Environmental Protection Specialist Security Clearance

Position: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST with Security Clearance
Duties
* You will respond to and oversee spill response team actions.
* You will serve as point of contact for environmental regulatory visits and inspections of' assigned area or responsibility.
* You will administer and coordinate site Environmental Protection Programs.
* You will initiate and perform studies to determine the extent that Navy operations may impact the quality of' the environment.
* You will recommend and implement corrective actions.
* You will keep abreast of new/proposed developments in the field or environmental protection by conducting research literature in the field to include regulatory/legislative issuances. Requirements Conditions of employment
* Must be a US Citizen.
* Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
* Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
* New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
* Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
* Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
* This is a bargaining unit position.
* You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license.
* You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
* You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift. Qualifications For GS-09:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-7 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) Reviewing technical data on environmental activities and to develop recommendations for a course of action;
2) Evaluating work practices to determine compliance with environmental protection laws and regulations; and
3) Recommending changes to control or eliminate potential or existing environmental hazards or violations. For 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. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
1) Solving problems using established policies;
2) Planning, implementing, or monitoring environmental programs and services that are compliant with Federal, state, and local requirements in regards to hazardous waste disposal, air compliance, water compliance, containment, or usage; and
3) Researching environmental issues to implement appropriate changes. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). 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 For GS-09:
You may meet minimum qualifications if you have: A master's or equivalent graduate degree OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR an LL.B. or J.D., if related OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. For GS-11:
You may meet minimum qualifications if you have: 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 OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience.

NOTE:

Equivalent combinations of education and experience are qualifying for all grade levels for which both education and experience are acceptable. Additional information This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee…