PATHWAYS RECENT GRADUATE PDP - Environmental Protection Specialist

Summary

Under the DOT Recent Graduates Program, this position in the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA's) Professional Development Program (PDP) provides up to 24 months of entry-level career development training for participants to learn and apply technical skills to advance the Nation's highway program. Participants matriculate through assignments with seasoned professionals (PDP coaches) as apprentices through mentored on-the-job training in the environmental field.

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Overview

* Accepting applications

* Open & closing dates

04/05/2024 to 07/03/2024

* Salary

$59,966 - $91,582 per year

The salary varies by location. To review the exact salary range per location go to:

* Pay scale & grade

GS 09

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Locations

* Juneau, AK

* Montgomery, AL

* Little Rock, AR

* Phoenix, AZ

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* Los Angeles, CA

* Sacramento, CA

* Lakewood, CO

* Hartford, CT

* Washington, DC

* Dover, DE

* Orlando, FL

* Tallahassee, FL

* Atlanta, GA

* Honolulu, HI

* Ames, IA

* Boise, ID

* Springfield, IL

* Indianapolis, IN

* Topeka, KS

* Frankfort, KY

* Baton Rouge, LA

* Cambridge, MA

* Baltimore, MD

* Augusta, ME

* Lansing, MI

* Saint Paul, MN

* Jefferson City, MO

* Jackson, MS

* Helena, MT

* Raleigh, NC

* Bismarck, ND

* Lincoln, NE

* Concord, NH

* Trenton, NJ

* Santa Fe, NM

* Carson City, NV

* Albany, NY

* Columbus, OH

* Oklahoma City, OK

* Salem, OR

* Harrisburg, PA

* San Juan, PR

* Providence, RI

* Columbia, SC

* Pierre, SD

* Nashville, TN

* Austin, TX

* Salt Lake City, UT

* Ashburn, VA

* Richmond, VA

* Montpelier, VT

* Olympia, WA

* Vancouver, WA

* Madison, WI

* Charleston, WV

* Cheyenne, WY

* Remote job

No

* Telework eligible

Yes-The position may be eligible for telework. This is not a full-time telework position or approved as a remote work position.

* Travel Required

Occasional travel - Travel is requiredto participate in program and project reviews, and to attend meetings, conferences, and workshops. Travel will vary depending on office and project assignments.

* Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes-Relocation expenses are authorized for this position.

* Appointment type

Recent Graduates - Paid Excepted Service Appointment - After successful completion of the 24-month Professional Development Program (PDP), you will be assigned to a Civil Engineer (Highway) position. Final placement location will be determined by the Agency.

* Work schedule

Full-time - Full Time

* Service

Excepted

* Promotion potential

12

* Job family (Series)

0028 Environmental Protection Specialist

* Supervisory status

No

* Security clearance

Other

* Drug test

No

* Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

* Trust determination process

Suitability/Fitness

* Announcement number

FHWA.HAD-2024-0057

* Control number

785091700

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This job is open to

* Recent graduates

Individuals who have graduated from an accredited educational institute or certificate program within the last 2 years or 6 years for Veterans.

* The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

Opportunities under this Pathways vacancy are only open to eligible Recent Graduates who have graduated, within the past two years, from a qualifying educational institution or certificate program. Veterans have up to six years from degree completion to apply if there was a military service obligation. For additional information please visit: This is not a Bargaining unit position.

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Duties

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 Federal-aid Highway Program supports state highway systems by providing financial assistance for the construction, maintenance, and operations of the nation's 3.9 million-mile highway network. This includes the Interstate Highway System as well as primary highways and secondary, local roads. FHWA is charged with implementing the Federal-aid Highway Program in cooperation with state and local governments.

The mission of the Federal Lands Program is to improve transportation to and within Federal and Tribal Lands by providing technical services to the highway/transportation community as well as 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 recent graduate serving as an Environmental Protection Specialist in the PDP, you will:

* Participate in the program with a 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.

* Assist with ensuring 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 PDP main components: on-the-job training, developmental assignments, and required academies.

* Participate in public involvement programs. Attend public hearings, agency meetings, and technical discussions to obtain information and data that have an impact on 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 is applicable to this job series within the last two years (up to six years for veterans) of the closing date of this announcement. 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.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

* You must be a U.S. Citizen and meet Pathways Recent Graduate requirements.

* Review Required Documents Section as documents are required by closing date

* Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

PATHWAYS RECENT GRADUATE PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY - You must:

* have obtained a qualifying associates, bachelors, master's, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical.