Nepa planner Engineering - Campton, NH at Geebo

Nepa planner

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Department Of Agriculture
United States Citizens Permanent Full-Time
A career with the Forest Service will challenge you to manage and care for more than 193 million acres of our nation's most magnificent lands, conduct research through a network of forest and range experiment stations and the Forest Products Laboratory, and provide assistance to State and private forestry agencies.
It's an awesome responsibility - but the rewards are as limitless as the views.
The USDA Forest Service has legislative authority to recruit and fill Permanent (Career/Career-Conditional), Temporary, and Term Appointments under the USDA Demonstration Project. Under this authority, any U.S. citizen may apply.
This position is being concurrently announced under Merit Promotion Announcement Number 14-0922-58837G-TB. Current or former Federal employees may apply to both announcements, but should be sure to apply to the Merit Promotion Announcement in order to avoid losing consideration since different referral criteria apply to each type of announcement. Disabled veterans, candidates with 3 or more years of active duty military service, and candidates eligible for special hiring authorities may apply to the Merit Promotion Announcement if they meet the criteria outlined in the announcement and submit supporting documentation.
This position is on the White Mountain National Forest with a duty location on the Androscoggin Ranger District in Gorham, NH or on the Pemigewasset Ranger District in Campton, NH.
For additional information about the duties of the position, please contact Jon Morrissey at or .us.
This position is a NEPA Planner on the White Mountain National Forest and is responsible for performing work involved in Natural Resources Planning and Environmental law compliance, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
USCITIZEN SSR PROBATION US Citizenship is required. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. A 1-year probationary period is required.
Develops the annual program of work for all aspects of the unit NEPA accomplishment program. Responsible for gathering all the appropriate information in order to develop the current and long-range project planning in the assigned area. Forecast projected financial, informational, administrative, and staffing needs based on input from all program areas. Responsible for the development, monitoring and maintenance of planning documents and action plans for all aspects of the program of work, including monitoring targets and making changes when needed.
Serves as contact for facilitating the project planning efforts between inter--and intra-agency organizations. Coordinates the assimilation of needed requirements, i.e., environmental design art, budget, safety, etc. in all unit program-planning efforts. Instructs project staff on the plan standards and guidelines related to the unit natural resource management proposals. If changes are required to the unit plan components, recommends changes based on founded results or new technical data.
When needed, acts as contracting officer's representative (COR) for NEPA contracts. Based on environmental analyses develops contract statement of work. Based on NEPA documents, regulations, directive, manuals, etc. develops supplemental material when needed. Offers ideas and assistance concerning the execution of manuals, handbooks and field guides, and on operations of specific programs
Responsible for the collection and the analysis of professional and environmental data to measure and evaluate the effects of impacts of management proposals of resources (natural, social, or economic).
Formulates various documents e.g., decision memos, environmental assessments and environmental impact statements and related instruments and make recommendation in order that Responsible Officials can make decisions on issues and affected resources. Develops subject plans for specific areas or accountability (i.e., water, soils, habitat management, etc.). Reviews and develops final documents concerning status of projects. Works with others concerning the efforts to utilize state-of-the-art techniques for analytical decision-making, statistical and economic analysis, information display and modification or adaption of them to fit units planning needs.
Gathers and evaluates subject matter documents prepared by others and includes the required information and assumptions into the NEPA source document. Offers technical knowledge to others concerning technical writing. Provides advice to Responding Official regarding informational needs.
May create study reports and evaluations into the correct portion of the NEPA informational document or may evaluate NEPA documents developed by others.
Serves as the main point of contact for NEPA activities for the unit and the primary expert in the development and processing of NEPA documents. Is the units primary contact to the public and other federal or public office on the NEPA processing of documents, appeals, etc.
Serves as a member or lead of an interdisciplinary team carrying out complete environmental studies and evaluations concerning a variety of resources, such as social economics, land, air, water, timber, recreation, wildlife, fisheries, and/or additional special area. Keeps supervisor abreast of the various levels of NEPA documentation.
