Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for certain personnel of the DOD workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Duties

Serves as Staff Action Officer responsible for development and implementation of an assigned area of the Fort Belvoir environmental program. Provides program management technical advice and professional consultant services implementing Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Title C (hazardous materials/waste), Title D (solid waste) and Title I (storage tank management). Responsible for the implementation and monitoring of the Hazardous Waste and Material Program, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act Responsible for advising all interested parties on the interpretation of and compliance with Army, Federal, State and Local directives and regulations for implementation of emergency response operations. Recommends procedures for procurement of permits as required by Resource Conservation and Reclamation Act (RCRA) and the Comprehensive Environmental Compensation Liability Act (CERCLA). Ensures installation-wide compliance with applicable RCRA requirements for HAZMAT and hazardous waste. Implements applicable regulatory amendments to laws/regulations/directives under the Clean Water Act (CWA), Clean Air Act (CAA), Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) , Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA). Implements applicable regulatory amendments to laws/regulations/directives under the Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act (SARA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Coordinates with the Defense Logistic Agency (DLA) to ensure a productive disposal program for hazardous material/waste. Coordinates reporting requirements go the appropriate regulatory agencies and prepares the annual-and biannual reports for the Environmental Protection Agency.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain Contracting Officer Representative (COR) certification within 4 months of start date.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Environmental Specialist: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience developing environmental management plans for hazardous waste and hazardous.recommending procedures for procuring and administering permits as required by the Resource Conservation and Reclamation Act (RCRA), Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA),and the Comprehensive Environmental Compensation Liability Act (CERCLA); performing environmental inspections, providing spill response, and managing materials involving hazardous or toxic material/waste. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address FT-W4VNAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG FT BELVOIR DO NOT MAIL Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk