You will serve as a ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST in the ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISION of NAVAL FACILITIES ENG COMMAND HAWAII.

Duties

You will independently plan and carry out day-to-day assignments. You will assist the Supervisory Environmental Protection Specialist on various sampling projects. You will participate as a member of the hazardous chemical spill response team with the responsibility of assisting in the cleanup and decontamination of land bound hazardous chemical spills. You will track projects through completion by monitoring resources for the job, funding availability and balance, and completion timetables. You will pick up, transport, repackage and properly store hazardous and industrial wastes from various projects. You will conduct inspections to identify deficiencies and recommend corrective actions. You will train new employees on sampling techniques and protocol. You will carry out proper hazardous practices in order to identify, evaluate, and remedy conditions that may be hazardous to human health or environment.

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 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.
• 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 must be able to obtain a Government license to operate a 6,000 pound forklift, an electric forklift and a narrow aisle electric forklift.
• You must have the ability to obtain a certification in asbestos and lead abatement and have documented training in hazardous waste handling and emergency response.

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: 1) Providing technical assistance for responses to spills and releases of oil and hazardous substances to facilitate containment, support cleanup actions, and minimize adverse impact to human health and environment; 2) Identifying properties and hazardous characteristics of chemical elements and compounds; 3) Identifying and Evaluating environmental problems and hazards found at shops of various activities; 4) Enacting measures to ensure compliance with laws/regulations, Executive Orders, and policies regarding the program management of hazardous waste, spill preventions; 5) Demonstrating the ability to clearly and effectively communicate orally and in writing. 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:

Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree

OR

Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree

OR

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

OR

A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.

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

Contacts

• Address NAVAL FACILITIES ENG COMMAND HAWAII 400 Marshall Road Pearl Harbor, HI 96860 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]