ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST with Security Clearance

Company: Department of Defense
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: April 19, 2024

Job Description:

Duties--- You will direct, control, monitor, interpret and seek resolution to matters pertaining to the effective planning and conduct of Environmental and safety programs.--- You will provide guidance to other Environmental Protection Specialists, environmental and safety personnel in performing a full range of duties required to maintain command-wide compliance with hazardous materials and waste management laws.--- You will serve as the lead technical expert in specialized areas related to environmental issues for SERMC.--- You will research and implement the latest changes/developments in the environmental and safety laws and regulation as they apply to SERMC responsibilities.--- You will act as the Division Head's representative when required, advising top management and staff.--- You will provide leadership and guidance to other environmental and safety personnel on internal environmental and safety policies and processes to follow in the effective implementation of environmental and safety oversight functionsRequirements Conditions of Employment--- Must be a US Citizen.--- Must be determined suitable for federal employment.--- Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.--- New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification checkTo learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov--- Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade levelThis requirement is called time-in-gradeTime-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.--- Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.--- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.--- This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sitesYou must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.--- You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on dutyFailure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.--- You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examinationQualifications To qualify for the ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST, GS-0028-12, your resume must demonstrate at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sectorSpecialized experience must demonstrate the following:--- Experience working with and having comprehensive knowledge of the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and related laws such as the; US DOT Transportation Act, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act and Toxic Substances Control Act.--- Experience with Environmental Management Systems, Hazardous materials management, and Hazardous Waste Management.--- Experience developing and implementing programs, policies, regulations, guidelines, standards, procedures, techniques and/or initiatives related to environmental issues.--- Experience in and ability to develop methodology for Internal Compliance Reviews, to assess program accomplishments and operational activities.--- Experience developing and managing environmental programs in accordance with policy, regulatory agencies, federal, state and local laws and regulations.--- Experience conducting environmental compliance inspections and day to day management of the Environmental Protection Program.--- Experience in and ability to develop and present environmental training to various groups.--- Experience reviewing work specifications and other contract documents to ensure adequate environmental requirements are invoked.--- Experience in and ability to initiate and prepare correspondence to contractor and other government agencies with regard to administration of contractually required environmental programs.--- Experience in and ability to develop, implement and maintain strategic environmental reports and metric for the department.--- Experience providing policies, engineering controls and procedures regarding hazardous waste minimization efforts and updated information regarding change in policy and state and federal regulations to generating activities.--- Experience in and ability to advise leadership on all environmental issues, provide updates, identify concerns, and provide recommendations and solutions.--- Experience in and ability to review and advise on the interpretation and implementation of and compliance with environmental policy directives and programs that embrace range of subjects that directly or indirectly affect the command mission, protection of the environment and natural resources.--- Experience and proficient in communicating effectively, both orally and writtenAdditional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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 employmentEducation GS-12: There are educational substitutions for specialzied experience for GS-12Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement ProgramAdditional vacancies may be filled by this announcementA tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointmentsFederal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitantsPolicy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ)To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separationICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higherICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty locationApplicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidateFor more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ)A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific positionCertain incentives (such as Relocation) may be authorized to eligible selecteesThis position is eligible for situational telework only at the discretion of management.--- Benefits Help A career with the U.Sgovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offeredHow You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications aboveIn order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being consideredYour resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this positionTherefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experienceWhen the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcementYou will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:--- Attention to Detail
* Customer Service
* ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AND DATA ANALYSIS
* ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE AND PREVENTIVE ACTION
* ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT PREPARATION
* ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT
* ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
* Flexibility
* HAZARDOUS MATERIAL MANAGEMENT
* Integrity/Honesty
* Interpersonal Skills
* Learning
* Reading Comprehension
* Reasoning
* Self-Management
* Stress Tolerance
* Teamwork Y

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