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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for an ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D0707000 and is part of the Idaho Army National Guard (IDARNG) Environmental Management Office (EMO), Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho.
THIS POSITION IS PERMANENT.
THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE IDAHO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OR THOSE ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP.
07/23/2020 to 08/14/2020
$64,009 - $83,210 per year
GS 11
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Competitive
11
No
No
ID-10862266-R-20-181
574413900
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE IDAHO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OR THOSE ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP
Position is located in the Environmental Management function at ARNG/ANG bases. Serves as the installation environmental program manager, providing expert technical advice directly to the Commander on National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Installation Restoration Program (IRP), Air Space, Hazardous Waste and various other environmental programs. Represents the commander at various installation environmental meetings to ensure compliance with policies, regulations, and federal, state, and local statutes. Serves as the single point of contact for the initiation, development, and execution of all environmental activities and development of installation regulatory guidance. Accomplishes long range base planning of environmental programs.
Serves as the Environmental Program Manager for the ARNG and supported tenants which involves the implementation and monitoring of various environmental programs as outlined in ARNG regulations, directives and policy guidance such as: air and water permitting, Installation Compatible Use Zone Studies(ICUZ), solid and hazardous waste disposal and handling programs, pollution control, PCB disposal management, underground storage tank management, Environmental Compliance Assessment and Management Program (ECAMP), Installation Restoration Program (IRP), cultural and natural resources, endangered species, historical sites and archeology management, etc. Interprets and implements policy and directives. Identifies and resolves environmental problems to include the development of Environmental Assessments (EA),Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plans, etc. and managing all programs properly to ensure environmental compliance. Reviews plans, specification designs, etc. prepared for the purpose of ensuring conformance with environmental standards. Provides related environmental compliance guidance for the operation and maintenance of ARNG/ANG facilities and utility systems, such as solid and hazardous waste disposal, fuel storage and dispensing, etc.
Coordinates ARNG/ANG level facility environmental plans, programs and projects. Serves as primary point of contact to regulatory agencies on environmental matters to civilian authorities for installation project development that may have an impact on surrounding communities dictated by the National Environmental Policy ACT (NEPA); for federal, state and local notification of air and water quality construction, toxic and hazardous waste permits and other environmental projects; and initial and ongoing installation restoration program (IRP) efforts.
Serves as the ARNG/ANG contact and spokesperson with local, federal and state regulators. Develops regulations and directives and management plans required to establish an environmental program that complies with federal, state, and local regulations. Uses agency directives as broad policy in developing these regulations.
Reviews, initiates corrective action, coordinates with NGB on all notices of violations, compliance orders, notices of noncompliance, and other related environmental violations.
Conducts surveys, inspections, and evaluates activities to identify and initiate corrective actions for environmental deficiencies.
Functions as the ARNG/ANG Environmental Management Coordinator and responsible for developing and managing the base environmental program to conform to federal, state, and local rules and regulations (e.g., 29 CFR (OSHA), 40 CFR (EPA) and 49 CFR (DOT)).Develops and manages base environmental training programs. Prepares and manages detailed operating plans and base regulations. Maintains applicable federal, state and local environmental standards, regulations and laws.
Responsible for implementation, administration, and records maintenance of the hazardous waste management training program for ARNG/ANG personnel. This program should include proper management and oversight of the hazardous waste management program, to include development of a working ARNG/ANG Hazardous Waste Management plan and a program for inspecting and maintaining all hazardous waste accumulation areas at ARNG/ANG facilities.
Manages the environmental permitting process to include; air, waste water discharge, pretreatment discharges, drinking water, and hazardous waste storage disposal or transportation.
Develops the ARNG/ANG Environmental Program State Operating Budget ensuring that valid cultural and natural resources program requirements are properly identified, justified, and considered in program work plans. Manages assigned program funds. Assists with program funds distribution and obligation.
Reviews all environmentally related actions on work requests, real property actions, and proposed changes for environmental impact. Reviews designs for environmental compliance and initiates projects to correct environmental deficiencies.
Notifies federal, state and local agencies on matters dealing with legally binding reporting requirements.
Military Grades: WO1 THROUGH CW5, O-1 THROUGH O-4
Compatible Military Assignments: WARRANT OFFICER- 120A, 011A (ANY MOS). OFFICER - 12A, 01A (ANY MOS)
THIS POSITION IS PERMANENT.
THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE IDAHO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD OR THOSE ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP.
GENERAL EXPERIENCE:
Provides guidance and assistance on matters relating to the development, execution, and maintenance of adequate environmental protection plans and programs. Work involves the reviewing, analyzing, and recommending modifications where necessary, of plans to implement various provisions of federal, state and local environmental statues, and regulations. The work also involves developing and analyzing data and preparation of reports relating to implementation plans for state environmental protection. Reviews, analyzes and coordinates preparation of, or preparing comments on environmental impact statements. Develops and analyzes proposals for new or revised environmental protection regulations and determines their impact on air, water, and land resources. Conducts studies to identify environmental problems, and performs analytical work which contributes to the effectiveness of environmental plans, programs, and methods.
Minimum Requirements: Progressively responsible clerical experience or other work which demonstrated the ability to acquire and to apply a practical knowledge and understanding of the program objectives, policies, procedures, and requirements relating to the work of the position.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Must have at least 36 months experience, education or training demonstrating the knowledge of the principles, practices, and concepts of an environmental program sufficient to serve as the expert technical advisor on the various environmental programs. Experience demonstrating knowledge of environmental issues, problems and solutions regarding federal, state, rural and community environmental regulations. Experience in program planning or administration concerned with environmental protection or other activities related to environmental problems. Experience in an advisory or research capacity involving the creation of solutions to problems concerning environmental protection or other related activities. Experience using on-site investigation techniques, analysis of results and development of conclusions to insure conformance to environmental regulations.
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience - Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in any field leading to a bachelor's degree, in an accredited college or university, meets the requirements for 6 months of experience.
If you are using Education to qualify for this position, you must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims.
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
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1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
2. Educational Transcripts- if using to claim specialized experience.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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