ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Duties

• Plans, develops, coordinates, and directs environmental management and protection programs for AEDC.
• Responsible for executing assigned program elements to comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local
  environmental laws and policies.
• Responsible for communicating and coordinating environmental issues with superiors, team members, higher
  headquarters, regulatory agencies, other installation units, community and other officials, and/or interest groups.
• Prepares and/or reviews identification, documentation and communication of environmental concerns for test plans,
  construction projects, and test mission set-up.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
• Position may require an appropriate security clearance
• This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Work may require occasional travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate driver's license may be required.
• May be required to use Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) such as hard hat, gloves, and safety goggles.
• May be required to obtain job related training certifications such as Environmental, Safety, and Occupational Health, Hazardous Materials, and Hazardous Waste.
• May be required to serve as an Environmental Representative to the Emergency Operations Center during exercises or in the event of an actual emergency.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, .

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is knowledge of environmental protection principles, practices, techniques, and procedures to effectively perform project development, execution, training, and advisory services in assigned program element.. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Ideal Candidate: Will serve as the primary environmental program manager for management, execution and operations for assigned program element(s), mainly Hazardous Waste and Hazardous Materials. Should have at least 5+ years of experience performing program work related to environmental compliance laws and regulations, 5+ years of experience in Hazardous Materials Management, and 5+ years of experience in Hazardous Waste Management. Experience working in or supervising a Treatment Storage Disposal Facility and/or large quantity hazardous waste generator preferred. Chemistry or Chemical Engineering applied to waste characterization and profiling advantageous.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
l. Knowledge of environmental protection principles, practices, techniques, and procedures to effectively perform
project development, execution, training, and advisory services in assigned program element.
2. Ability to troubleshoot environmental protection problems requiring investigation of unsafe or questionable
conditions in assigned programs.
3. Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and other guidance to make decisions and
recommendations concerning assigned restoration, compliance, conservation, pollution prevention, and/or
integration principles and practices; and health, safety, and security practices.
4. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy,
and establish effective working relationships with others.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Additional information

This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection.

This job announcement may close at any time - apply now!

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13.

is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .

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