Student Trainee (PHMSA-DOT Climate Corp Fellow), GS-0099-04 - Post-Secondary Student
 

Washington, DC

Grade 04 Salary:
40,351.00 to 52,452.00

Eligibility
Individual who is enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an institution of higher education and is pursuing post-secondary degree on at least a part-time basis as determined by the academic institution. An institution of higher education is an entity defined by the Higher Education Act of 1965, in a section codified at 20 U.S.C. 1001(a).

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify for the GS-4-
Completion of one or two academic years of post-high school study or associate degree.

Promotion Potential:
This position has promotion potential to the GS-12.

Position Information:
This announcement will be used to fill temporary appointment (for an initial period not to exceed 1 year), or a term appointment (for an initial period expected to last more than 1 year but less than 4 years), to coincide with the individual's academic curriculum and calendar.

Conversion to Permanent Workforce:
Post-secondary students can be converted to a permanent appointment in the competitive service, prior to their expiration date within the agency, without further competition. The student must have completed the course of study leading to a graduate degree, has completed at least 640 hours of current continuous employment, meets the qualification standards for the position to which converted and must meet time in grade requirements.

Telework Eligibility:
This position is approved for occasional telework. The number of telework days approved is determined by the agency policy, emergency situations, the approval of your immediate supervisor, and if applicable, approval of additional officials. You are required to report to the office on a regular basis since this is not a full-time telework position or approved as a remote work position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:
The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.

Reasonable Accommodation Policy:
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Position Description:
This position will conduct research and coordinate advice from various program offices. Research involves when and how to quantify emissions stemming from newly constructed or existing pipelines, calculation and use of the social cost of greenhouse gas emissions, whether to include specific analysis or general analysis of impacts to the environment from pipeline construction, replacement, and no action. There will be one (1) opening for this position.

Major Duties:
Serves as a student trainee within an OA assisting higher graded staff in the administration and execution of one of the organization's transportation programs.

These assignments are designed to provide the opportunity to independently apply the principles, concepts, work processes, regulations, reference materials, and procedures fundamental to the technical aspects of the transportation field and its application to the office, transportation functions, including the assessment of factors that impact planning activities.

The employee receives formal classroom instruction and/or on-the-job training in the principles, concepts, work processes, regulations, and reference materials fundamental to the specific field of transportation. On-the-job training assignments provide a practical understanding of the organization, programs, policies, and objectives of the agency as well as furnish experience in the application of principles, procedures, and work techniques to actual operating situations.

Engage fellow in thinking technically and creatively in how PHMSA quantifies reasonably foreseeable greenhouse gas emissions, so that the agency can appropriately assess "significance" determinations within NEPA and consider the duration of effects. There will be a specific focus on implementing the Council of Environmental Quality's Bipartisan Permitting Reform Implementation Rule.

• Receives on-the-job training in carefully selected assignments to develop knowledge and skills in transportation management duties. Performs assigned duties in accordance with established regulations and procedures. Works closely with supervisor and higher graded employees in supporting customers' requirements for intermodal transportation and distribution services. Uses standardized transportation regulations, procedures, and operations to review movement requests for accuracy and completeness. Discrepancies will be referred to higher graded employees or the supervisor. Provides basic advice and assistance to customers and providers within established guidelines set by supervisor.
• Assignments include the use of multiple automated transportation systems to assist other employees in the planning, coordination and management of customer's movement requirements. Uses automated transportation systems to check and verify data as requested.
• Assists higher-graded specialist in researching, analyzing, and drafting responses to questions regarding specific transportation related topics.

The fellow should have technical training and understanding in Greenhouse Gas Emissions. We will provide or facilitate attendance for additional training on NEPA regulations, developing NEPA Implementing Procedures, regulatory analysis, quantitative analysis, and GHG impacts.  Having a background to provide quantification of reasonably foreseeable greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions where feasible is critical to applicable assessment for “significance” determinations within NEPA and consideration for the duration of effect(s). Training would be provided internally and externally for the fellow, to include quarterly field trips to join a pipeline inspector for a routine inspection, throughout the 12-month period of performance. 

The fellow will be tasked with coordinating among the program offices, legal counsel, the economics analysis division, and others as appropriate, to provide input concerning evaluation of the requirements in the adopted Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Phase 2 NEPA regulations.

