This position is located in the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Office of Training (TR), Buildings and Facility Management Unit (TRAB). This position(s) primary purpose is responsible for the overall management, control, coordination and execution of the DEA Training Academy's environmental compliance program to include receipt, storage, handling, and treatment/disposal of various types of hazardous/solid waste and related material.

Duties

As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. As an Environmental Protection Specialist, your typical work assignments may include: Responsible for the overall management, control, coordination and execution of the DEA Training Academy's environmental compliance program. Ensuring the DEA Training Academy buildings and other locations fully complies with applicable Federal, State and Local environmental protection laws and regulations. Advocating for assigned issues pertaining to the Academy program. Reviewing and providing recommendations for policies, directives, regulations, and guidance from DOJ, USEPA, DEA, and state and local environmental agencies to determine impacts on activities. Conducting on-site visits to evaluate effectiveness of DEA's environmental programs. Monitoring accomplishment of various DEA environmental programs in terms of results shown in environmental briefings, reports, effectiveness, and timeliness of accomplishments.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• You must submit to a pre-employment drug test.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• DEA uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov/).
• MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR'S LICENSE: Applicant must possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license while employed in the position.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the Specialized Experience requirements as noted below. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying specialized experience equivalent at the GS-12 Federal grade level: 1) Serving as an Environmental Protection Specialist advising and training managers/supervisors with technical expertise on various environmental law and regulations applicable to Training facility operations and processes; 2) Ensuring that workplaces properly meet the requirements of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) laws and other federal and local Environmental Protection (EP) requirements; 3) Applying regulations, standards and sound Environmental Protection and Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) practices to detect hazardous operations/conditions; 4) Preparing, updating and maintaining plans, reports, records outlining environmental policy. Specialized 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. One year of specialized experience for this position includes: Competencies: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competencies in the following areas: Compliance InspectionHazardous MaterialsPublic Safety and SecurityTechnical CompetenceWriting Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement (as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F).

Contacts

• Address Drug Enforcement Administration Do Not Send Postal Mail Springfield, VA 21310 US
• Name: John Shambaugh
• Email: [email protected]