THIS IS A NORTH DAKOTA NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This ND National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D0964000 and is part of the ND JOINT STAFF, National Guard.

Duties

Serves as the State ARNG Environmental Program Manager with responsibility for supervising and managing the state environmental program in conformance with Federal, state, and local rules and regulations. Serves as the focal point and technical expert to the Adjutant General; and provides advisory services to all units within the state regarding National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Installation Restoration Program (IRP), Air Quality, Water Quality, Hazardous Waste Management and various other environmental programs. Ensures that applicable Federal, state, and local environmental standards, regulations and laws are maintained. Assures compliance with policies, regulations, and Federal, state, and local statutes. Supervises technician and/or state personnel engaged in a variety of work directly related to the state environmental program. Assigns, directs and reviews the work of state and/or technician personnel. Determines proper work methods and procedures, sets performance standards, and makes formal appraisal of assigned personnel work performance. Responsible for the State ARNG Environmental Program and supported tenants, which involves the implementation and monitoring of various programs such as outlined in ARN regulations, directives and policy guidance. Interprets and directs the implementation of policies and directives for the state environmental program. Serves as the ARNG point of contact and spokesperson with Federal, state, and local regulators. Directs the performance of surveys, inspections, and evaluation of activities to identify and initiate corrective action for deficiencies. Responsible for implementing, administering, and maintaining records of the hazardous waste management training program for State ARNG personnel. Manages the environmental permit program which includes air, wastewater discharge, pretreatment discharge, drinking water, and hazardous waste storage, disposal, or transportation. Notifies Federal, state, and local agencies on matters dealing with legally binding reporting requirements. Directs the review of all environmentally related actions on work requests, real property actions, and proposed changes for environmental impact.

Requirements

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Army National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the ND Army National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the ND National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the ND National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• 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 deposition is mandatory.
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You must maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.

Qualifications

PCS STATEMENT: PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION COSTS WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION. MILITARY GRADES: Officers, Warrant Officers and Enlisted members. QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated on the basis of duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must possess one year of experience at the GS 11 level or civilian equivalent, that provided experience, education, and training which included: 1) Knowledge of the principles, practices, and concepts of an environmental program sufficient to serve as the expert technical advisor on the various environmental programs; 2) Working knowledge of environmental issues, problems and solutions regarding federal, state, rural and community environmental regulations; 3) Evaluating environmental consequences of actions, operations, tests, etc., in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA); 4) Preparing performance plans and formal performance appraisals for subordinate employees.

Education

To receive credit for education, you must provide supporting documentation of proof that you meet the education requirements for this position.

Contacts

• Address ND JOINT STAFF PO Box 5511 Bismarck, ND 58506-5511 US
• Name: Katrina Mickelsen
• Phone: (701) 333-3298
• Email: [email protected]