The analysis will provide recommendations concerning potential options for PHMSA NEPA assessments and cost-benefit consideration of GHG emissions regarding:

     a.   When/how to quantify construction and/or operational GHG emissions: 
                    i.    When to quantify
                    ii.   Methodology and models to use
                    iii.  Reporting practices (e.g., CO2 equivalent)
     b.  When/whether to quantify or otherwise disclose upstream and/or downstream GHG emissions
                    i.   When to consider
                    ii.  When to quantify and when to address qualitatively
                    iii.  Methodology and practices to quantify
     c.   Calculation and Use of the social cost of GHGs
                    i.    How to estimate
     d.   Project effects on the environment 
     e.   Review of EA process/template for rulemaking and BIL Grants program as it relates to the Clean Air Act etc.

The key deliverable during the 12-month performance period will include developing a regulatory document that provides PHMSA’s explanation for addressing the CEQ 2024 Phase 2 rule which added climate change to the definition of “effects” (40 CFR 1508.1(g)) and encourages federal agencies to consider alternatives and mitigation considerations to reduce impacts. 

Position Requirements:
Working in-person 2-3 days a week; the ability to travel to PHMSA's HQ in Navy Yard, Washington, DC; high school diploma or GED equivalent.
 
How to Apply:
Please send your resume and unofficial transcript to PHMSACareers@dot.gov by October 31, 2024.

Student Trainee (Transportation), GS-2199-04 - Post-Secondary Student
 

Washington, DC

Grade 04 Salary:
40,351.00 to 52,452.00

Eligibility
Individual who is enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an institution of higher education and is pursuing post-secondary degree on at least a part-time basis as determined by the academic institution. An institution of higher education is an entity defined by the Higher Education Act of 1965, in a section codified at 20 U.S.C. 1001(a).

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify for the GS-4-
Completion of one or two academic years of post-high school study or associate degree.

Promotion Potential:
This position has promotion potential to the GS-12.

Position Information:
This announcement will be used to fill temporary appointment (for an initial period not to exceed 1 year), or a term appointment (for an initial period expected to last more than 1 year but less than 4 years), to coincide with the individual's academic curriculum and calendar.

Conversion to Permanent Workforce:
Post-secondary students can be converted to a permanent appointment in the competitive service, prior to their expiration date within the agency, without further competition. The student must have completed the course of study leading to a graduate degree, has completed at least 640 hours of current continuous employment, meets the qualification standards for the position to which converted and must meet time in grade requirements.

Telework Eligibility:
This position is approved for occasional telework. The number of telework days approved is determined by the agency policy, emergency situations, the approval of your immediate supervisor, and if applicable, approval of additional officials. You are required to report to the office on a regular basis since this is not a full-time telework position or approved as a remote work position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:
The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.

Reasonable Accommodation Policy:
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Major Duties:
Serves as a student trainee within an OA assisting higher graded staff in the administration and execution of one of the organization's transportation programs.

These assignments are designed to provide the opportunity to independently apply the principles, concepts, work processes, regulations, reference materials, and procedures fundamental to the technical aspects of the transportation field and its application to the office, transportation functions, including the assessment of factors that impact planning activities.

The employee receives formal classroom instruction and/or on-the-job training in the principles, concepts, work processes, regulations, and reference materials fundamental to the specific field of transportation. On-the-job training assignments provide a practical understanding of the organization, programs, policies, and objectives of the agency as well as furnish experience in the application of principles, procedures, and work techniques to actual operating situations.

• Receives on-the-job training in carefully selected assignments to develop knowledge and skills in transportation management duties. Performs assigned duties in accordance with established regulations and procedures. Works closely with supervisor and higher graded employees in supporting customers' requirements for intermodal transportation and distribution services. Uses standardized transportation regulations, procedures, and operations to review movement requests for accuracy and completeness. Discrepancies will be referred to higher graded employees or the supervisor. Provides basic advice and assistance to customers and providers within established guidelines set by supervisor.
• Assignments include the use of multiple automated transportation systems to assist other employees in the planning, coordination and management of customer's movement requirements. Uses automated transportation systems to check and verify data as requested.
• Assists higher-graded specialist in researching, analyzing, and drafting responses to questions regarding specific transportation related topics.

How to Apply:
Please send your resume and unofficial transcript to PHMSACareers@dot.gov by August 26, 2024

General Engineer (Inspector), GS-0899-04/05/07/09 - Post-Secondary Student
Multiple positions available in the following locations:

Trenton, NJ
Atlanta, GA
Kansas City, MO
Houston, TX
Lakewood, CO
Ontario, CA
Anchorage, AK

Starting salary of the position:
Varies based on location

Eligibility
Individual who is enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an institution of higher education and pursuing a graduate degree on at least a part-time basis as determined by the academic institution. An institution of higher education is an entity defined by the Higher Education Act of 1965, in a section codified at 20 U.S.C. 1001(a).

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify for the GS-4-
Completion of two academic years of post-high school study or associate's degree.

