ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST

Summary

You will serve as a ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST in the ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISION - CODE 106.3 of PEARL HARBOR NSY AND IMF. Salary Ranges: GS-11: $77,964 - $101,359 GS-12: $93,445 - $121,482

Duties

• •You will implement an environmental protection program that embraces a range of subjects directly or indirectly concerned with public safety and welfare and with the protection of natural resources in and around the shipyard.
• •You will ensure compliance with environmental laws and be responsible for the technical adequacy of plans, designs, work control documents, and specifications to ensure environmental concerns are properly addressed.
• •You will manage the commands Solid and Hazardous Waste program by identifying requirements, needs, and developing action plans to ensure environmental compliance while maintaining minimal ecological and economic impact.
• •You will ensure compliance with regulatory drivers such Presidential Executive Orders and Code of Federal Regulations.
• •You will oversee the operation and management of the command's Central Hazardous Waste Accumulation Area, which includes establishing facility management techniques and practices and providing technical guidance to command personnel.
• •You will determine sampling requirements and protocols, sample collection and test methods, and interpret/evaluate analytical and chemical data to determine their validity and scientific significance for impact to the environment.

Qualifications

GS-12: Your 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 environmental programs (e.g., RCRA, non-RCRA, Used Oil, PCBs, Asbestos, industrial waste, etc.) by developing, implementing, and advising on program directives, standards or procedures to evaluate and ensure regulatory compliance. GS-11: Your 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: providing technical assistance on all aspects of environmental protection requirements. Examples may include identifies and resolves environmental problems, applies various sampling methods and interprets laboratory results for treatment and disposal of waste, or prepares regulatory correspondence and/or written procedures/guidelines to implement environmental requirements. 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.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience for the GS-11 grade level ONLY: Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR Successful completion of three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR Possession of an LL.M. that is related to this position being filled. OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.