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LOCATION: Great Plains Region, Dakotas Area Office, Environmental Resource Division, Bismarck, North Dakota. For living conditions go to: https://www.usbr.gov/gp/employment/living_conditions.pdfAdditionalvacancies may be filled from this vacancy announcement.
Major Duties
-Provides technical analysis and expertise on National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Clean Water Act, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act relevant to the Reclamation Reform Act of 1982 (RRA).
-Prepares and reviews NEPA environmental impact statements, records of decision, and biological assessments.
-Determines and assists other technical staff in determining the environmental effects of Reclamation actions, facilities, and project operations.
-Prepares memoranda, special technical reports, statements of work, or other documentation on environmental issues.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must first meet the Basic Education Qualification Requirements listed below:A. Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a Bachelor's or higher degree in Biological Sciences, Agriculture, Natural Resource Management, Chemistry, or related Biological Science disciplines appropriate to the position.-OR-B. Combination of directly related education and experience. Education must include courses that are equivalent to a major, as shown in (A) above (24 semester hours of progressive courses in the Biological Sciences field leading to a degree). Experience must demonstrate the applicant possesses the appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties of the position.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: In addition to meeting the Basic Education Qualification Requirements, applicants must have education and/or specialized experience as defined below.GS-11: 3 years of directly related, progressively higher level graduate education, -OR- Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree-OR- 1 year of Specialized Experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal Service -OR- combination of education and experience.
Definition of Specialized Experience: To meet specialized experience, your resume must describe experience that demonstrates the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities as follows:
GS-11: Experience must include: -Identify existing and potential problems associated with planning, construction, operation, management and maintenance activities of environmental projects.
-Review and interpret Federal regulations such as, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Clean Water Act, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, Natural Resource documents, studies, and/or surveys to provide environmental expertise and advice in order to accomplish related duties.
and at least 1 of the following:
-Experience drafting technical reports or other documentation on environmental issues;
-Assisting in conserving and preserving natural and cultural resources;
-Assisting solving minor problems and performing scientific analysis in support of natural resource projects.
Pay Range
$64,009.00 - $83,210.00