You will serve as a ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST in the ENVIRONMENTAL DEPARTMENT of NAVFAC NORTHWEST. "NAVFAC is currently undergoing a reorganization and this position may be realigned to a new organizational structure within NAVFAC once finalized. The planned reorganization will not change the role of this position."

Duties

You will conduct analysis of complex environmental programs concerning effectiveness of current work operations/practices for control of environmental programs. You will analyze organization mission to identify and prioritize actions and resources to reduce environmental impacts. You will perform environmental sampling, coordinates sample analyses, and interprets results. You will respond to and oversee spill response team actions.

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.
• This is a bargaining unit position.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license.
• 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.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.

Qualifications

FOR GS-11 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the 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: 1) Identifying, developing, and implementing environmental compliance activities; 2) Providing technical advice to assist in resolving critical issues regarding compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and hazardous waste management; and 3) Providing expert advice in Hazardous Waste Management and Oil and Hazardous Substance Emergency Spill Response. FOR GS-09 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the 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: 1) Providing assistance in administering environmental protection programs and the laws and regulations related to environmental protection activities; 2) Determining relevant environmental regulatory standards and applicability; and 3) Evaluating waste and identifying proper storage and disposal requirements; 3) Ensuring that data are collected and reported promptly and accurately. 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

GS 11 APPLICANTS: Applicants that do not meet the specialized experience above may qualify with education or a combination of experience and education as follows:

You successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

OR

You successfully completed three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree.

OR

You successfully completed an LL.M. degree that is related to the position being filled.

OR

You successfully completed a combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. The percentage of the required education plus the percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent.

GS 09 APPLICANTS: Applicants that do not meet the specialized experience above may qualify with education or a combination of experience and education as follows:

You have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree.

OR

You have successfully completed two full years of progressively higher graduate level education leading to a master's degree.

OR

You have obtained an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to the position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/

OR

You have a combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. My percentage of the required education plus my percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent.

Contacts

• Address NAVFAC NORTHWEST 1101 Tautog Circle Silverdale, WA 98314 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]