ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST

Full Job Description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.

Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Determines and plans the scheduling and actual removal of hazardous waste from accumulation sites, maintains records and compiles required reports regarding quantity, types and costs of hazardous waste disposal, and responds to hazardous material spill incidents and serves as advisor to the on-site coordinator.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series 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. Major Duties:

• You will be responsible for the oversight of the hazardous waste management program as it applies to all Motor Transport Department (MTD) accumulation sites that generates hazardous waste.
• You will inspect accumulation sites to ensure the proper storage and maintenance procedures are adhered to in order to comply with all instructions and regulations.
• You will develop, implement, and monitor procedures for the hazardous waste minimization plan, which encompasses all waste streams.
• You will make periodic surveys to obtain or update information on waste management practices.
• You will analyze data to determine most cost effective method for maintenance and discposal of hazardous waste.
• You will conduct safety and occupational health surveys, recommending measures to eliminate or control hazardous practices and condiditons which may cause mishaps.
• You will provide technical safety training to supervisors and employees.