About the Position: The environmental scientist is responsible for independently planning and conducting assignments, interpreting policy and regulations based on extensive experience in the area, resolving conflicts and technical problems, and coordinating work with others, as required. This position is located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.

Duties

Plan special studies to evaluate the environmental and health impacts of projected waste disposal practices. Conduct Occupational and Environmental Health Site Assessments (OEHSAs), and multi-media environmental sampling. Conduct Technical Assistance Visits (TAVs) and training for a variety of Department of Defense (DoD) activities, and Army Preventive Medicine, Medical Detachments (MED DET – PM). Provide expert advice on environmental laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required
• This position requires Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) of at least 30%.
• A pre-employment physical is required, and periodic physicals may be required. Incumbent will have to pass a pre-employment physical to meet the physical efforts requirement.
• Required to carry equipment weighing as much as 50 pounds.
• Must be able to possess or obtain and maintain Defense Occupational and Environmental Health Reporting System (DOEHRS) access and training within six months of hire date.
• This position has been designated “Mission Essential.” In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situation the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• Incumbent will be required to ensure continuity of Public Health Command Region-Pacific’s operations during ALL hazards emergency situations.
• Able to obtain and maintain Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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: Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science OR Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to one of the majors, as shown in A above, that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, 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 which includes conducting environmental studies, sampling sites, analyzing data, and determining health effects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Oral CommunicationReasoningResearchTechnical Competence Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address M1-W08K02 REGIONAL HEALTH COMMAND-PACIFIC DO NOT MAIL Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk