Environmental Protection Specialist with Security Clearance

Summary You will serve as a ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST in the Public Works Department
of NAV FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND SE. Duties You will store, maintain, dispose, label, and mark hazardous materials and regulated wastes You will characterize regulated wastes as hazardous waste, nonhazardous waste, universal waste, regulated solid wastes and hazardous materials. You will collect and maintain representative waste samples as a part of a waste sampling plan. You will be providing such guidance to facility personnel for hazardous waste, universal waste, used oil, and other regulated waste management, including spill response. You will coordinate analytical requirements and request sampling services per installation procedures You will perform weekly (every seven days) regulated inspections of the Hazardous Waste Storage Facility (HWSF) and any associated storage sites under the management of the Environmental Services personnel You will coordinate with departments, tenant commands, and contractors to ensure any improper waste pick-up procedures. You will prepare and submit all required paperwork to DLA, review and track all waste shipping paperwork including 1348s, manifests, and Land Disposal Restriction (LDR) forms You will physically transfer wastes from one container to another or lab pack as required due to deteriorated containers or incompatible wastes You will inspect regulated waste containers at the pickup sites or upon receipt at the HWSF or Environmental Services Waste Management Site (ESWMS) for structural integrity You will transport hazardous waste, universal waste and regulated solid wastes from on base department and tenant commands and as required, from non-contiguous Navy properties to the appropriate storage facility. You will prepare uniform HW manifests, shipping documents and/or bill of lading for transporting material/waste over public highways as required by Federal, State, Department of Defense and Navy laws, regulations, and policies. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. This is a bargaining unit position. You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license (Must be obtained prior to EOD) and forklift operator license (Can be obtained within 6 months of EOD). You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift. Ability to wear a Level A suit and self-contained breathing apparatus for up to 60 minutes at a time is required. You will be required to obtain and maintain a current Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) certification. You will be required to obtain and maintain a current DOT Transportation of Hazardous Materials/Wastes program certification. Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs. Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Provide technical assistance for responses to spills and releases of oil and hazardous substances to facilitate containment, support cleanup actions, and minimize adverse impact to human health and environment. 2)Demonstrate ability to clearly and effectively articulate, present, and promote varied ideas and issues (to include sensitive or controversial topics) before a wide range of audiences. 3)Makes clear and convincing oral presentations.4) Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed. 5)Enact measures to ensure compliance with laws/regulations, Executive Orders, and policies regarding the program management of solid waste, hazardous waste, water quality, air emissions, environmental restoration, spill prevention, and natural/cultural resources. Determine, interpret, and negotiate compliance requirements (e.g., permit conditions, cleanup levels) with local, state, and Federal regulatory agencies. Advise customers and provide support to them on their environmental compliance requirements. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: Master's or equivalent graduate degree; Or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; Or LL.B. or J.D., if related OR A combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience. The percentage of the required education plus the percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. 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. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered . click apply for full job details