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Environmental Protection Specialist

Federal Highway Administration
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The New York Federal-aid Highway Division is hiring an Environmental Protection Specialist (GS-0028-12/13 - from $91,430 to $141,342 annually) in Albany, New York. Apply today by visiting https://www.usajobs.gov/job/812768100 (open to U.S. Citizens), selecting “Albany, New York” as the location and the grade level(s) most applicable to your level of education/experience. Alternatively, send your resume and a statement of interest (in the body of your e-mail message) directly to NewYork.FHWA@dot.gov using the subject “Attention: Application for Environmental Protection Specialist Vacancy.” This job announcement closes on 01/15/2025 (but submit your application as soon as possible to receive the best consideration).

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FHWA's New York Division has an exceptional career opportunity for an experienced Environmental Protection Specialist. We are looking for highly motivated and emotionally intelligent individual that will lead efforts to assure that environmental programs, studies, and documents comply with appropriate environmental laws and regulations. The selectee will also provide guidance and technical expertise to the New York State Department of Transportation (NYS DOT); state and local transportation partners; tribal governments; and resource/regulatory 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 has effective communication skills and possesses experience implementing environmental laws, regulations, and policy.

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FHWA's New York Division is a diverse group of professionals who value collaboration and innovation in how we approach the unique opportunities in one of the largest Federal-aid Highway Programs in the country as we work with a wide range of sponsors, partners, and the public. We value leadership at every level and leverage multiple perspectives from all staff in open dialogue. With a culture of employee empowerment and autonomy, we all share in the opportunities and successes through a solution-oriented, team approach with a strong culture of relationship and stewardship. We communicate with our partners effectively with "one voice" to support balanced transportation decisions for the traveling public.

The Division supports each other in the areas of wellness; diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility; and emotional intelligence (in addition to personal and professional developmental opportunities). Housing in the Albany area offers every option, from city to suburban to rural. Most employees have less than a half hour commute and the regional transit agency offers many options to access our office location. The Capital Region offers a broad range of arts and entertainment; unparalleled recreation; and renowned education at every level (all within a short "walking distance" from the office).

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New York is a state in the northeastern U.S., known for New York City and towering Niagara Falls. NYC’s island of Manhattan is home to the Empire State Building, Times Square and Central Park. The Brooklyn Bridge connects Manhattan with the borough of Brooklyn. The iconic Statue of Liberty stands in New York Harbor. To the east, Long Island has beaches, the Montauk Lighthouse, the ritzy Hamptons, and Fire Island. 

Albany is the capital city of New York State. Downtown’s huge Empire State Plaza has reflecting pools, an art-filled underground shopping concourse and The Egg, a striking performing arts center. The plaza is bookended by the 1800s New York State Capitol and the New York State Museum, focusing on natural and cultural history. The Albany Institute of History and Art is famed for its Hudson River School paintings.

Find FHWA's New York Federal-aid Highway Division at 11A Clinton Avenue in downtown Albany!