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Environmental Protection Specialist

Federal Highway Administration
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The Federal Highway Administration is hiring Environmental Protection Specialists (GS-0028-09 - $59,966 to $91,582 annually) in multiple locations throughout the United States. To apply, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/job/785086300 (open to U.S. Citizens). This job announcement closes on 07/03/2024.

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This position is in an FHWA Federal-aid or Federal Lands Highway Division Office. The selected will perform developmental assignments on program and project-related issues associated with the Federal-aid or Federal Lands Highway Program, focusing on ensuring transportation projects meet all implementing regulations and procedural requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and related environmental legislation, Executive Orders, and FHWA policies/procedures.

The mission of the Federal Lands Highway Program is to improve transportation to and within Federal and tribal lands by providing technical services to the highway/transportation community and building accessible and scenic roads that ensure all can enjoy the many national treasures within our nation's Federal Lands.

As an Environmental Protection Specialist, you will:

  • Focus on environmental policies and programs; air quality and transportation conformity; bicycle, pedestrian, trails, and enhancements; noise; sustainable transport and climate change; the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); and project development and mitigation.
  • Train to serve as a policy and technical advisor on program and project-related issues associated with the Federal Aid and Federal Lands Programs.
  • Ensure that the State Department of Transportation and other Federal Agencies develop and deliver Federal Aid and Federal Lands transportation projects and programs appropriately while meeting social, economic, and environmental requirements.
  • Be expected to complete the three main components of PDP: on-the-job training, developmental assignments, and required academics.
  • Participate in public involvement programs. Attend public hearings, agency meetings, and technical discussions to obtain information and data that impact highway programs and projects. Prepare and present technical findings and project information.

The ideal candidate has completed a master’s degree in environmental science or a related field applicable to this job and is seeking challenging assignments that will develop the knowledge and skill in applying fundamental transportation laws, principles, systems, policies, methods, and practices pertaining to environmental protection programs.