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Environmental Protection Specialist

Federal Highway Administration
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The Federal Highway Administration's Professional Development Program is hiring Environmental Protection Specialist Pathways Recent Graduates (GS-0028-09 - $59,966 to $91,582 annually) in multiple locations throughout the United States. To apply, visit https://www.usajobs.gov/job/785091700 (open to U.S. Citizens). This job announcement closes on 07/03/2024.

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FHWA's PDP is an entry-level/new employee program designed to introduce participants to the technical, administrative, and program management aspects of administering the Federal-aid Highway and Federal Lands Highway Programs. The PDP is up to 24 months of entry-level career development training for participants to learn and apply technical skills to advance.

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 the many national treasures within our nation's Federal Lands can be enjoyed by all.

As a newly hired Environmental Protection Specialist Pathways Recent Graduate in the PDP, you will:

  • Participate in the program, focusing on environmental policies and programs, air quality and transportation conformity, bicycle and pedestrian trails, enhancements, trail noise, sustainable transport, 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 appropriately develop and deliver Federal Aid and Federal Lands transportation projects and programs 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 that applies to this job series within the last two years (up to six years for veterans) of the closing date of this announcement.

The ideal candidate is seeking challenging assignments that will develop the knowledge and skill in applying fundamental transportation laws, principles, systems, policies, methods, and practices about environmental protection programs.