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APPENDIX 4: PRAIRIE MANAGEMENT PLAN - POSITION DESCRIPTIONS 



ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST 

 GS-11 



I. SCOPE OF WORK 



This position involves conducting and coordinating an 

 environmental impact analysis in conjunction with a range 

 and wildlife enhancement project on the Cheyenne River 

 Reservation, 



II. MAJOR DUTIES 



A. Prepare, process and issue an environmental impact 

 statement in compliance with federal trust responsibility on 

 Indian lands and other laws and regulations, such as NEPA, 

 NHPA, ARPA, FWCA, EDS, etc. 



B. Conduct scoping meetings, public hearings, 

 environmental review, consultations and other methods of 

 public involvement with Indian and non-Indian people. 



C. Involve the Indian people in decision-making in the 

 EIS process. 



D. Prepare regular progress and annual reports. 



III. RANKING FACTORS 



A. Demonstrated ability to prepare an EIS. 



B. Knowledge of the requirements and procedures 

 required under the various federal laws (NEPA, NHPA, Fish & 

 Wildlife Coordination Act, the Endangered Species Act), 

 regulations and Executive Orders (No. 11593) pertaining to 

 environmental and cultural resource management. 



C. Ability to communicate and translate technical 

 terms clearly, both orally and in writing. 



D. Knowledge of retained rights established by Treaty 

 and/or recognized in law, especially numerous environmental 

 laws in relation to trust responsibilities. 



E. Knowledge to interpret and understand Indian goals, 

 philosophy and policy relating to the use, development and 

 enhancement of trust natural resources. 



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