Job summary

You will serve as a ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST in the ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISION of NAVFAC ENGINEERING CMD MID-ATLANTIC.

Major duties

You will organize, administer, evaluate and coordinate the Resource, Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) program for all areas of the installation. You will manage the Hazardous Waste Storage Facility in accordance with RCRA requirements. You will conduct inspections of installation facilities and operations to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations. You will train hazardous waste handlers in all aspects of the hazardous waste storage facility operations. You will take samples and gather information and material required for laboratory analysis. You will establish and maintain regular waste pick-up service for the installation and its tenants. You will provide support to the Emergency Response Coordinator in the cleanup of oil and hazardous waste spills occurring on the installation. You will serve as the Quality Assurance Evaluator (QAE) for hazardous waste disposal contracts issued by the Navy for hazardous waste and used oil removal.

Qualification

GS-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: 1) Performing inspections to ensure the proper management and disposal of regulated wastes; 2) Collecting samples for proper analytical analysis using required protocols using required protocols; 3) Assisting in the transport, disposal, collection, and storage of hazardous and non-hazardous regulated wastes; and 4) Providing technical guidance for recovery and cleanup operations during spills or release. GS-07 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 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)Conducting inspections of installation facilities and operations to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations; 2) Providing input to higher graded specialists for consultation with appropriate installation organizations in developing procedures to correct violations or meet new program requirements 3) Coordinating issues pertaining to environmental compliance and remediation actions; 4) Providing assistance in applying environmental compliance laws and requirements to support an organization. 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 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

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: GS-09 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 GS-07 1 full year of graduate level education Or superior academic achievement A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information.

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. 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.