As an Environmental Protection Specialist you will lead efforts by NASA to implement the Hazardous Materials Management System (HMMS) tool at each Center. You will lead efforts to prepare and execute an Agency-wide plan to develop and implement HMMS. You will lead efforts to prepare a template for Center-specific HMMS transition and implementation plans. You will lead efforts to support each Center as they transition to and implement the HMMS tool at their center.

Duties

Lead NASA initiative to implement Hazardous Materials Management (HMMS) hazardous materials and hazardous waste modules at all Centers to facilitate hazardous materials proactive procurement, management, and tracking, and hazardous waste management. Lead NASA initiatives to prepare and implement an Agency and Center specific HMMS implementation plans and portions of the Center specific TSCA compliance plans that involve HMMS implementation. Lead NASA initiatives to collect, organize, and record hazardous materials and waste data for each Center into HMMS Lead Environmental Management Division (EMD) outreach initiatives and efforts to engage and work with Centers as they transition to and implement the HMMS tool. Support efforts to develop guidance and training to inform NASA personnel on the proper use of the HMMS tool. Support efforts to communicate HMMS requirements and practices to affected stakeholders. Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

Requirements

• Current Federal employees must meet qualifications, time in grade, and 90 days after competitive appointment requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, Bargaining Unit and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
• Position subject to pre-employment background investigation or higher-level clearance. Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
• If the individual selected is currently at the GS-14 grade level, they will be detailed at their current grade and step. If the individual is a current GS-13 they will be temporarily promoted to the GS-14 level.

Qualifications

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level: Implementing Hazardous Materials Management System (HMMS) at a Center for tracking of hazardous materials and hazardous waste; Preparing Center specific plans for the implementation of HMMS; Designing and implementing a charging practice for reclaiming the costs to implement a hazardous materials or waste program; Collaborating with Center Cross Functional Teams and Enterprise Communities of Practice. Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job. NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Goddard Space Flight Center 8800 Greenbelt Rd Greenbelt, MD 20771 US
• Name: NASA Shared Services Contact Center
• Phone: 1-877-677-2123
• Email: [email protected]