To qualify for the GS-05-
Completed a 4-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree to support 0801 series requirements.

or

1 year equal or equivalent to the GS-4 identified below:
Meeting or exceeding the education requirement listed in this vacancy announcement.

To qualify for the GS-07-
You must have at least 1 year of graduate-level education OR superior academic achievement.

**Superior Academic Achievement is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership.

1. Class standing -- Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses.

2. Grade-point average (G.P.A.) -- Applicants must have a grade-point average of: 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.

or

1 year equal or equivalent to the GS-05 identified below:

Experience participating in discussions and meetings relative to engineering assignments.

Experience assisting in the application of engineering principles, procedures, processes, regulations, and reference materials.

To qualify for the GS-09-
2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or have been awarded a master's or equivalent graduate degree.

or

1 year equal or equivalent to the GS-7 identified below:

Experience participating in discussions and meetings relative to engineering assignments.

Experience in engineering analyses and evaluations of pipeline safety regulatory activities.

NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable.

Promotion Potential:
This position has promotion potential to the GS-13.

Position Information:
This announcement will be used to fill temporary appointment (for an initial period not to exceed 1 year), or a term appointment (for an initial period expected to last more than 1 year but less than 4 years), to coincide with the individual's academic curriculum and calendar.

Conversion to Permanent Workforce:
Post-secondary students can be converted to a permanent appointment in the competitive service, prior to their expiration date within the agency, without further competition. The student must have completed the course of study leading to a graduate degree, has completed at least 640 hours of current continuous employment, meets the qualification standards for the position to which converted and must meet time in grade requirements.

Telework Eligibility:
This position is approved for occasional telework. The number of telework days approved is determined by the agency policy, emergency situations, the approval of your immediate supervisor, and if applicable, approval of additional officials. You are required to report to the office on a regular basis since this is not a full-time telework position or approved as a remote work position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.

Reasonable Accommodation Policy
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

How to Apply:
Please send your resume and unofficial transcript to PHMSACareers@dot.gov by June 03, 2024.

Transportation Specialist (Inspector), GS-2199-04/05/07/09/11 - Post-Secondary Student
Multiple positions available in the following locations:

Trenton, NJ
Atlanta, GA
Kansas City, MO
Houston, TX
Lakewood, CO
Ontario, CA
Anchorage, AK

Starting salary of the position:
Varies by location

Eligibility
Individual who is enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an institution of higher education and pursuing a graduate degree on at least a part-time basis as determined by the academic institution. An institution of higher education is an entity defined by the Higher Education Act of 1965, in a section codified at 20 U.S.C. 1001(a).

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify for the GS-4-
Completion of two academic years of post-high school study or associate's degree.

To qualify for the GS-5-
Completion of four academic years of post-high school study leading to a bachelor’s degree or four academic years of pre-professional study.

To qualify for the GS-7-
Completion of one academic year of graduate level education; OR bachelor’s degree with Superior Academic Achievement* as defined in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. 

**Superior Academic Achievement is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership.

1. Class standing -- Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses.

2. Grade-point average (G.P.A.) -- Applicants must have a grade-point average of: 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.

To qualify for the GS-9-
Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.

or

1 year equal or equivalent to the GS-7 identified below:

Experience supporting transportation regulatory programs related to inspection, construction, and operation and maintenance of gas and / or hazardous liquid pipeline facilities regulated by USC Title 49 Parts 190-199.

To qualify for the GS-11-
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

1 year equal or equivalent to the GS-09 identified below:

Experience participating in safety inspections, preparing training aids, reviewing procedures, and presenting information on code violations for gas or hazardous liquid pipeline facilities regulated by USC Title 49 Parts 190-199.

NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable.

Promotion Potential:
This position has promotion potential to the GS-12.

Position Information:
This announcement will be used to fill temporary appointment (for an initial period not to exceed 1 year), or a term appointment (for an initial period expected to last more than 1 year but less than 4 years), to coincide with the individual's academic curriculum and calendar.

Conversion to Permanent Workforce:
Post-secondary students can be converted to a permanent appointment in the competitive service, prior to their expiration date within the agency, without further competition. The student must have completed the course of study leading to a graduate degree, has completed at least 640 hours of current continuous employment, meets the qualification standards for the position to which converted and must meet time in grade requirements.

Telework Eligibility:
This position is approved for occasional telework. The number of telework days approved is determined by the agency policy, emergency situations, the approval of your immediate supervisor, and if applicable, approval of additional officials. You are required to report to the office on a regular basis since this is not a full-time telework position or approved as a remote work position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:
The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.

Reasonable Accommodation Policy:
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

How to Apply:
Please send your resume and unofficial transcript to PHMSACareers@dot.gov by June 03, 2024.