Environmental Protection Specialist

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The Federal Highway Administration is hiring Environmental Protection Specialists (GS-0028-07/09 - from $49,025 to $91,582 annually) in multiple locations throughout the United States. To apply, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/job/809836300 (open to U.S. Citizens). This job announcement closes on 12/16/2024.

The Office of Federal Lands Highway improves transportation to and within Federal and Tribal Lands by providing technical services to the highway/transportation community. They also to build accessible and scenic roads that ensure the many national treasures within the United States of America's Federal lands can be enjoyed by all.

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The selectee will perform developmental assignments on program and project-related issues associated with the Federal-aid or Federal Lands Highway Programs. The incumbent will focus on ensuring transportation projects meet all implementing regulations and procedural requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other related environmental legislation, Executive Orders, and FHWA policies and procedures. 

As an Environmental Protection Specialist, you will:

• Focus on environmental policies and programs; air quality and transportation conformity; bicycle, pedestrian, trails, and enhancements; noise; sustainable transport and climate change; the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); and project development and mitigation.
• Train to serve as a policy and technical advisor on program and project-related issues associated with the Federal Aid and Federal Lands Programs.
• Assist with ensuring that the State Department of Transportation and other Federal Agencies develop and deliver Federal Aid and Federal Lands transportation projects and programs appropriately while meeting social, economic, and environmental requirements.
• Be expected to complete the three PDP main components: on-the-job training, developmental assignments, and required academies.
• Participate in public involvement programs. Attend public hearings, agency meetings, and technical discussions to obtain information and data that have an impact on highway programs and projects. Prepare and present technical findings and project information.

The ideal candidate for this position is an entry level environmental protection specialist is seeking challenging assignments that will develop the knowledge and skill in applying fundamental transportation laws, principles, systems, policies, methods, and practices pertaining to environmental protection programs.

Additionally, the ideal candidate should have between 0 to 5 years of experience; be mobile and willing to travel to remote locations for extended periods of time; and be able to work independently and in a team environment.