Environmental Engineer

This position may be filled using Direct Hire Authority: Z5

CAV/Direct-Hire Authority (Certain DoD Personnel) PL 118-31, Sec 125OB (i)(2), 12/22/2023.
This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated August 12,2024.
This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

As a ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER at the GS-0819-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Serves as the authoritative Subject Matter Expert (SME) on environmental compliance and NEPA processes, directing the strategic development, technical execution, and review of complex Environmental Assessments (EAs) and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs) to support agency-level construction, weapons systems field-testing, and critical Department of War (DoW)/DTRA test operations.
• Acts as the primary technical liaison and regulatory point of contact for high-priority environmental actions across critical national test assets-including Kirtland AFB, Dugway Proving Ground, White Sands Missile Range, and the Nevada National Security Site (NNSS)-and serves as the principal lead for external regulatory audits, responses, and finding closures with state and federal authorities.
• Conceives, plans, and implements innovative engineering solutions to mitigate unique and critical environmental risks associated with weapons of mass destruction (WMD) testing, while exercising technical authority to immediately halt and correct hazardous, non-compliant operational conditions to protect the workforce, public, and environment.
• Formulates and manages comprehensive compliance programs for the lifecycle handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous, radioactive, and industrial wastes, collaborating directly with senior officials from the DoW, DTRA, Department of Energy (DOE), EPA, and OSHA to ensure multi-agency regulatory alignment.
• Directs the complete lifecycle of environmental permitting and remediation activities, providing definitive technical oversight for initial site assessments, clean-up strategies, and final site closures, while ensuring the strict integrity of complex permit applications and compliance with existing operational permits.
• Designs, implements, and delivers advanced environmental training and compliance programs to educate military, government, and contractor personnel, fostering a proactive culture of regulatory compliance and operational safety across all assigned test environments.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Travel:
  Individual is expected to be available for weekend travel, layovers, and long hours while in travel status. TDY is required up to 25% and may vary given the nature and urgency of assigned projects. Significant travel may require CONUS/OCONUS.
• Work Schedule:
  
  Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: 10%
• Tour of Duty:
  Flexible
• Recruitment
  
  Incentives:
  
  May be authorized if funds available and with approval from hiring manager
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):
  Exempt
• Incumbent is required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form, OGE 450, within 30 days of entering the position, annually and upon termination of employment IAW DoD Directive 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, August 30, 1993
• Telework Eligibility:
  This position is in-person located at Kirtland AFB, NM. May be eligible for limited, situational telework subject to supervisory approval and not to exceed current Agency guidelines. Not eligible for remote telework
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing and periodic drug testing thereafter.
• A valid state driver's license and passport are required.
• May be recalled to duty 24-hrs a day during other than normal duty hours to include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) training is required.
• Must maintain certification for First Aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED).

You may qualify at the GS 13 , if you fulfill the following qualifications:
A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

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