Environmental Engineer with Security Clearance

Position: ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER with Security Clearance
Duties
* You will conduct pollution control surveys throughout the Shipyard to investigate compliance with applicable standards.
* You will represent the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard during negotiations with regulatory agencies and public hearings associated with environmental permit/licensing processes.
* You will advise management on new environmental regulations having an impact on operations.
* You will complete permit applications and submit changes as necessary for management review. 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
* 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.
* Per the preliminary nationwide injunction on E.O. 14043, COVID-19 vaccinations will not be implemented or enforced. For more information on vaccine status and workplace safety protocol requirements see Additional Information below.
* Selectee may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
* 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.
* Work is performed in areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present (e.g. fumes, dust, heat, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation and chemicals). You will be required to participate in medical surveillance programs.
* This is a bargaining unit position.
* Occasional overtime may be required. Qualifications SPECIALIZED

EXPERIENCE:

In addition to the basic requirements, in order to qualify for this position, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped you with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities, to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: FOR GS-11 (one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09):

Experience with federal, state, local, and Navy environmental laws and regulations to establish the need for, develop, and update environmental programs to ensure that Shipyard operations are conducted in compliance with all regulations. Experience identifying and resolving critical problems encountered in the development and implementation of the Shipyard Environmental Protection Program. Experience assisting with conducting comprehensive engineering studies to determine the most feasible corrective measures and recommending appropriate action for various environmental deficiencies.

FOR GS-12 (one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-11):
Experience managing environmental programs that meet all applicable Federal, State, and local environmental laws and regulations, including: the Clean Air Act (CAA), the Clean Water Act (CWA), Emergency Response, Environmental Audits, Environmental Training, Hazardous Waste, Sample Management, Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and Tank Management. Experience conducting comprehensive engineering studies to determine the most feasible corrective measures and recommending appropriate action for various environmental deficiencies.

Experience reviewing construction projects for environmental impact and/or environmental requirements. Experience conducting formal and informal training for Shipyard personnel for environmental awareness. SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR

EXPERIENCE:

Applicants may substitute the following directly-related education for the required experience, provided it demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to do the work of the position: GS-11: 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree, or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, directly related to the position. COMBINATION OF

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Equivalent combinations of directly-related education and experience may be combined to meet the…