ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Environmental Protection Specialist Series 0028. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of principles and procedures applicable to a wide range of duties in one or more program areas sufficient to solve complex problems involving diverse aspects of environmental protection; make significant modifications to established methods, procedures, and approaches to solve problems; and revise standard methods to improve or extend environmental administration or management systems. Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local environmental laws, regulations, integration principles and practices, licensing/permit requirements, and precedent decisions governing operations and construction projects on the installation, and other guidance to make decisions and recommendations concerning assigned compliance projects. Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Air Force Occupational Safety and Health, and Federal regulations. Knowledge is typically acquired by adhering to/enforcing safety practices in the work environment. OR EDUCATION: I have successfully completed a Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M. in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as Environment Engineering, Physical Science, Biological Science like education. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: I have less than the full amount of specialized experience required but I have more than 2 years of graduate level education with a major or subject area related to the position to be filled. Therefore, I have a combination of experience and education. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Broad knowledge of environmental protection principles, practices, techniques, procedures, laws, regulations, and current legislative issues to effectively perform project development, execution, training, and advisory services on assigned projects. Knowledge to identify and troubleshoot environmental problems requiring investigation of non-compliant or questionable conditions in assigned projects, and recommend solutions; and ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work to meet deadlines. Knowledge of general industrial and construction processes, methods, practices, techniques, materials, and equipment. Skill in conducting environmental compliance inspections. Ability to establish effective working relationships with others, and work cooperatively as a member of a team. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The primary purpose of this position is to oversee, manage, coordinate, and facilitate: one or more environmental programs; the activities of environmental service contractors, e.g. asbestos abatement contractors; the activities of base Unit Environmental Coordinators (UECs); and internal environmental inspections; to perform highly technical environmental field work. Click on “Learn more about this agency” button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.