Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement Hiring for Natural Resources Specialist at Wyoming, United States Full Time

Summary This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Interior Regions 5,7, & 11, Western Region, in Casper, WY. Responsibilities DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled through the office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) Government-Wide Direct-Hire Authority for this occupation and is open to all U.S. Citizens. Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans’ Preference rules do not apply. Qualified Veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position. At the full performance level (GS-13) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Provides expert advice and guidance to other regional professionals, program specialists, and the Division Chief concerning natural resources/AML programs and represents the Region and Area offices on national (OSMRE) task groups and/or teams in order to develop strategies to accomplish DFD and Field Office activities and plan for required program improvements and technical assistance. Identifies and resolves high-profile, complex issues related to the interpretation and implementation of State AML programs, and recommends resolutions, such as promulgation of Federal regulations, State regulations and statutes, litigation, and sensitive negotiations between and among interest groups, the regulated industry, and Federal and State governmental units. Conducts comprehensive analyses of issues using statistical data obtained from the State/Tribes, OSMRE documents and reports, mine inspection and AML site visit reports, and other similar information resources. Monitors, analyzes, and evaluates complex factors, in order to assess and improve the States/Tribes’ AML programs. Prepares assessment reports and makes program recommendations by examining the adequacy of State/Tribal laws and regulations, including BIL provisions, evaluating various components of the surface mining AML Programs (NEPA, BIL, natural resources), and determining the adequacy of human and financial resources to support the programs Provides technical direction for the oversight of AML grant projects to determine compliance with program objectives, including applicable requirements of the NEPA, and other underlying legislation Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must meet the basic experience or education requirements for the General Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences, GS-0401 series to be eligible for this position. Candidates who do not meet this requirement by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration for this position. Degree: 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 disciplines.

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• Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines plus appropriate experience or additional education.
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• To qualify for this position at the GS-13 grade level, you must possess the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: Experience managing mining permits and approvals (or applying permit requirements on the ground); experience ensuring all public participation requirements are complied with; experience serving as a team member participating in workshops, and experience ensuring NEPA requirements are complied with for AML projects. For more information, please click on: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401/ You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as “varies. 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. IMPORTANT: Human Resources is not permitted to “read between the lines,” make assumptions about, or infer what duties you performed in your work history. To ensure that we can credit your experience, we recommend that you update your resume to specifically address the duties described above. One year of experience refers to full-time work. Your resume must include the number of hours worked per week. Education Education: If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide transcripts as proof of meeting the requirements. Foreign Education: Education completed in colleges or universities outside the United States may be used to meet the specific educational requirements as stated above. You must provide acceptable documentation that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across OSMRE. Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements visit the following websites: Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable_Accommodations_for_USA_Hire