JOB SUMMARY: This Environmental Protection Specialist position is being advertised for multiple National Park Service locations. One position is located in the Lake Meredith National Recreation Area in the Resource Management Division in Fritch, TX. One position is located at the Gateway National Recreation Area in Staten Island, NY. MAJOR DUTIES: This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of four years, or more based on any changes to regulations governing the number of years term appointments may last, without further competition. Term positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service. The National Park Service retains the right to extend the duration of this appointment after selection and/or appointment, based on changes to the regulation governing the number of years term appointments may last. This change, which may be made at the agency's sole discretion and without further competition, shall not be construed or interpreted as the granting of a right to a selectee or employee to such an extension. No extension to a term appointment shall be granted to a selectee/employee to an amount of time that exceeds the maximum number of years authorized under any present or current regulation, unless such regulation expressly allows such action. The following park locations are included in this announcement. See information for the Term period, salary and park location below: Lake Meredith National Recreation Area (LAMR) - Fritch, TX - Term NTE: 4 years. Salary Range - $72,553 - $94,317 per year Gateway National Recreation Area (GATE) - Staten Island, NY- Term NTE: 4 years. Salary Range - $85,236 - $110,803 per year Major duties include, but are not limited to: Interpret and accurately apply the legal and regulatory requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other applicable laws. Evaluate projects for environmental affects providing expertise on compliance issues and researching, data gathering, and writing a variety of environmental compliance documents. Prepare environmental compliance documentation ranging from field survey reports to environmental assessment documents on proposed action for monitoring during project implementation. Oversee preparation, internal review, and the public involvement and review process for all environmental compliance documents. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.