You will serve as a ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST in the ENVIRONMENTAL/SAFETY DEPARTMENT (CODE 106) of SOUTHEAST REG MAINTENANCE CTR SERMC.

Duties

You will direct, control, monitor, interpret and seek resolution to matters pertaining to the effective planning and conduct of Environmental and safety programs. You will provide guidance to other Environmental Protection Specialists, environmental and safety personnel in performing a full range of duties required to maintain command-wide compliance with hazardous materials and waste management laws. You will serve as the lead technical expert in specialized areas related to environmental issues for SERMC. You will research and implement the latest changes/developments in the environmental and safety laws and regulation as they apply to SERMC responsibilities. You will act as the Division Head's representative when required, advising top management and staff. You will provide leadership and guidance to other environmental and safety personnel on internal environmental and safety policies and processes to follow in the effective implementation of environmental and safety oversight functions.

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 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 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 successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.

Qualifications

To qualify for the ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST, GS-0028-12, your resume must demonstrate at least one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience working with and having comprehensive knowledge of the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and related laws such as the; US DOT Transportation Act, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act and Toxic Substances Control Act. Experience with Environmental Management Systems, Hazardous materials management, and Hazardous Waste Management. Experience developing and implementing programs, policies, regulations, guidelines, standards, procedures, techniques and/or initiatives related to environmental issues. Experience in and ability to develop methodology for Internal Compliance Reviews, to assess program accomplishments and operational activities. Experience developing and managing environmental programs in accordance with policy, regulatory agencies, federal, state and local laws and regulations. Experience conducting environmental compliance inspections and day to day management of the Environmental Protection Program. Experience in and ability to develop and present environmental training to various groups. Experience reviewing work specifications and other contract documents to ensure adequate environmental requirements are invoked. Experience in and ability to initiate and prepare correspondence to contractor and other government agencies with regard to administration of contractually required environmental programs. Experience in and ability to develop, implement and maintain strategic environmental reports and metric for the department. Experience providing policies, engineering controls and procedures regarding hazardous waste minimization efforts and updated information regarding change in policy and state and federal regulations to generating activities. Experience in and ability to advise leadership on all environmental issues, provide updates, identify concerns, and provide recommendations and solutions. Experience in and ability to review and advise on the interpretation and implementation of and compliance with environmental policy directives and programs that embrace range of subjects that directly or indirectly affect the command mission, protection of the environment and natural resources. Experience and proficient in communicating effectively, both orally and written. 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-12:

There are educational substitutions for specialzied experience for GS-12.

Contacts

• Address SOUTHEAST REG MAINTENANCE CTR SERMC PO Box 280057 Naval Station Mayport Jacksonville, FL 32228-0057 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]