You will serve as a ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST in the Environmental Monitoring Section (Code 106.323), in the Environment Division (ED) (Code 106.3), of the Occupational Safety Health and Environment Office (OSHE) (Code 106D) of NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Duties

You will ensure that all work performed is properly documented and reported in a timely manner You will use computers and automated date programs as necessary to produce and maintain adequate records and file systems. You will make initial reports and initiate emergency response actions for any hazardous spills/release observed, whether or not associated with assigned duties

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience applying knowledge of pumps, piping systems for potable water, sanitary sewer, and/or storm sewer systems and/or facilities. Experience with waterfront facilities such as temporary systems and/or shipboard operations. Experience laws such as Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) Compliance Program, the Clean Water Act (CWA),Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA), and the Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA). Experience with performing a wide variety of cross-connection inspections and surveys to ensure environmental compliance. Experience with performing sampling and analysis of hazardous waste. 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:

Master's or equivalent graduate degree

OR

2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

OR

LL.B. or J.D., if related.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Contacts

• Address NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD NNSY Portsmouth, VA 23709 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]