Supports resources specialists working on the interdisciplinary team and contributes to the team as they work through the evaluation, analysis and documentation concerning the proposals and decisions in environmental impact statements, environmental assessments, and/or categorical exclusions. Create work plans for specific projects including such information as time and personnel. Tracks and makes changes as needed based on work schedules and milestone objectives.
Provides direction and supervision during the NEPA process. Direction includes scoping, identification of issues, development of alternatives, and the creation of the NEPA document. Provides on-going guidance during the development of the documents from beginning to completion. Ensures the NEPA documents created by the interdisciplinary team are developed in accordance with applicable law, regulation and policy. Reviews NEPA documents and specialist reports. Coordinates higher-level reviews as needed.
Conducts field surveys and accomplishes technical reconnaissance to gather information required to define study objectives.
Uses natural resources databases in order to formulate recommendations to superiors. Performs analysis of existing data and collection for accuracy and appropriateness, and supplements data to complete or sustain a current inventory of the natural resources.
Assists in the development of applications using both spatial and relational database queries and report writers as needed. Assist in the interpretation of conceptual, mathematical and computer models for applying to environmental analysis.
REQUIREMENTS:
May be subject to satisfactory completion of one year probationary or trial period.
You will be evaluated in accordance with the category rating procedure as defined in the USDA Demonstration Project Plan. Applicants who meet the basic minimum qualification requirements established for the position will be placed in the Eligible category. Eligible applicants will be further evaluated against criteria for placement in the Quality category. This evaluation is based on the level of your experience, education, and/or training as determined by your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire. Applicants with veterans' preference are listed ahead of applicants who do not have veterans' preference within each category.
Clicking the link below will present a preview of the application form; i.e. the online questionnaire. The application form link below will only provide a preview and does not initiate the application process. To initiate the online application process, click the Apply Online button to the right.
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You must possess the Basic Requirements identified below to be considered eligible for this position. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education.
Bachelor's Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
OR
Combination of education and experience with courses equivalent to a major described above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
In addition to the basic requirements, the following additional education and/or experience are qualifying. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Your application or resume must clearly show that you possess the specialized experience requirements.
Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.
GS-11: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree (coursework directly related to position being filled);
OR
One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 level;
OR
An appropriate combination of specialized experience and graduate level education (beyond what is required for a Master's degree, i.e., more than 36 semester hours leading to a Ph.D.).
Examples of specialized experience are:
Participated in natural resource management activities by making observations, gathering data, and reporting findings where information was used in environmental assessments and environmental impact statements; participated in the permit review process or identified regulatory compliance issues and requirements by performing field inspections and collecting and analyzing environmental data; served as a project planner for one or more conventional environmental resources projects, such as construction, production, or reclamation activities and ensured compliance with environmental plans and stipulations.
To receive consideration for this position, you must meet all qualification requirements as of the closing date of the announcement.
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin.
The following instructions outline our application process.
You must complete this application process and submit all required documents electronically by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.
We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday). Applying online is highly encouraged. If applying online poses a hardship, please contact our office during business hours well before the closing date for an alternate method. All hardship application packages with supporting documents must be submitted no later than noon on the closing date of the announcement in order to be entered into the system prior to its closing.
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis; contact us if you are requesting this.
Step 1: Create a USAJOBS account (if you do not have one) at . It is recommended that as part of your profile you set up automatic email notification to be informed when the status of your application changes. If you choose not to set up this automatic notification, then you will have to log into your USAJOBS account to check on the status of your application.
Step 2: Create a resume with USAJOBS or upload a resume into your USAJOBS account. Customize your resume to ensure it documents duties and accomplishments you have gained that are directly related to this position in order to verify that qualifications are met. Your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire (you may preview the online questionnaire by clicking on the link at the end of the How You Will Be Evaluated section of the job announcement).
Step 3: Click Apply Online and follow the prompts to complete the Occupational Questionnaire and attach any additional documents that may be required.
