Environmental Protection Specialist
The Federal Highway Administration is hiring Environmental Protection Specialists (GS-0028-11/12/13/14 - $72,553 to $186,629 annually) in multiple locations throughout the United States. To apply, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/job/792344600 (open to U.S. Citizens). This job announcement closes on 11/22/2024.
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FHWA provides stewardship over the construction, maintenance and preservation of the Nation's highways, bridges, and tunnels. FHWA also conducts research and provides technical assistance to state and local agencies to improve safety, mobility, and to encourage innovation.
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You will be responsible for assuring that environmental programs, studies, and documents comply with appropriate environmental policy acts, regulations, and laws. You will also provide guidance and technical expertise to state departments of transportation, state and local transportation partners, tribal governments, federal resource and regulatory agencies, and internal FHWA offices.
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As an Environmental Protection Specialist, you will:
- Serve as an advisor on FHWA environmental policy, laws, regulations.
- Advise FHWA stakeholders and Federal and State partner agencies on Federal environmental responsibilities and FHWA regulations, policies, and guidance.
- Collaborate with and advise stakeholders of special environmental concerns.
- Conduct program and/or process reviews to ensure that Federal requirements and environmental commitments are achieved.
- Identify and determine relevant interagency technical/policy issues warranting coordination.
- Provide technical assistance to resolve program and project-specific issues.
The ideal candidate is an employee with experience implementing environmental laws, regulations, or policy and effective communication skills.