Environmental Protection Specialist (National Environmental Protection Specialist)
What you'd do
Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.
Major duties
Assists in the development and implementation of a comprehensive nationwide environmental management program for the Bureau of Prisons. At a minimum, this program will include national oversight and development of the following program areas: executive order (EO) 13423, acquisition (formerly Buying Green), chemical management, cleanup, electronics stewardship, environmental management systems (EMS), energy, environmental compliance, high performance buildings, natural resources, national environmental policy act (NEPA), pollution prevention, sustainability, and transportation. Responsible for ensuring the BOP uses EMS as the primary management approach for addressing environmental aspects of internal agency operations and activities, including environmental aspects of energy and transportation functions, establishment of agency objectives and targets to ensure implementation of this order, and collection, analysis, and reporting of information to measure performance in the implementation of Executive Order 13423. Provide assistance and expertise for developing a national natural resources program to include the latest guidance, examples, and information resources in managing endangered or threatened species, wetlands, erosion control, habitat development, native landscaping, and wildlife in general. Assists in matters relating to Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA), Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), Federal Insecticide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) I Executive Orders, and all other environmental areas under the umbrella of a comprehensive environmental management system (EMS) to include second party certifications at BOP facilities as they pertain to environmental matters. Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.
What you need to qualify
To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements: Education: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position. Experience: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled. Some examples of this qualifying experience are: Experience working with and knowledge of statutes, regulations, permit/licensing requirements and precedent decision governing environmental operations sufficient to use in planning, implementing, and monitoring environmental compliance programs, environmental management systems, and pollution prevention programs. Experience working with program principles and procedures applicable to developing and monitoring comprehensive environmental compliance programs, pollution prevention programs and environmental management systems. Experience assisting in matters relating to Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA), Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), Federal Insecticide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), Executive Orders, and all other environmental areas under the umbrella of a comprehensive environmental management system (EMS) to include second party certifications at facilities as they pertain to environmental matters. Experience providing technical direction on environmental related issues. AND Selective Factors: Applicants applying for this position, MUST possess one of the following Selective Factors. In the event you do not possess the Selective Factor, you will be found ineligible for this position. Applicants must possess one of the following certificates: Institute of Hazardous Material Management (IHMM) Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM) American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH) Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Institute of Hazardous Materials Managers (IHMM) Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP) National Environmental Safety & Health Training Association (NESHTA) Certified Environmental, Safety & Health Trainer (CET) National Registry of Environmental Professionals (NREP) Certified Environmental Auditor (CEA) Certified Environmental Systems Manager (CESM) Certified Industrial Environmental Toxicologist (CIET) Board of Environmental, Health & Safety Auditor Certifications (BEAC) Certified Professional Environmental Auditor (CPEA) NOTE: Applicants must provide a current copy of the certificate(s) and clearly address having the certificate(s) in their resume. Applicants who fail to provide proof of certificate(s) by the closing date of the vacancy announcement will not receive consideration for this position. If applicable, credit will be given for paid or unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as number of hours worked per week) spent in the activities. **Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**
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