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 DOD STEM positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Duties

Applies an in-depth knowledge of TSCA, asbestos, lead-based paint (LBP), mold and mildew, and air quality regulations and regulatory processes to ensure requirements are met Writes reports, and prepares and delivers briefings. Ensures regulatory compliance, conducts field surveillance, and collaborates with other specialists in overseeing the monitoring of source emissions and ambient air quality. Communicates with internal and external stakeholders. Keeps appraised of environmental requirements and ensures all TSCA, asbestos, LBP, mold and mildew, and air quality requirements are met. Identifies needs and develops Environmental Program Requirements Reports (EPRs) for new pollution and prevention projects; updates EPRs at least annually; provides government estimates for project costs, cost savings, and cost avoidance. Maintains and updates the Installation Environmental Management Tracking System software as needed. Reviews plans and drawings for Corps of Engineers or local engineers for TSCA, asbestos, LBP, mold and mildew regulatory compliance. Formulates steps to correct environmental hazards.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Position requires active DOT Hazardous Waste Manifest Certification, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Certification, and Spill Response Certification.
• Obtain an OSHA / OSHA Compliant Asbestos Abatement and for Lead Certification or License within one year of employment by the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation as inspector and risk assessor.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain Contract Officer Representative (COR) certification. Incumbent must successfully complete the annual refresher training in order to maintain COR certification.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the educationn and/or 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. 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: 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 equivalent to the GS-11 level in the Federal service which includes: managing an environmental program; knowledge of environmental regulations regarding hazards such as Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA), asbestos, lead-based paint (LBP), mold and mildew, and air quality; conducting field surveillance and/or monitoring source emissions and ambient air quality; preparing/maintaining comprehensive program plans and reports. The 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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Contacts

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