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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST

Department of the Navy
U.S. Marine Corps

Summary

You will serve as a ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST in the INSTALLATION AND ENVIRONMENT DIVISION of MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO.

Overview

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Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—This position is eligible for ad-hoc/situational telework at the discretion of management.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—Relocation expenses (i.e. PCS) or relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable travel regulations.
Salary
$85,447 - $133,142 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 11 - 12
Promotion potential
12
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
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Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
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Announcement number
DE-13107076-27-JMM
Control number
891533900

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

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  • You will assist principal resource specialists in other disciplines in the development of a comprehensive installation, multiple land use management plan.
  • You will provide guidance and instructions to subordinate members of the Water Program Management Team on technical and administrative matters and provide input to the Section Head on performance reviews of subordinates.
  • You will provide direct control over environmental projects related to Water Program management.
  • You will develop and administer environmental permits to ensure compliance with environmental regulation and laws including the Clean Water Act (CWA) and Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).
  • You will serve as the primary environmental expert and point of contact for outside agencies on matters of water quality, water compliance, water pollution control, and other areas that require specialized environmental expertise.
  • You will review technical literature and regulatory publications to keep abreast of current technology, research findings, and government regulations to ensure the organization’s water program and its management are in compliance.
  • You will participate in the review of construction or renovation plans, specifications, and estimates to ensure compliance with water, wastewater, stormwater and pollution laws, regulations, directives.
  • You will implement environmental engineering policies and programs that ensure an organization or tenant commands maintain compliance with the CWA and SDWA, as required by federal, state, and local regulatory agencies concerned with public safety.

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 successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
  • You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  • You will be required to possess (or obtain within one year of start date) and maintain a combined Administrator Certification from the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation.
  • You will be required to possess and maintain a current valid United States driver’s license. And you will be required to obtain and maintain a Marine Corps Base Quantico driver’s license for government vehicles.
  • 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.
  • You will be required to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.

Qualifications

GS-12: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Managing Water Program projects by administering permits, and planning, implementing, and developing cost estimates for corrective measures to ensure strict compliance with the Clean Water Act (CWA) and Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) for water, wastewater, and storm water systems; 2) Serving as the installation's primary technical expert in dealing with regulatory agencies; 3) Implementing environmental engineering policies; and 4) Reviewing construction specifications to maintain adherence to all environmental laws and pollution control directives.

GS-11: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Implementing Water Program projects by coordinating permit requirements, and assisting with the planning, execution, and development of cost estimates for corrective measures to ensure compliance with the Clean Water Act (CWA) and Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) for water, wastewater, and storm water systems; 2) Serving as an installation technical point of contact in dealing with regulatory agencies; 3) Applying environmental engineering policies; and 4) Reviewing construction specifications to support adherence to environmental laws and pollution control directives.

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

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience:
GS-11 Level only:
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.

A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

Additional information

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed.

If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.

During field inspections, work is active, requiring walking, standing, climbing, stooping, and bending. Wearing of protective clothing and equipment and driving of government vehicles is involved during site visits. Good visual acuity and color perception are required. Moderate lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs. Position requires use of a ladder.

Work is performed both in the field and in an office environment. There are frequent field visits to industrial work sites and spill or dump sites where risk of exposure to toxic chemicals, biological, physical, solvents, grease, oils, fumes, and safety hazards is low to moderate. Precautions are routine for nearly all situations. Incumbent may also be exposed to adverse weather conditions.

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

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

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

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category or higher. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

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. 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.

When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies:

  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Service
  • Flexibility
  • Integrity/Honesty
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Learning
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Reasoning
  • Self-Management
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Teamwork
  • Financial Management
  • Environmental Assessment and Data Analysis
  • Environmental Compliance and Preventive Action
  • Environmental Document Preparation
  • Environmental Emergency Response Support
  • Environmental Project and Program Management

This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: USA Hire, Structured Resume Review, and Structured Interview.

You will be evaluated and rated under Category Rating selection procedures. Veterans' preference will apply. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference will be listed at the top of the pre-defined category for which they are placed. If selected, you will be required to provide supporting documentation. If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be placed in one of three categories:

Best Qualified - Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for announced position.
Highly Qualified -Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for announced position.
Qualified - Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for announced position.


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

All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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.

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Agency contact information

Department of Navy Employment Information Center
Email
doneic@us.navy.mil
Address
MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO
2004 Barnett Avenue
Quantico, VA 22134
US

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