Environmental Protection Specialist
What you'd do
This vacancy is for a GS-0028-9, Environmental Protection Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Base Astoria, Base Astoria Public Works Division located in Warrenton, OR.
Major duties
You will serve as an Environmental Protection Specialist and be responsible for assisting with day-day environmental compliance requirements, including the development, execution, and sustainment and continual improvement of the environmental management program. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Participating in the training and education of personnel at all levels on regulation requirements, environmental protection matters, sustainability efforts, and environmental program goals and objectives. Conducting inspections of facilities and equipment, internal audits of installation activities and operations, ensuring hazardous waste storage facilities/areas and hazardous. Conducting reviews of operating records and data, sampling and analysis, taking samples and accumulating information as necessary, and providing oversight of contractor project work. Supporting the development and implementation of policy and procedural documents to comply with current and new changing environmental regulations. Implementing/executing management/oversight of a variety of waste streams generated throughout the complex to include hazardous waste, universal wastes, used oil/oily wastes and various other solids wastes. Collecting/compiling data for incorporation into established environmental program metrics; participating in the preparation of written plans and schedules; and providing input for setting milestones to accomplish program goals, and tracking/documenting environmental program compliance/pollution prevention. Assessing reports, implementing commensurate corrective actions plans, monitoring and tracking required corrective actions, and inputting data and related information in designated database(s). Must be able to obtain and maintain a Coast Guard issued Environmental Planning (NEPA) Warrant. Must be able to obtain and maintain an OSHA 40 hour certification (HAZWOPER). Must be able to obtain and maintain a RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Certification. Must be able to obtain and maintain Hazardous Material Transportation certification. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information
What you need to qualify
To qualify at the GS-9 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Assisting in inspections of facilities, equipment, and operations to ensure adherence to environmental laws and regulations. Gathering, reviewing, and organizing data related to environmental sampling and analysis. Maintaining records of operational data necessary for environmental compliance and sustainability. Assisting in the preparation of reports on environmental findings an assessments. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE: Education can be substituted for experience at this grade level if you meet one of the following: A. Completed 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education or possess a Master's or equivalent graduate degree in a related field of study from an accredited college and/or university. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION) B. Have a combination of specialized experience and graduate education. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
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