Environmental Protection Specialist

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serves as an Environmental Protection Specialist for the Directorate of Public Works at Fort Stewart, Georgia which is the largest Army post east of the Mississippi River. Learn more about this agency Duties Assist in monitoring and implementing the environmental laws and regulatory requirements which pertain to the Installation environmental program. Manages, maintains, and updates Army Reporting systems to include but not limited to Environmental Quality Data in various quality reporting, and performance assessment systems. Supports Environmental Compliance, Sustainability, and the National Environmental Policy Act by reviewing proposed designs, plans and specifications. Determines compliance with environmental regulations, policies, and permit requirements, and identifies practices that may impact environmental management systems to meet the requirements of particular situation(s). Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain a Tier 1 background investigation. Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a valid driver's license to operate automobile or light truck. This position requires the incumbent to obtain the 40-hr Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) course within 90 days of employment and maintain annual HAZWOPER refresher certifications. This position requires the incumbent to successfully pass a pre-employment physical and annually thereafter. This position requires the incumbent to travel up to 5% of the time. This is a weather-essential position and may require the employee to remain on duty or report to duty during severe weather and/or installation delays/closings. This position requires the incumbent to obtain the Department of Transportation Hazardous Waste Manifest certification within one year of employment and maintain refresher certifications. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education 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. One year of specialized experience which includes: 1) reviewing Environmental Program Report documentation for accuracy 2) conducting inspections of facilities/operations to ensure compliance with environmental laws and/or regulations 3) reviewing plans, specifications, and/or cost estimates for a variety of projects in support of the environmental program 4) coordinating with program managers on responses to enforcement actions and/or other specific problems/projects. This This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-9). OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree. Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work such as Environmental Science. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the your semester hours of education by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100% to qualify. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) 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/ Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Science, Engineering, and Analysis Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Recruitment and relocation incentives MAY be authorized. Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service MAY be authorized. Student loan repayment MAY be authorized. Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate MAY be authorized. Flexible work schedules MAY be available. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. 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