Summary You will serve as an Environmental Protection Specialist in the Occupational Safety Health and Environmental Office of Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF). A Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) of 8.90% will be added to the stated salary. COLA is subject to change at any time. Responsibilities You will implement an environmental protection program that embraces a range of subjects directly or indirectly concerned with public safety and welfare and with the protection of natural resources in and around the shipyard. You will ensure compliance with environmental laws and be responsible for the technical adequacy of plans, designs, work control documents, and specifications to ensure environmental concerns are properly addressed. You will manage the commands Solid and Hazardous Waste program by identifying requirements, needs, and developing action plans to ensure environmental compliance while maintaining minimal ecological and economic impact. You will ensure compliance with regulatory drivers such Presidential Executive Orders and Code of Federal Regulations. You will oversee the operation and management of the command's Central Hazardous Waste Accumulation Area, which includes establishing facility management techniques and practices and providing technical guidance to command personnel. You will determine sampling requirements and protocols, sample collection and test methods, and interpret/evaluate analytical and chemical data to determine their validity and scientific significance for impact to the environment. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications For the GS-12: Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector managing environmental programs (e.g., RCRA, non-RCRA, Used Oil, PCBs, Asbestos, industrial waste, etc.) by developing, implementing, and/or advising on programs directives, standards or procedures to evaluate and ensure regulatory compliance. For the GS-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 providing technical assistance on all aspects of environmental protection requirements. Examples may include identifies and resolves environmental problems, applies various sampling methods and interprets laboratory results for treatment and disposal of waste, or prepares regulatory correspondence and/or written procedures/guidances to implement environmental requirements. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: 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: For the GS-11 Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, or an LL.M., if related. The degree/education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of this position. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. 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. This position requires exposure to high noise levels. This position requires rotating shift work. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center. 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: ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.
