ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST
What you'd do
You will serve as a ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST in the INSTALLATION AND LOGISTICS DEPARTMENT of MARINE CORPS AIR STATION YUMA.
Major duties
You will serve as an Environmental Protection Specialist in the Special Staff branch of Station Environmental Division of the Installation and Logistic Department, Marine Corps Air Station Yuma. You will provide technical assistance to businesses and public agencies on environmental matters. You will prepare detailed reports documenting findings and violations. You will coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies on environmental enforcement. You will develop and present environmental training and outreach materials. You will personally review and comment on internal and external reports and documents submitted by federal, state, tribal, or local environmental agencies and support contractors, addressing the effects of proposed military activities on environment. You will determine which procedural laws require full public disclosure of environmental impact, alternatives, and mitigation measures expected from proposed actions. You will develop project plans for long- and short-term goals and objectives for the Installation Restoration program. You will be MCASY's expert in regarding requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) as implemented by the Marine Corps, Title 40 CFR, Part 500 Council in Environmental Quality and Code of Federal regulation Part 775.
What you need to qualify
GS-11: Resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: assisting in the management, coordination, and execution of environmental compliance programs, specifically related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). To include preparing, reviewing, and evaluating standard NEPA documents, including Categorical Exclusions (CATEX). GS-12: Resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: managing and coordinating a NEPA program as well as assessing the effects of the proposed action on the environment, proposed alternatives, and necessary mitigation to reduce the impact on the environment; AND to include drafting/preparing, reviewing, and evaluating standard NEPA documents, including Categorical Exclusions (CATEX). Additional 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 employment.
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