Planning and Environmental Coordinator

This is a staff position located in a Field Office. This position is responsible for interpretation, guidance and program coordination, and implementation of the Bureau land use planning system and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for the Field Office. In addition, this employee coordinates and/or conducts inventories, assessments, monitoring, evaluations and planning processes pertaining to NEPA documents and Bureau planning efforts.

Major duties

At the full performance level (GS-11) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Research and organize environmental data to support planning documents and environmental analyses, including Environmental Assessments (EAs) and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs).
• Prepare and format environmental documentation, including Categorical Exclusions (CEs) and Determinations of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Adequacy (DNAs), and maintain accurate digital and physical file records.
• Coordinate work with interdisciplinary teams by tracking project schedules, aligning document sections, and helping ensure analysis is integrated across resource areas.
• Support public engagement by preparing outreach materials, helping with comment review, and assisting with public communication activities.
• Review environmental planning documents for clarity, accuracy, and consistency, and recommend improvements to strengthen analysis and compliance with NEPA, the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA), and Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations.
• Maintain complete and accurate Administrative Records by organizing documents, tracking version control, and ensuring materials are entered correctly into electronic systems.
• Assist with training team members on procedures and best practices for preparing environmental and planning documents.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement - 10/30/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Competitive candidates must also meet Time-in-Grade requirements as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Minimum Qualification Requirements: To qualify for this position, you must meet the following minimum qualifications: To qualify for the GS-11: Experience: To qualify, you must possess at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). Specialized experience is defined as demonstrated experience performing the following: Applying working knowledge of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA), and Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations to evaluate environmental impacts and determine appropriate levels of analysis. Supporting land use planning efforts by contributing analysis on topics such as recreation, wildlife, wilderness, fire management, forestry, range, minerals, and cultural resources. Assisting in the preparation, review, and coordination of environmental planning documents-including Environmental Assessments (EAs), Categorical Exclusions (CEs), and Determinations of NEPA Adequacy (DNAs). Development or updating of resource management plans or amendments by drafting content, summarizing issues, and assembling supporting documentation. Coordinating interdisciplinary team activities by organizing resource information, integrating technical input, and maintaining alignment across project components and planning objectives. -OR- Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related. -OR- Combination of Education and Experience: You may meet qualifications requirement for this position with an equivalent combination of specialized experience and appropriate graduate education. Graduate level education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work. Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs. For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. You cannot hold an active real estate license, nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest. This probationary or trial period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.