ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST
What you'd do
The primary purpose of this position is to oversee, manage, coordinate, and facilitate one or more environmental programs; the activities of environmental service contractors; and internal environmental inspections. This is a developmental position with known promotion potential to the target position of Environmental Protection Specialist GS-0028-12. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.
Major duties
1. Administers multiple environmental programs by planning, developing, organizing, evaluating and coordinating the programs. 2. Represents the Installation at meetings, conferences, panels, and committees comprised of representatives from regulatory agencies, other government agencies, commercial enterprises, and community organizations. 3. Develops and/or reviews plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a variety of projects for procurement by contract or in-house in support of environmental programs. 4. Manages internal environmental inspections. 5. Assists other environmental program managers in performing their duties.
What you need to qualify
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: GS-09 Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of established environmental protection principles, concepts, and methods of environmental protection program work to perform a variety of duties involving the management, coordination, monitoring, oversight, or evaluation of routine programs, projects, or activities. Knowledge of recognized reference standards, regulatory requirements, and pertinent statutes sufficient to assure environmental compliance and provide routine technical assistance to operating personnel and managers. Knowledge to identify and troubleshoot environmental problems requiring investigation of non-compliant or questionable conditions in assigned projects and recommend solutions; and ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work to meet deadlines. OR GS-09 EDUCATION: Successfully completed Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. of J.D NOTE: You must submit a copy of Transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. GS-11 Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include knowledge of established environmental protection principles, concepts, and methods of environmental protection program work to perform a variety of duties involving the management, coordination, monitoring, oversight, or evaluation of routine programs, projects, or activities. Knowledge of recognized reference standards, regulatory requirements, and pertinent statutes sufficient to assure environmental compliance and provide routine technical assistance to operating personnel and managers. Knowledge to identify and troubleshoot environmental problems requiring investigation of non-compliant or questionable conditions in assigned projects and recommend solutions; and ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work to meet deadlines. OR GS-11 Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. OR LL.M., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. GS-12 Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include knowledge of principles and procedures applicable to a wide range of duties in one or more program areas sufficient to solve complex problems involving diverse aspects of environmental protection; develop innovative methods, procedures, and approaches to solve unprecedented problems; and significantly revise standard methods to improve or extend environmental administration or management systems. Comprehensive knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local environmental laws, regulations, integration principles and practices, licensing/permit requirements, and precedent decisions governing operations and construction projects on the installation, and other guidance to make critical decisions and recommendations concerning assigned programs and projects. Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Air Force Occupational Safety and Health, and Federal regulations. Ability to plan, develop, coordinate, and monitor a portfolio of multiple environmental facilities or projects so as to assure compliance with applicable objectives, standards, and requirements. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. GS-09/11 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of established environmental protection principles, concepts, and methods of environmental protection program work to perform a variety of duties involving the management, coordination, monitoring, oversight, or evaluation of routine programs, projects, or activities. 2. Knowledge of recognized reference standards, regulatory requirements, and pertinent statutes sufficient to assure environmental compliance and provide routine technical assistance to operating personnel and managers. 3. Knowledge to identify and troubleshoot environmental problems requiring investigation of non-compliant or questionable conditions in assigned projects and recommend solutions; and ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work to meet deadlines. 4. Knowledge of general industrial and construction processes, methods, practices, techniques, materials, and equipment. 5. Skill in overseeing all aspects of environmental audits and inspections. 6. Ability to establish effective working relationships with others at all levels, to lead teams, and to work cooperatively as a member of a team; Ability to communicate to any audience effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. See EDUCATION section for GS-12 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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