Environmental Protection Specialist
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The Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty is hiring Environmental Protection Specialists (GS-0028-13/14 - from $117,962 to $181,216 annually) in Washington, DC (open to U.S. Citizens). To apply, send your resume and a statement of interest (in the body of your e-mail message) directly to Colleen.Vaughn@dot.gov and Megan.Cogburn@dot.gov using the subject “HEPE Environmental Specialist Application.” This job announcement closes on 07/22/2024 (but submit your application as soon as possible to receive the best consideration).
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The position serves staff within HEP, which is organized into three teams:
- Program/Policy Development
- Project Development
- Project Mitigation
The office operates in a matrix organizational model, with employee assignments including activities of the three teams in HEP, as well as requiring interaction with teams from other offices and agencies.
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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 for this position is a well-qualified professional with experience implementing environmental laws, regulations, or policy and possesses effective communication skills.
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Washington, DC, the U.S. capital, is a compact city on the Potomac River, bordering the states of Maryland and Virginia. It’s defined by imposing neoclassical monuments and buildings – including the iconic ones that house the federal government’s 3 branches: the Capitol, White House, and Supreme Court. It's also home to iconic museums and performing-arts venues such as the Kennedy Center.
FHWA's Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty serves as the agency's advocate and national leader for environmental protection and enhancement, comprehensive intermodal and multi-modal transportation planning, and for fair and prudent acquisition and management of real property.