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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST

Department of the Army
Army National Guard Units
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Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST, Position Description Number T5002000 and is part of the Construction Facility Management Office, National Guard.

Location: CFMO
Appointment Type: Permanent

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
07/09/2021 to 08/13/2021
Salary
$70,821 to - $92,073 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 11
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Camp Murray, WA
1 vacancy
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent - Excepted Service
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Announcement number
WA-11168329-AR-21-246
Control number
607106800

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Clarification from the agency

CAT 7: U.S. Citizens

Duties

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As a ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST GS-0028-11, you will:

  • Serves as the Environmental Program Manager for the ARNG/ANG and supported tenants which involves the implementation and monitoring of various environmental programs as outlined in ARNG/ANG 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.
  • Coordinates ARNG/ANG level facility environmental plans, programs and projects.
  • Serves as the ARNG/ANG contact and spokesperson with local, federal and state regulators.
  • 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)).
  • Manages the environmental permitting process to include; air, waste water discharge, pretreatment discharges, drinking water, and hazardous waste storage disposal or transportation.
  • Reviews all environmentally related actions on work requests, real property actions, and proposed changes for environmental impact.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • A resume and supporting documents must be submitted (see "How to Apply").
  • This position is subject to the provisions of the Priority Placement Program.
  • Become proficient on GFEBS, RM-Online, the budgeting process, and the Master Cooperative Agreement for Appendix 2.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: N/A

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 12 months of experience equivalent to the GS-09 level that demonstrates applying a practical knowledge of Environmental program principles, policies and procedures in one or more specialty areas of air pollution, water quality management, and hazardous waste management to develop, organize, manage, analyze, and determine the long-range effects on a fuel divisions operations.

Education

If you are using Education to qualify for this position,

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree
or
3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree
or
LL.M, if related may be used.

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Additional information

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).

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

  • Knowledge of the principles, practices, concepts and skill in environmental programs, sufficient to serve as the expert technical advisor on the various base environmental programs.
  • Knowledge and skill in written and oral communication techniques sufficient to clearly explain and describe environmental issues, problems, and solutions to diverse groups of federal, state, rural and community landowners, residents, and representatives when establishing land use changes for training areas and construction.
  • Knowledge and skill to adapt standard practices, equipment, and techniques in developing technical parameters and preparing justification for development of plans for improvement or alteration or the construction of new facilities, (e.g., sewer systems, water supply systems, hazardous waste management systems, oil/water separators, sluice gates, etc.).
  • Knowledge and skill to assess the impact of the installation's activities regarding public safety, ecology, and environment involving matters which are directly or closely related to public welfare and the protection of natural resources.
  • Knowledge and skill in conducting inspections, evaluating violations and affecting corrective actions.

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