You can update your application or documents anytime while the announcement is open. Log into your USAJOBS account and click on Application Status. Click on the position title, and then select Update Application to continue.
NOTE: Verify that uploaded documents from USAJOBs transfer into the Agency's staffing system. Once in the Agency's staffing system you will have the opportunity to upload additional documents. Uploaded documents must be less than 3MB and in one of the following document formats: GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, PDF, or Word (DOC or DOCX).
You must submit a complete Application Package, prior to 11:59, ET, on the closing date of this announcement. The following documents must be submitted for your application package to be considered complete. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents are received within the required timeframes. Our office cannot be responsible for incompatible software, illegible fax transmissions, delays in the mail service, system failure or downtime, etc. Failure to submit required, legible documents may result in loss of consideration.
Resume that includes the following information: 1) job information for which you are applying; 2) personal information; 3) education; 4) work experience including the work schedule and hours worked per week as well as dates of employment; and title, series and grade if applicable; 5) supervisors phone number and e-mail address for each work period listed and whether or not we may contact them for reference checks; and, 6) other qualifications.
College Transcripts if education is required for meeting basic qualifications and/or you are substituting education for specialized experience and/or if you are using education to meet the criteria for the quality category. An unofficial copy is sufficient with the application; however, if selected, an official college transcript will be required prior to entering on duty.
DD-214 (Member 4 Copy) if claiming Veterans' Preference. Veterans claiming 10 point preference must also submit a VA Letter and an SF-15 Application for 10-point Veteran Preference. Current Active Duty members must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within the last 120 days.
Other required documents may include:
CTAP/ICTAP Required Documentation Reduction-In-Force: Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; AND most recent performance evaluation; AND SF-50 demonstrating your separation or the position you will be separated from.
Worker's Compensation Separation: Agency certification of inability to place employee AND Notification of Separation OR Separation SF-50.
Disability Annuity Termination: Notification from OPM of disability annuity termination AND Separation SF-50 of the last position held. Military Reserve or National Guard Technician Special Disability Retirement Annuity under 5 U.S.C. 8337(h) or 8456: Certification of special disability retirement annuity from a military department or National Guard Bureau AND Separation SF-50 of the last position held.
NOTE : If a document is resubmitted, it replaces the previous submission, which means the previous document is no longer available to the Human Resources Office. If you are adding to, rather than replacing a previous submission, you must upload both the old document and the new document. Please verify that documents you are uploading from USAJOBs transfer into the Agency's staffing system as there is a limitation to the number of documents that can be transferred. However, once in the Agency's staffing system, you will have the opportunity to upload additional documents. Uploaded resumes must be less than 3MB and in one of the following document formats: GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, PDF, or Word (DOC or DOCX). If you set up your USAJOBS account to send automatic email notifications, you will receive an acknowledgement email that the submission of your online Occupational Questionnaire and resume was successful, if you were referred to the selecting official for consideration, and if you were selected or not selected. If you choose not to set up automatic email notifications, you must check your USAJOBS account for the latest status of your application. Your application may be reviewed to verify that you meet the qualifications and eligibility requirements for the position prior to issuing lists to a selecting official. If further evaluation or interviews are required, you will be contacted. Normally, a final job offer to the selected candidate is made within 30-60 days after the issuance of the certificate. The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package. Explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees at: / Relocation expenses are not authorized.
Bargaining Unit Status: Eligible-This location is not covered by a bargaining agreement.
This agency offers alternative and flexible work schedules.
Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): If you are claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, provide proof of eligibility. CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must meet the agency's definition for a quality candidate to be considered. Information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at .
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND FINGERPRINT CHECK: Selection and retention in this position is contingent on a successfully adjudicated FBI National Criminal History Check (fingerprint check) and a background investigation.
Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
If you are newly hired, the documentation you present for purposes of completing the Department Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 on your entry-on-duty date will be verified through the DHS E-VERIFY system. Federal law requires the use of E-VERIFY to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires. Under this system, the new hire is required to resolve any identified discrepancies as a condition of continued employment. /Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.

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