ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST

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The primary purpose of this position is: To administratively support, improve, and manage one or more environmentalprograms under the guidance and supervision of senior environmental protection specialists; to perform highly technicalfield work under normal supervision; to assist environmental program managers as required.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-07, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of established principles and procedures applicable to duties in one or more program areas sufficient to solve standard problems involving routine aspects of environmental protection.

Practical knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Air Force Occupational Safety and Health, and Federal regulations.

Knowledge of general industrial and construction processes, methods, techniques, materials, and equipment to determine compliance with environmental regulations and standards or to determine the need for mitigation.

OR EDUCATION: master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B.

or J.D., if related OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: 6 months of specialized experience equivalent to GS-7 and 1 year of graduate level education.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible.

One year at the GS-07 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-09 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1.

Knowledge of established environmental protection principles, concepts, and methods of environmental protection program work to perform a variety of duties involving the management, coordination, monitoring, oversight, or evaluation of routine programs, projects, or activities.

2.

Knowledge of recognized reference standards, regulatory requirements, and pertinent statutes sufficient to assure environmental compliance and provide routine technical assistance to operating personnel and managers.

3. Knowledge of general industrial and construction processes, methods, practices, techniques, materials, and equipment. 4. Skill in conducting routine environmental compliance inspections. 5.

Ability to establish effective working relationships with others and work cooperatively as a member of a team. 6.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:

The employee administratively supports, improves, and assists managers with one or more environmental programs by organizing, evaluating, and coordinating the program(s).

The employee evaluates plans, specifications, and cost estimates developed by others for a variety of projects for procurement by contract or organic resources in support of environmental programs.

The employee participates in internal and/or external environmental inspections.

The employee represents the installation at meetings, conferences, panels, and committees comprised of representatives from regulatory agencies, other government agencies, and commercial organizations.

The employee assists installation environmental program managers in the performance of their duties.