Environmental Protection Specialist - Green Environmental Management Systems (GEMS)

To qualify for this position at the GS-9 grade level, applicants must meet at least one of the following:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-7) in the Federal Service that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience includes having a broad knowledge and skill in applying a range of environmental theories, concepts, principles, standards, and methods to perform various assignments; ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations; prepare reports; participates in the planning, implementing, and evaluating of an environmental protection program; making recommendations for improvements. NOTE: Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must clearly indicate the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.~OR~

EDUCATION: Successful completion of a master's degree or two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree that is directly related to the field of study and demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position. This education must have been obtained at an accredited college or university. NOTE: If you select this option, you must submit a copy of your transcript with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. ~OR~

COMBINATION: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed progressively higher-level graduate education (beyond the first year) and specialized experience as described above, which meet the total experience requirements for this grade level. The education portion must include graduate courses that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Education must have been obtained at an accredited college or university. NOTE: If you select this option, you must submit a copy of your transcript with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation.

To qualify for this position at the GS-11 grade level, applicants must meet at least one of the following:

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: You must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-9) in the Federal Service that has given you the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform the duties of this position. Specialized experience includes having a knowledge and skill in applying a range of environmental theories, concepts, principles, standards, and methods to perform various assignments; performing facility environmental inspections to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations; prepare reports; participating in the planning, implementing, and evaluating of an environmental protection program; making recommendations for improvements. At this level applicants should have sufficient knowledge of environmental programs to educate/instruct others in environmental management issues and compliance. NOTE: Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must clearly indicate the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. ~OR~

EDUCATION: Successful completion of a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) or three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree that is directly related to the field of study and demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position. This education must have been obtained at an accredited college or university. NOTE: If you select this option, you must submit a copy of your transcript with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation. ~OR~

COMBINATION: Equivalent combinations of successfully completed progressively higher-level graduate education (beyond the second year) and specialized experience as described above, which meet the total experience requirements for this grade level. The education portion must include graduate courses that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position. Education must have been obtained at an accredited college or university. NOTE: If you select this option, you must submit a copy of your transcript with your application. Education cannot be credited without documentation.

You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:

• Communications
• Compliance
• Environmental Engineering
• Technical Competence
• Technical Credibility

IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

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.

Physical Requirements: Work is performed in a wide range of environments and may involve exposure to potentially hazardous conditions such as asbestos, chemicals, extreme temperatures and damaged or defective buildings and structures. Work activity may involve prolonged periods of sitting, standing, climbing, work in cramped spaces, walking and bending. Incumbent occasionally lifts and moves moderately heavy objects. Some degree of agility and dexterity is required to conduct environmental surveys and inspections.

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.