Environmental Protection Specialist

Summary
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.
This job is open to

• The public
  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

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Duties

• You will coordinate analytical requirements and request sampling services per installation procedures.
• You will perform weekly (every seven days) regulated inspections of the HWSF and any associated storage sites under the management of the Environmental Services personnel.
• You will coordinate with departments, tenant commands, and contractors to ensure any improper waste pick-up procedures.
• You will prepare and submit all required paperwork to DLA, review and track all waste shipping paperwork including 1348s, manifests, and Land Disposal Restriction (LDR) forms.
• You will physically transfer wastes from one container to another or lab pack as required due to deteriorated containers or incompatible wastes.
• You will inspect regulated waste containers at the pickup sites or upon receipt at the HWSF or ES WMS for structural integrity.
• You will transport HW, SRW, UW and RSW from on base department and tenant commands and, as required, from non-contiguous Navy properties to the appropriate storage facility.
• You will prepare uniform HW manifests, shipping documents and/or bill of lading for transporting material/waste over public highways as required by Federal, State, Department of Defense and Navy laws, regulations, and policies.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain OSHA Respirator Certification.
• 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 complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• Incumbent must drive a motor vehicle and operate forklifts so you must obtain and maintain a forklift operator license/certification upon employment.

Qualifications
Your resume must 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: 1) Performing inspections to ensure the proper management and disposal of regulated wastes; 2) Collecting samples for proper analytical analysis using required protocols using required protocols; 3) Assisting in the transport, disposal, collection, and storage of hazardous and non-hazardous regulated wastes; and 4) Providing technical guidance for recovery and cleanup operations during spills or releases.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: 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.
Physical Demands: The work requires physical exertion such as long periods of standing on hard surfaces; climbing stairs, and ladders; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities. Incumbent uses hand-trucks and other types of material handling equipment to move, load, and unload large drums and various size containers from trucks and containment areas. Work involves recurring lifting or moving of moderately heavy items such as DOT 55-gallon and 80-gallon drums, triwalls, boxes, or large awkward-sized containers, or carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds. The duties require the ability to wear a Level A suit, including a self-contained breathing apparatus, for up to 60 minutes at a time. Duties also require use of other personal protective equipment and material handling equipment that requires physical stamina to work for prolonged periods in a heat stressed environment. Incumbent must be able to pass an annual occupational health physical examination and an annual respirator fit test. Work may require some travel beyond local work locations.
Work Environment: The work involves moderate risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions, e.g. working around moving parts, carts, or machines; exposure to irritant chemicals such as toxic substances, fumes, infectious materials, and contaminated water; work outside in high heat, high humidity, cold and inclement weather. Employees will be required to use protective clothing or gear, such as masks, Tyvek suits, steel-toed shoes/boots, goggles, gloves, respirators, and/or face shields. Work is performed in an office and in the field where site visits may involve hazardous environments including oil and hazardous material spill sites, hazardous waste storage areas, fuel storage tanks, etc. During visits to sites and facilities, there may be exposure to situations which are dangerous and may contain a variety of hazardous wastes due to their toxic, flammable, corrosive, reactive, mutagenic, teratogenic, carcinogenic, etc. properties. The work is frequently dirty and greasy and exposes the individual to the possibility of cuts, bruises, abrasions, and falls during collection and processing operations.
Education
Applicants who do not meet the specialized experience as described above may qualify with education or a combination of experience and education, as follows:
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
A combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience. The percentage of the required education plus the percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent.
Additional information
This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to 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 fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.
Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.
Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.
Initial training requirements are 40-hour training in OSHA 29 CFR 1910 HAZWOPER, DOT Hazardous Material (49 CFR 172.704) and RCRA/ Hazardous Waste Management (40 CFR 262.17(a)(7)). OSHA training is required before the incumbent can do any field work. DOT training if required within 90 days of position assignment, but incumbent can do field work while supervised by as trained employee. RCRA training is required within 6 months of position assignment, but incumbent can do field work while supervised by a trained employee. Refresher training is demonstrated by annual refresher training OSHA (8-hour) and RCRA courses with triennial (every 3 years) refresher training in DOT/Hazardous Materials/Waste Transportation courses.
Incumbent may be required to work overtime and may be recalled to work for emergency operations.

• Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience.
As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.
If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.
If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified.
Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

• Benefits
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  Review our benefits
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required Documents
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  A complete resume is required. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience.TIP: A good way to ensure you include all essential information is to use the Resume Builder in USAJOBS to create your resume.
  Are you claiming membership in any professional organizations, or possession of a license, certificate or credentials? Check the Conditions of Employment section above to see if any are required. If you claim membership, license, certification, or credentials, you must submit a copy of said document in your application package.
  Are you using education as a substitute for some or all of the experience requirement? Is there a basic education requirement for this position? Check the Education section above to see what is allowed and what is required. Any claims you make in your resume or assessment questionnaire regarding education or degrees MUST be supported by submitting with your application official or unofficial transcripts or a list of courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned issued from your school. While unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial application, an official transcript will ultimately be required if you are selected for the position. You may submit a copy your degree(s) if specific coursework does not have to be verif...