Environmental Protection Specialist

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The primary purpose of this position is to oversee, manage, coordinate, and facilitate one or more environmental programs; the activities of environmental service contractors; and internal environmental inspections. This is a developmental position with known promotion potential to the target position of Environmental Protection Specialist GS-0028-12. Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. 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. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: GS-09 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 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. 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. Knowledge to identify and troubleshoot environmental problems requiring investigation of non-compliant or questionable conditions in assigned projects and recommend solutions; and ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work to meet deadlines. OR GS-09 EDUCATION: Successfully completed Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. of J.D NOTE: You must submit a copy of Transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. GS-11 Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include 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. 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. Knowledge to identify and troubleshoot environmental problems requiring investigation of non-compliant or questionable conditions in assigned projects and recommend solutions; and ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work to meet deadlines. OR GS-11 Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. OR LL.M., if related. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of transcripts. GS-12 Specialized Experience: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include knowledge of principles and procedures applicable to a wide range of duties in one or more program areas sufficient to solve complex problems involving diverse aspects of environmental protection; develop innovative methods, procedures, and approaches to solve unprecedented problems; and significantly revise standard methods to improve or extend environmental administration or management systems. Comprehensive knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local environmental laws, regulations, integration principles and practices, licensing/permit requirements, and precedent decisions governing operations and construction projects on the installation, and other guidance to make critical decisions and recommendations concerning assigned programs and projects. Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Air Force Occupational Safety and Health, and Federal regulations. Ability to plan, develop, coordinate, and monitor a portfolio of multiple environmental facilities or projects so as to assure complia

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