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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST

Department of the Navy
U.S. Marine Corps

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
01/14/2026 to 01/21/2026
Salary
$61,722 to - $80,243 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 9
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Beaufort, SC
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
DE-12864756-26-LW
Control number
854351400

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens.

Duties

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  • You will develop and implement training programs to prevent potential sources of air, water, wastewater, hazardous materials/waste, petroleum, and other pollution deficiencies.
  • You will perform training needs assessment; develop programs, plans and schedules to ensure that all MCAS personnel receive both implicit and explicit environmental training.
  • You will coordinate spill response training/drills with internal and outside agencies as required by federal and state regulations.
  • You will perform environmental inspections on Station Activities and work centers to assure compliance with State and Federal Hazardous Waste Regulations, Spill Prevention Control and countermeasures rules and regulations.
  • You will serve as an advisor on training requirements for all aspects of environmental compliance.
  • You will assist the On-Scene Coordinator for the Air Station at all spills of oil or other hazardous polluting substances and coordinates any on-scene training requirements during emergency incidents.

Requirements

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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
  • 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.
  • 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. Flotation devices are used on occasion.
  • This position require moderate physical exertion. Dexterity and stamina are required.
  • Work is performed outdoors under prevailing weather conditions, at industrial sites, at airfields and hangers, and in the office environment.
  • This position may result in lengthy exposure to hot sun and some exposure to irritant insects. Approximately 50% of the work takes place in the outdoor environment or in hazardous waste storage and accumulation areas.

Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of 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:

Serve as the environmental trainer by developing and delivery compliance training programs covering air, water, hazardous waste, petroleum, and spill response in accordance with federal and state environmental regulations. Support environmental compliance through inspections, stormwater monitoring, spill response coordination, and collaboration with counterparts at USMC, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, state agencies, and training facilities.

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

This position allows for substitution of experience, with the following:

  • 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

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.

As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

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