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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST

Department of the Navy
Commander, Navy Installations Command

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
Location
2 vacancies 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
No
Salary
$111,119 - $144,457 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Promotion potential
13
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
Yes
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Secret
Financial disclosure required
No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
DE-13113660-27-DEM
Control number
892307400

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens

Duties

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  • You will analyze operations or facilities projects and make recommendations on substantive National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance postures.
  • You will compose reports, official correspondence, memorandums, or information papers for environmental projects or programs.
  • You will receive inquiries and requests for assistance from field components and assist with more difficult problems.
  • You will coordinate an environmental program with others (e.g., management, engineering) to determine all possible impacts to the environment.
  • You will discuss, negotiate, and develop agreements for mutually satisfactory NEPA compliance actions.
  • You will provide technical support to prepare CNRH-wide NEPA program requirements for submission to the Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Installations and Environment (ASN (EIandE)), DoD, and Congress as required by law.

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.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance while employed in the subject position. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • 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 at or equivalent to the GS-12 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) Interpreting environmental program principles, concepts, practices, methods, and techniques of one or more specialty areas to major problems to serve as a recognized technical authority in National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance; 2) Managing operational facilities, public safety, employee safety, and environmental matters directly or closely related to environmental planning (e.g., air, storage tank, spill, hazardous waste, storm water, drinking water, wastewater natural resource, cultural resource management and/or installation restoration.) to ensure compliance with applicable Federal, state, regional, local environmental and/or organizational laws and regulations; 3) Analyzing service provider costs versus project progress to identify potential problems; 4) Providing technical environmental expertise to media managers and other organizational stakeholders; 5) Communicating risks to the decision-makers of a proposed action prior to signature of a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) or Record of Decision (ROD); 6) Using expert knowledge of a wide range of federal and state environmental statutes, regulations and Executive Orders, including the National Environmental Policy Act, Hawaii Coastal Zone Management Act, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and Marine Mammal Protection Act; 7) Using knowledge of a wide range of case law pertaining to current U.S. Navy posture on matters involving environmental compliance; 8) Using general knowledge of DoN budgeting and execution procedures and protocols for appropriated and non-appropriated reimbursable funds. (NOTE: Your answer must be supported by information in your resume.)

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
Environmental Protection Specialist Series 0028 (opm.gov)

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 job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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.

This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.

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.

PCS expenses may be authorized.

Recruitment incentives may be authorized.

Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.

A Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) of 8.64% will be added to the stated salary. COLA is subject to change at any time.

Eligible DoD career or career conditional employees shall be granted statutory return rights to their former position for a period of 5 years if continuously employed in a foreign or non-foreign area provided by Executive Order 10895 and DoDI 1400.25, v 1230. Employees that do not exercise their return rights within five years are no longer eligible for return rights and will be treated as a local hire.

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.

Commander, Navy Installations Command

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Agency contact information

Rusty Valdez
Phone
808-603-6068
Email
rusty.k.valdez.civ@us.navy.mil
Address
COMMANDER NAVY REGION HAWAII
Navy Region Hawaii
Pearl Harbor, HI 96860
US

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