The Department of Occupational Health and Safety creates and maintains a safe and healthful working environment, which supports the NIH biomedical research mission, by providing central administrative and technical services to plan, conduct, coordinate and support safety and health programs. View this Introduction to the Division of Occupational Health and Safety

Duties

Develops and implements various environmental program management plans, regulatory notifications, and permit applications/modifications. Conducts periodic audits of practices and operations to identify problems and assess compliance with environmental rules and regulations. Reviews plans, specifications, and estimates for new construction and renovation for compliance with environmental regulations and minimization of environmental impacts. Advises appropriate managers/staff of identified issues and recommends corrective actions.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• 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.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• A four year degree in Environmental Sciences is not required, but preferred.

Qualifications

You qualify at the GS-11 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements: A. You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: planning and implementing environmental protection programs; interpreting environmental protection laws and regulations; implementing quality assurance programs related to environmental protection; and monitoring equipment for proper operation and spill control. OR B. You have completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or an LL.M., if related. OR C. You have a combination of post baccalaureate education and experience that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. You qualify at the GS-12 level, if you meet one the following qualification requirement: A. You must demonstrate in your resume at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: planning and implementing environmental protection programs; participating in the review of environmental protection plans, regulations, policies, procedures, and/or programs; performing monitoring/sampling as required by various permits and regulations; participating in conducting training and practice drills for staff who are involved in spill response, control, and cleanup plans; and providing technical guidance to personnel involved in the handling and disposal of hazardous materials and wastes. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12316775

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Chris Boarman
• Phone: 301-451-7687
• Email: [email protected]