The employee serves as the Environmental Protection Specialist within the Safety Section (138S) of the Engineering Service at the (West Roxbury) Boston Healthcare System (VABHS) . Incumbent's major efforts include serving as the Medical Center's Assistant to the Green Environmental Management System (GEMS) Program Manager.

Duties

This position is located at the (West Roxbury) Boston Healthcare System (VABHS). This position involves a multi-grade career ladder. The major duties listed below represent the full performance level of GS-09. At the GS- 07 grade level, you will perform assignments of a more limited scope and with less independence. You will progressively acquire the background necessary to perform at the full performance level of GS-09. Promotion is at the discretion of the supervisor and is contingent upon satisfactory performance, availability of higher level work, and availability of funds. As the Environmental Protection Specialist, incumbent responsibilities include the following: Assists in developing and implementing the GEMS program at VABHS and coordinating the efforts of staff involved with GEMS to ensure that the GEMS program is developed and implemented in accordance with VHA policy and guidance. Assists in planning, organizing and implementing and providing technical assistance for projects to resolve environmental problems. Assignments include, but are not limited to, industrial wastewater sampling, potable water sampling, treatment, management, storage and disposal of hazardous and nonhazarous solid waste, clean-up of hazardous material spills, air pollution control and assistance with environmental permit management/reporting requirements. Provides technical assistance to the GEMS Program Manager for the design, modification, operation and maintenance of VABHS facilities and infrastructure to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. Assists in the managing VABHS's environmental programs such as (Spill Prevention, Stormwater Management, Pollution Prevention, Clean Air Act compliance, Clean Water Act compliance, Safe Drinking Water Act, Asbestos Management, Lead Management, Recycling, etc.). Assists in developing, implementing, and maintaining effective programs for the identification, collection, storage and disposal of hazardous/nonhazardous wastes at VABHS facilities. Ensures that the handling of all waste streams is in compliance with Federal, State and Local government laws and regulations. Oversees subcontractors that are utilized to augment the hazardous/nonhazardous waste management programs. Assists the GEMS Program Manager in determining how environmental policies, procedures and systems will affect the operation of VABHS. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00am - 4:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in a field that equips me to perform the work of the position, and I have superior academic achievement S.A.A. S.A.A. is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership. (1.) Class standing--Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses. (2.) Grade-point average (G.P.A.)--Applicants must have a grade-point average of: 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on their official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum. Grade-point averages are to be rounded to one decimal place. For example, 2.95 will round to 3.0 and 2.94 will round down to 2.9. (3.) Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society--Applicants can be considered eligible based on membership in one of the national scholastic honor societies listed below. These honor societies are listed by the Association of College Honor Societies: Association of College Honor Societies Agencies considering eligibility based on any society not included in the following list must ensure that the honor society meets the minimum requirements of the Association of College Honor Societies. Membership in a freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this provision. (Unofficial Transcripts required) -OR- One full year of graduate level study, or possess a master's or higher degree, e.g., LL.B., J.D., LL.M., Ph.D., in a field that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. A transcript must be submitted if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Applications submitted without this information may not be considered. (Unofficial Transcripts Required) -OR- One year of experience of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of work relating to environmental protection programs to include an understanding of environmental laws and regulations; Practical knowledge of one or more environmental fields (e.g. biology, ecology, chemistry, hydrology, environmental law, or statistics) to assure the accuracy of environmental data; Knowledge of planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating programs; Ability to collect data, conduct studies, analyze findings, and prepare reports; Knowledge of the concepts, principles, and theories of instructional methods such as teaching, training, research, making presentations, lecturing, and testing. -OR- A combination of the type of graduate education described above and the type of experience described above to meet total experience of 100% to qualify for the grade level of GS-7. (Unofficial Transcripts Required) You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Educational Experience (ACWA)Mathematical Skills (ACWA)Rating (ACWA)Social Organizations (ACWA)Work Experience (ACWA) IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. 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. Physical Requirements: The Physical requirements/Statement should be as follows: The physical layout of the VABHS and Clinics and the immediate span of control over all environmental operations require frequent walking throughout the hospital environment. Incumbent is exposed to wet, slippery floors, moving equipment, high temperatures, drafts and continuous noise. Work activity may involve prolonged periods of sitting, standing, climbing, work in cramped spaces, walking, and bending. Incumbent occasionally lifts and moves moderately heavy objects. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

NOTE: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address VA Boston Healthcare System 940 Belmont Street Brockton, MA 02301 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]