THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T5099000 and is part of the NC CFMO, National Guard (JFHQNC-CFMO / Manning Doc 122J-010).

Duties

As a SUPERVISORY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST, GS-0028-12, you will exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advise and provide counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Select or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO and diversity objectives. Develop, modify, and/or interpret performance standards. Explain performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Hold employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments. Appraise subordinate workers performance ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques. Recommend awards when appropriate and approves within-grade increases. Hear and resolve employee complaints and refers serious unresolved complaints to higher level management. Initiate action to correct performance or conduct problems. Effect minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious disciplinary matters. Prepare documentation to support actions taken. Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance. Encourage self-development. Approve master leave schedule assuring adequate coverage for peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time. Discharge security responsibilities by ensuring education and compliance with security directives for employees with access to classified or sensitive material. Recognize and takes action to correct situations posing a threat to the health or safety of subordinates. Apply EEO principles and requirements to all personnel management actions and decisions, and ensures all personnel are treated in a manner free of discrimination. Periodically reviews position descriptions to ensure accuracy, and the most effective utilization of personnel resources. Explain classification determinations to subordinate employees. Responsible for the State ARNG Environmental Program and supported tenants, which involves the implementation and monitoring of various programs such as outlined in ARNG regulations, directives and policy guidance. This includes, but is not limited to: Air and Water Quality Management and Permitting, NEPA, Installation Compatible Use Zones (ICUZ), Solid and Hazardous Waste disposal and handling programs, pollution prevention and control, PCB (Polychlorinated Biphenyl) Management, Underground Storage Tank (UST) Management, Environmental Compliance and Assessment (ECAS) Program, IRP, Cultural and Natural Resources Management, Threatened and Endangered Species, Historic and Archeology Management, etc. Interprets and directs the implementation of policies and directives for the state environmental program. Direct the review of plans, specification designs, etc., prepared for the purpose of ensuring conformity with environmental standards. Direct the initiation, development, and execution of environmental activities; as well as develops regulatory environmental guidance for the state. Direct the development and management of detailed operating plans and state regulations. Provides related environmental compliance guidance for the operation and maintenance of ARNG facilities and utility systems such as solid and hazardous waste disposal, fuel storage and dispensing, etc. Develop regulation, directive; and management plans using agency directives as broad policy required to establish a state environmental program that complies with Federal, state, and local regulations. Serve as the ARNG point of contact and spokesperson with Federal, state, and local regulators. Coordinate ARNG level facility environmental plans, programs, and projects. Serve as the primary contact with regulatory agencies regarding environmental matters; with civilian authorities for installation project developments that have an impact on surrounding communities directed by NEPA; with Federal, state, and local agencies for notification of air and water quality construction, toxic and hazardous waste permits and other environmental projects; and for coordinating initial and ongoing IRP efforts. Review and direct the initiation of corrective actions; the coordination with NGB on all Notices of Violation, Compliance Orders, Notices of Non-compliance; and other related environmental violations. Responsible for implementing, administering, and maintaining records of the hazardous waste management training program for State ARNG personnel. Plan and schedule work in a manner that promotes a smooth flow and even distribution. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: Progressively responsible clerical experience or other work which demonstrated the ability to acquire and to apply a practical knowledge and understanding of the program objectives, policies, procedures, and requirements relating to the work of the position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade level (GS-11) experience, education or training demonstrating the knowledge of the principles, practices, and concepts of an environmental program sufficient to serve as the expert technical advisor on the various environmental programs. Experience demonstrating knowledge of environmental issues, problems and solutions regarding federal, state, rural and community environmental regulations. Experience in program planning or administration concerned with environmental protection or other activities related to environmental problems. Experience in an advisory or research capacity involving the creation of solutions to problems concerning environmental protection or other related activities. Experience using on-site investigation techniques, analysis of results and development of conclusions to insure conformance to environmental regulations. Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience: Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university, meets the GS-5 level requirements.

Education

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address NC CFMO 1636 Gold Star Dr Raleigh, NC 27607 US
• Name: COL RODNEY NEWTON
• Phone: 984-664-6137
• Email: [email protected]