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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ASSISTANT

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
02/02/2026 to 02/12/2026
Salary
$50,460 to - $65,599 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 7
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Camp Lejeune, NC
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
7
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
DE-12877169-26-KTP
Control number
856114800

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

U. S. Citizens may apply.

Duties

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  • You will collect hazardous material (HM) and hazardous waste (HM) from locations across the Installation and relocate to the Consolidation Center or Reuse Facility.
  • You will ensure data is entered into the Hazardous Material Management System (HMMS) database.
  • You will collect data to support day-to-day Hazardous Materials (HM), and Hazardous Waste (HW), environmental management operations.
  • You will perform HM pollution prevention functions.
  • You will participate on the 24-hour emergency spill response team.

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 possess and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license.
  • You must be able to obtain and maintain a forklift license.
  • Work involves regular and recurring exposure to moderate risk, discomfort, and unpleasantness such as irritant and hazardous chemicals.
  • This is a Mission Essential position. You will be required to ensure organization or facility continuity of operations and/or completion of tasks that are considered essential to the mission designated by a local or command decision.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-06) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector assisting with performing Hazardous waste(HW)/Hazardous material (HM) storage and disposal; assisting with emergency spill response operations; and utilizing databases to develop reports and maintain records.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

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.

Additional information

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

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work requires physical exertion involving HM and HW management operations both inside and outside. The work involves long period of standing, walking over sometimes uneven surfaces, climbing, stooping, bending, reaching or similar activities, moving drums and containers, and driving vehicles and forklifts. Spill response actions will require deployment of cleanup material, spill boom and occasionally cleanup actions aboard watercraft.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work involves regular and recurring exposure to moderate risks, discomforts, and unpleasantness such as irritant and hazardous chemicals requiring constant awareness to and use of appropriate safety measure and equipment. During field activity, incumbent is exposed to long periods of hot, cold, and other extremes of adverse weather conditions, and other unfavorable conditions.
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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