Environmental Protection Specialist

Job title: Environmental Protection Specialist

Company: Federal government of the United States

Job description: SummaryPlease limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.About the Position: Position is being filled at the GS-07/09 target GS-09 level. Duties described reflect the full performance GS-09 level. Duties will be performed in a developmental capacity under close supervision.OverviewOpen & closing dates03/04/2025 to 03/11/2025Salary$50,908 – $80,949 per yearPay scale & gradeGS 7 – 9Location1 vacancy in the following location:Remote jobNoTelework eligibleYes—This position MAY be eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”Travel RequiredOccasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.Relocation expenses reimbursedYes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.Appointment typePermanentWork scheduleFull-timeServiceCompetitivePromotion potential9Job family (Series)Supervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceDrug testNoPosition sensitivity and riskTrust determination processFinancial disclosureBargaining unit statusAnnouncement numberCHDE256692173180DControl number833113500This job is open toVideosDuties

• Assess measures to be taken to improve installation environmental programs.
• Inspect hazardous waste accumulation points for proper compliance to program requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to management for compliance and improvement to hazardous waste guidelines.
• Recommend solutions to management on emergency spill situations or failures to comply to hazardous waste regulations.
• Assist first responders in hazardous waste guidance and pollution prevention.

RequirementsConditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid State driver’s license and a Forklift Certification.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Security clearance.
• A Hazardous Waste Certificate and Department of Transportation Certification is to be acquired within one year of employment.
• A pre-employment physical is required.
• The incumbent must be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds when necessary.
• Travel Duty (TDY) is occasionally required.
• This position has been designated “Mission Essential”.
• Incumbent is required to report for duty during inclement weather, Natural Disasters, and other emergency situations.
• May be required to remain on duty after the official shift ends, i.e., mandatory overtime, irregular and/or rotating shifts, evenings, nights, weekends; subject to recall to duty.
• Incumbent must maintain a functioning telephone to aid in contact during recall/emergency situations.

QualificationsWho May Apply: US CitizensIn order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .Specialized Experience GS-07: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Working knowledge of basic concepts and methods of environmental protection programs; 2) Collecting samples for identification; 3) Inputting data for record-keeping of findings. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).OREducation: One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Environmental Studies, Environmental Protection and Safety Management, or Environmental Science. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)ORSuperior Academic Achievement: Successful completion of all the requirements for a bachelor’s degree with Superior Academic Achievement. In order to be creditable under this provision, Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled, such as that identified in Education above. Superior Academic Achievement is based on: (1) Class Standing – Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; OR
(2) Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.) – Applicants must have a grade-point average of either (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (“B” or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 (“B+” or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.; OR
(3) Honor Society Membership – Applicants may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies (https://www.achsnatl.org/).ORCombination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages.Specialized Experience GS-09: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Performing inspections on proper management and disposal of regulated wastes; 2) Assisting in the transport, disposal, collection, and storage of hazardous and non-hazardous regulated wastes; 3) Providing technical guidance for recovery and cleanup operations during spills or release; and 4) Implement federal, state and local environmental regulations, policies and procedures. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).OREducation: Master’s or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Environmental Studies, Environmental Protection and Safety Management, or Environmental Science. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)ORCombination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Communications
• Environmental Assessment and Data Analysis
• Environmental Compliance and Preventive Action
• Environmental Policy and Strategy Development

EducationFOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the

information sheet. * This is a Construction, Engineering, and Infrastructure Career Field position.

• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit

for more information. * Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.

• Recruitment and/or Relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
• Ft Huachuca is located 75 miles southeast of Tucson, Arizona. We are nestled at the foot of the Huachuca Mountains and enjoy the benefit of some of the best climate in the United States. Please visit the Fort Huachuca web site for more information at http://www.huachuca.army.mil/site/Visitor/index.asp.

• Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

Expected salary: $50908 – 80949 per year

Location: Fort Huachuca, AZ

Job date: Wed, 05 Mar 2025 07:07:49 GMT

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