Interdisciplinary Environmental Engineer​/Physical Scientist

Summary

You will serve as a Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist in the Environmental Division of COMNAVREG SE JAX.

• You will advise planning and design personnel and base/environmental planners on environmental issues and provide comments and make recommendations on proposed actions or projects.
• You will plan, coordinate, and conduct environmental compliance surveys and audits of activities.
• Subject matter expert for one or more environmental programs (e.g., air, water/wastewater/stormwater, hazardous waste, underground storage tanks, SPCC, etc.) and be well-informed with applicable environmental laws, regulations, and policies.
• You will write technical environmental documents (e.g., permit submittals, fact sheets, issue papers, decision documents) relevant to current projects or programs.
• You will manage projects to comply with environmental permits, applicable federal and state regulations, and internal Navy policies.
• You will support Region and installation/base personnel on environmental issues and training requirements.
• You will support initiatives and requirements by higher echelon commands.
• You will communicate with regulatory agencies regarding specific environmental issues impacting Navy mission in Hawaii.
• You will serve as a Contracting Officer’s Representative on environmental contracts.

• 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.
• Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• 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.
• 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 complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.
• 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.

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. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

• Applying environmental compliance concepts, theories, principles, practices, and techniques necessary to ensure that environmental concerns are properly identified and resolved.
• Applying knowledge of guide specifications, criteria and policy, industry codes and standards, and standard practices as related to environmental compliance issues.
• Providing guidance on local, state, and federal laws, codes, and other statutory requirements affecting environmental issues.
• Conducting environmental audits and regulatory inspections with development and implementation of corrective actions.
• Interpreting the latest developments in environmental laws and practices to assess environmental impact, develop contingency plans, plan containment facilities, and initiate cleanup actions for toxic spills.
• Managing A‑E contracting procedures and skill in negotiating a fair and reasonable price for A‑E contracts and change orders.

NOTE:

YOUR ANSWER MUST BE FULLY SUPPORTED BY THE EXPERIENCE DESCRIBED IN YOUR RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION.

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