Environmental Protection Specialist

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland. This announcement will close at 11:59 PM, on the day that 50 applications have been received or on the closing date, whichever is first.

As a Environmental Protection Specialist, you will: Formulate, plan, and carry out projects related to environmental reviews and advisories, providing detailed plans and support services to program personnel or to program stakeholders. Determine the application of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), reviews grant applications and submissions for compliance with NEPA and other environmental laws and regulations; and makes recommendations and approval of findings for environmental and programmatic compliance. Determines applicable level of categorical exclusion. Provide expert technical assistance to recipients throughout the construction process, monitors facility progress and provides expert consultation as required. Responds to requests for waivers and changes of scope. Plan, schedule, and conduct projects and studies to evaluate and recommend ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of HRSA environmental policies on OFAAM operations. Work closely with Office of General Counsel and Departmental and HRSA Chief Architect/Environmental Clearance Officers in reviewing and commenting on Administration, Congressional and other Federal Agency proposed legislation for its effect or impact on HRSA programs and environmental responsibilities.