Job summary

You will serve as an Environmental Protection Specialist in the Environmental Division of PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD.

Major duties

You will conduct inspections, inventories, record keeping, environmental reporting and deficiency identification and tracking. You will monitor shipyard operations to achieve and maintain environmental compliance with federal and state environmental laws, regulations and statutes. You will prepare reports of deficiencies making recommended corrective actions to management. You will serve as an onsite spill investigator for oil and hazardous substance/waste spills and act as a chairperson at spill critiques. You will participate in annual self-evaluation of shipyard compliance to environmental regulations, laws, and statutes.

Qualification

For GS-0028-11 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: Experience applying environmental compliance and hazardous waste/material concepts, principles and practices concerning issues within the shipyard and tenant activities. - Experience in applying local work methods and procedures relative to harbor spills, containment, recovery and disposal for oil and hazardous wastes. Experience conducting dry-dock inspections in industrial work and Hazardous Waste Accumulation (HWAAs) areas. Experience partnering with engineers and other specialists in developing, implementing and documenting changes to shipyard procedures and practices to effect compliance with environmental laws, regulations. GS-0028-09 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized 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: Experience applying knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices of environmental compliance and hazardous material issues. Experience interpreting and comprehending a variety of technical publications, laws, regulations, and policy statements. Experience applying basic knowledge of various laws and regulations affecting management of hazardous material/hazardous waste and other environmental issues. Experience applying analytical abilities to develop conclusions and recommendations regarding environmental affairs. Experience demonstrating a basic knowledge of work methods and procedures relative to harbor spills, containment, recovery, and disposal for oil and hazardous wastes. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series and General Schedule Qualification Standards (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

GS-11: Applicants may substitute the following education for the required experience, provided it demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position: Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR Successful completion of 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR Possession of an LL.M., that is related to this position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/ OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. GS-09: Applicants may substitute the following education for the required experience, provided it demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position: Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree OR Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree OR Possession of an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to this position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/ OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience Are you using your education to qualify? For positions requiring positive education requirements, or if you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you must submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned). Failure to submit transcripts at the time of application will result in an ineligible rating. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying for further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Evaluations

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 responses to the Occupational Questionnaire, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT INFORMATION MANAGEMENT RULEMAKING AND REGULATION WRITTEN COMMUNICATION You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.