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Summary This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Navajo Region in Gallup, New Mexico. The incumbent contributes to the mission and associated initiatives and responsibilities by serving as an expert in the reduction of environmental risk and liability utilizing environmental regulations and NEPA compliance. This is a Bargaining Unit position, for more information see What are bargaining units? Responsibilities Serving as an expert in the reduction of environmental risk and liability utilizing environmental regulations and NEPA compliance. Responsible for the planning, preparing, oversight and implementation of NEPA projects to review and analyze and apply mitigation strategies on trust lands or at BIA Federal facilities and restore or protect trust resources. Responsible for reviewing and analyzing incoming applications for Categorical Exclusions (CE), Environmental Assessments (EAs), Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for environmental impacts to trust lands, allotted and federally-owned properties. Consults with other federal agencies, States, and Indian Tribes to design, evaluate, review and coordinate environmental projects requiring NEPA compliance on behalf of the Navajo Region. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for Administrative and Management for GS-0028, Environmental Protection Specialist Series) GS-12: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level. Examples of specialized experience includes, but is not limited to serving as a senior advisor to management on requirements of NEPA environmental compliance and planning; writing environmental assessments and scope of work, evaluating existing environmental conditions or releases to determine the correct regulatory approach for mitigation or remediation actions; dealing with multiple agencies at the local, state, tribal, and federal levels; synthesizing complex environmental information from a variety of sources for inclusion into documents readily understood by the public; conducting environmental training and presentations; understanding and incorporating management policies into completed documents; coordinating long and short term goals that incorporate multiple entities; coordinating with contractors to ensure all projects follow regulatory statutes and contracting requirements; incorporating both environmental and safety regulations; working as a multi-media remedial project manager for regulatory statues managed by federal, state, and tribal regulations. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date. Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472). Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date. NOTE: THE PAY FLEXIBILITIES OF A RELOCATION BONUS MAY BE AUTHORIZED PENDING AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS AND MANAGEMENT APPROVAL. Education Education is not required for this announcement. Additional Information All new hires earn the beginning salary of their pay grade (Step 1). See 2023 Salary Tables and select the pay chart for Gallup, New Mexico. If no specific chart is listed for this geographic location, see the "rest of U.S." chart. TELEWORK: Bureau of Indian Affairs has determined that the duties of the position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval. Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp . LAND MANAGEMENT WORKFORCE FLEXIBILITY ACT: If applying under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act, you must provide documentation to support your eligibility (SF-50) and performance (references and/or performance appraisal). Under the Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) two groups of individuals are eligible to apply under this announcement: current and/or former employees serving or who have served under time-limited competitive appointments at land management agencies. Land Management Agencies include: Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, and U.S. Forest Service. Current appointees: 1) must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; 2) must have served under one or more time limited appointment(s) by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; AND 3) must have performed at an acceptable level during each period of service. Former appointees: 1) must have been hired under competitive examining procedures to a time limited appointment with a land management agency; 2) must have served under one or more time limited appointment(s) by a land management agency for a period totaling more than 24 months without a break in service of 2 or more years; 3) must have separated for reasons other than misconduct or performance; AND 4) must have performed at an acceptable level through the service period. Certain candidates may be eligible to apply under a special hiring authority including those for disabled individuals, Peace Corps employees, Foreign Service employees, veterans, etc. For more information, visit the following OPM websites: USAJOBS Information Center: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/; Vets Info Guide: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/. Former Federal Employees are required to indicate whether they received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) buyout in their previous employment with the Federal government, and are required to submit a copy of the applicable Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) regarding the VSIP. Most individuals who accept reemployment with the Federal government within 5 years of receiving the VSIP amount, must repay the gross amount of the separation pay prior to reemployment.