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Environmental Protection Specialist

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
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Summary

About the Position: Come to Kansas City - the place to be for good food, and good friends! Located in America's Heartland, we are a large metropolitan city with a small town atmosphere. Known for our jazz and some of the best barbecue in the world, we are also home to professional sports teams, NASCAR Racing, world-class shopping, museums, theaters and casinos. And for you outdoor enthusiasts ~ no matter what kind of recreation you enjoy, you will find it here on one of our many Corps Lake Projects from hiking, to skiing, rafting, fishing, or canoeing. Kansas City has affordable housing, blue ribbon schools, excellent health care facilities, a diverse selection of shopping and entertainment. We are also home to the conveniently located Kansas City International Airport. To learn more about Kansas City please visit the following website: http://www.experiencekc.com.

Who May Apply:

Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job.  You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected.  See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
07/11/2017 to 07/20/2017
Salary
$72,500 to - $94,253 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 11 - 12
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Kansas City, MO
1 vacancy
Travel Required
25% or less - Temoporary duty (TDY) will be 25% of the time
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Permanent Change of Station (PCS) maybe authorized IAW the Joint Travel Regulations
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time - Full Time
Service
Promotion potential
12
Supervisory status
No
Announcement number
WTGH170916941982346
Control number
474059800

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Duties

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Serve as the Kansas City District Environmental Compliance Program Manager. Monitor, inspect, and report on environmental aspects for  the District to ensure environmental compliance. Coordinate Environmental Review Guide For Operations (ERGO) inspections and provide training for staff members regarding environmental regulations and applications. Perform on-going environmental assessments and or studies of the project utilizing the initial ERGO. Provide technical support and assistance by maintain proficiency in all applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws, regulations, and policies that impact the District. Develop, recommend and implement approaches to meet current and evolving sustainability requirements. Prepare final Report of Findings for projects having completed the ERGO assessment. Insures an ongoing environmental compliance program is maintained in the Operations Division.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Other Requirements: Click here for expanded definitions.

  • 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.
  • Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Personal security investiugation required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.

 

 

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.  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.

Experience required:

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.

GS-11:  To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job.  Specialized experience is defined as: Advising on environmental compliance activities related to hazardous substances, materials and/or activities.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09 level).

GS-12: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job.  Specialized experience is defined as experience developing, analyzing, evaluating, and modifying environmental compliance activities related to hazardous substances and materials to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11 level).

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency (knowledge, skills, abilities) in the following areas:

  • Skill in Implementing an Environmental Management System I
  • Skill in Implementing an Environmental Management System II
  • Knowledge of Environmental Compliance Programs I
  • Knowledge of Environmental Compliance Programs II
  • Knowledge of Environmental Sustainability
  • Knowledge of Safety and Occupational Health
  • Knowledge of Budget
  • Ability to Communicate Verbally and in Writing

Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade of GS-09 or GS-11 respectively (or equivalent).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you may qualify if your education meets the definitions below. Please see assessment questionair under minimum quals for all ways to qualify via education. View Occupational Questionnaire

 

Note: If qualifying via education you MUST submit transcripts.


Foreign education must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency in order to be considered for this position. You must include this information with your application package.

Only degrees from an accredited college or university recognized by the Department of Education are acceptable to meet positive education requirements or to substitute for experience. For additional information, please go to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Education websites at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications and http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html

Additional information

  • 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.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Management can select from any grade level.
  • Noncompetitive promotion to the target grade.
  • Relocation Bonus maybe authorized.
  • This position is in Career Program 18
  • Salary includes locality pay

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

It is the policy of the Government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual.  Information about an individual's employment experience will be used only to determine the person's qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills, and abilities.  Although an individual's personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP).  If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority.  See Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) for more information.  Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

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