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Duties

Serving as a Lead Environmental Protection Specialist GS-0028-13 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is located within the Environmental and Safety Branch (ESB), Facilities Management Division (FMD) under the Mission and Readiness Support Directorate (MRSD) and located in Glynco, Georgia. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the senior program manager for the Environmental Management Program and to lead a team of Environmental Protection Specialists in the formulation of plans and policies, directing, coordinating, and evaluating a 24- hour; large-scale, complex Environmental Program. The program is formulated and administered in accordance with: Homeland Security Policy standards promulgated by Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Department of Transportation. Executive Orders; State Environmental Regulations and all other applicable regulatory requirements issued by higher authority. Typical duties include: Participates with supervisor in review of work methods and recommends improvements. Recommends Formulates plans (both short-term and long-term) and policy for, develops, directs, coordinates, manages and evaluates a large-scale, complex Environmental Management Program training to supervisor for team members Responsible for orchestrating the development and implementation of the essential portions of the Environmental Management Program. Is delegated the authority to organize, coordinate, and implement assigned portions of the Environmental Management Program and assess environmental compliance as required by Department of Homeland Security. Teams with specialists from other disciplines (e.g. environmental specialists, safety specialists and general engineers) in conducting these activities. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• Current and former federal employees within the General Schedule (GS) must meet the time-in-grade requirements outlined in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license to conduct official government business.
• You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
• Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required.
• This position is eligible for situational-only telework based on agency policy.
• Travel of 25% or less may be required
• Overtime may be required.
• Weekends and federal holidays may be required.
• This position is Emergency Essential and required to sustain FLETC’s operations under all conditions, to ensure FLETC Continuity of Operations for Essential Functions in the event of an emergent disruption of operations locally or DHS-wide.
• Required to complete an OGE 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, within 30 days of starting your federal employment and annually thereafter as long as you occupy a position that requires financial disclosure reporting.
• Required to undergo initial and random drug testing for illegal drug use. Employment is contingent upon favorable results.
• Must be able to meet job-related medical and/or fitness standards. Subject to an initial and annual physical examination that measures visual, hearing, and physical acuity.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to conduct official government business.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Hazardous Materials Handling Certification DOT 49 CFR- (Nos. 1 and 2 are annual requirements for manifest signature authority and hazardous waste handling).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Hazardous Waste Operations Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Certification - (Annual training for spill response emergencies).

Qualifications

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. Please visit www.fletc.gov/site-page/employment-faqs website for further guidance regarding this page limit. Specialized Experience: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government, performing duties such as: serving as a senior program manager for the Environmental Management Program and leading a team, directing, coordinating, and evaluating a 24- hour; large- scale, Environmental Program complex. That include various industrial operations; motorized watercraft; driver training; firearms; motor vehicle maintenance and repair facilities; hazardous materials storage and management, including explosives; large-scale construction; printing operations; warehousing; various laboratories. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Time-in-grade: Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement. Note: Current or former Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP/ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. View information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under CTAP/ICTAP, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position, as described above. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, FLETC requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for suitability/fitness as a condition of placement in this position. This review may include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Work Environment: Typically, work is performed in an office setting. Occasionally there is exposure to moderate discomforts and unpleasantness such as high noise levels, high temperatures, wet conditions and irritants, toxic ·waste, chemicals, and fumes. Some activities may require position to wear personal protective equipment, which is hot, bulky, and uncomfortable Physical Demands: This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies during the next 90 days. This could result in a few or many vacancies being filled from this announcement. The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to [email protected] within the office is sedentary; however, there is considerable walking, bending, and/or climbing while working in the field or performing inspections.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Melva Mottu
• Phone: (912) 267-2282
• Email: [email protected]