Job Summary
Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Enterprise Services, Office of Facilities and Asset Management. This position will be filled in one of the following locations: Laguna Niguel, California Washington, District of Columbia Indianapolis, Indiana Euless, Texas
Major Duties
Joining Customs & Border Protection (CBP) will allow you to use your expertise in developing, coordinating and evaluating energy and environmental planning strategies for complex projects to provide advisory and technical services to management regarding local environmental laws and regulations. This position starts at a salary of $91,231.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $118,603.00 (GS-13, Step 10) with promotion potential to $118,603 (GS-13 Step 10).
Typical work assignments include:
- Directing, coordinating, and evaluating energy and environmental planning for a large-scale, complex energy and environmental management program that adheres to the standards promulgated by environmental laws and regulations;
- Developing policy and procedures for the administration of the program;
- Leading the development of energy and environmental protection programs within CBP including the following key program areas: National Environmental Policy Act; Endangered Species Act; National Historic Preservation Act; Migratory Bird Act; Resource Conservation and Recovery Act; Toxics Release Inventory; Clean Water Act; Clean Air Act; and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act; Energy and Independence Security Act, Energy Policy Act; and
- Leading integrated project teams to support the Agency's energy and environmental management objectives.
Qualifications
Experience: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Serving as a team lead or primary specialist interpreting and explaining the energy and environmental protection program laws, regulations, and requirements to management and employees; Determining the appropriate handling of complex energy and environmental protection problems and issues; Analyzing and intrpreting information related to energy and environmental impact studies; Analyzing and evaluating suspected energy and environmental violations in the workplace; and Providing training to supervisors and employees on the energy and environmental protection program. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). 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. You must: Meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process; and Meet all applicable Time in Grade requirements (current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade or equivalent grade band in the federal service) by 03/13/2020. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Background Investigation: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances. . For more information visit this link. Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency wavier by meeting one or more of the following conditions: Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government Probationary Period: All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment. Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period. Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the Federal Government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. Information about ICTAP or CTAP eligibility can be found here. You must submit the supporting documents listed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. In addition, to be considered well qualified under CTAP/ICTAP, you must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities and/or competencies clearly exceeding the minimum requirements of the position. This will be measured by a score of 85 or higher. Physical Demands: The work performed may require considerable walking, bending, stooping and/or climbing while
performing the full range of environmental protection specialist duties at various sites in the field.
Such duties might include observing work operations and identifying leaking containers in a
treatment, storage or disposal area. Work Environment: Work will involve regular and recurring exposure to moderate risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions. The employee must use protective clothing and/or gear.
Pay Range
$91,231.00 - $118,603.00