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A successful candidate in this position will be an environmental technical expert and advisor to integrate science and engineering principles to improve the natural environment and direct and coordinate all environmental activities relating to the Office of Petroleum Reserves (OPR) programs.
Major Duties
As an Environmental Engineer, you will:
- Serve as a project engineer on large environmental engineering and related scientific and engineering initiatives and provide technical and managerial expertise in support of complex engineering projects.
- Provide expert advice and consultation to superiors and field offices on environmental compliance and remediation.
- Provide technical support, recommendations, oral and written reports, letters, and staff papers in the preparation of responses to external and internal information requests and investigations from Congress, the General Accounting Office, the Inspector General, Department management, and other public entities relative to Office of Petroleum Reserves (OPR)environmental issues.
- Maintain current, expert knowledge of advanced environmental compliance technologies.
- Review OPR remediation plans and activities to ensure compliance with all laws, regulations, DOE Orders and Secretarial Notices relating to environmental protection.
Qualifications
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSA qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level, GS-13, in the Federal service or the equivalent in the private or public sector. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience developing schedules, budgets, and financial information for a large program or project.
Experience interpreting and advising onpolicy and regulatory guidance, particularly as it applies to environmental remediation.
Experience in the petroleum industry, particularly in the areas of environmental protection and compliance and strategic planning and analysis.
Experience applying new developments and experienced judgment to solve a variety of highly complex technical problems.
Experience conducting, directing, and advising on environmental engineering studies investigating, evaluating, and reporting on the status of compliance and abatement efforts. Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application! Knowledge and skill in applying advanced theories, concepts, and principles practiced in the science of professional environmental engineering; a Registered Professional Engineer license is desired. Thorough knowledge of the petroleum industry, particularly in the areas of environmental protection and compliance, worker and public health and safety, and strategic planning and analysis sufficient to make unilateral decisions on technical assurance, planning and analysis issues. Knowledge of various Federal, State, and local environmental laws and regulations, especially including the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), the Clean Air Act, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Endangered Species Act, State of California environmental statutes and regulations, and their specific application to OPR petroleum, natural gas, and oil shale operations.
Familiarity with the legislative process in Congress and with various legal areas concerning Federal agency compliance responsibilities, formal compliance agreements, water rights, etc.
Knowledge and skill in program management and project scheduling techniques to serve as manager of complex technological and field environmental programs.
Knowledge of the budget processes, procedures, and requirements concerning formulation, justification, and execution of program budgets. Strong interpersonal communication skills to direct program activities and lead, direct, and participate in meetings, discussions, and/or negotiations regarding major programmatic decisions and issues. Skill in written communication to present professional papers, prepare reports, and respond to Congressional inquiries. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
Pay Range
$121,316.00 - $157,709.00