedures for coordination with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

- Assist with the implementation of National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) requirements for environmental plans and programs. Responsible for policy analysis based on experience with NHPA regulations and policy.

- Advise decision-makers on Agency compliance with NHPA, coordinate with managers from other Agencies and departments on issues regarding NHPA, and explains NHPA and NEPA compliance requirements, concepts, and implementation at national gatherings, training sessions and in day-to-day communications.

-Provide guidance on basic legislation, agency regulations and policy directives.

At the higher grade level, your assignments will be more complex and you should need less guidance from your supervisor.

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