This position is located in the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Field Organization, Northeast Area (NEA), Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC), Office of the Director located in Beltsville, MD. In this position, you will lead in the planning and administration of the environmental program, inclusive of the Environmental Management System (EMS), to ensure the center complies with Federal, State, and local environmental laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Duties

Represents the organization in public hearings and consultations in relation to environmental matters. Develops The Center’s policies as these relate to the management of farming practices, facility operations, and research, to ensure adherence to pollutant control, environmental health, and recycling regulations and policies. Leads in evaluating and securing compliance with environmental laws and programs through permitting, internal, and external audits, inspections, investigations, and enforcement and corrective action activities. Manages environmental and land use permit issues and extramural agreements relevant to The Center, which includes more than 6,500 acres of Federally owned property occupied by the ARS entities and several other tenant Federal agencies. Oversees the monitoring of The Center’s environmental performance against internal and external compliance targets. Develops and directs comprehensive educational and training programs. Prepares detailed reports and administrative briefings for intra- and inter-agency leadership. Plans and administers environmental programs including CERLCA, hazardous waste, and Environmental Management System (EMS), to ensure that the organization complies with Federal, State, and/or Local environmental laws and policies.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one year probationary period, unless previously served.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/
• Supervisory Responsibilities (EEO Statement).
• Special Physical Requirements/Demands.
• Certification for formal environmental/safety training.
• Designated as an Emergency employee. May need to report to or remain on work site regardless of extreme weather or other emergency shutdowns.
• The incumbent must obtain and maintain one or several of the following: Certified Environmental and Safety compliance officer (CESCO), or registered Environmental Professional (REP) certification, or similar.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. Time in grade: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience directly related to the position to be filled. Specialized experience must be described for each grade level advertised. The specialized experience requirements for this position are: Qualifying experience for GS-13 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-12 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience managing environmental programs for an organization to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations; identifying, analyzing, and making recommendations to resolve environmental compliance problems or situations; and assisting in developing environmental compliance guidance and procedures. 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Agricultural Research Service 10300 Baltimore Avenue Beltsville, MD 20705 US
• Name: Nelly Wilson
• Phone: (703) 259-9360
• Email: [email protected]