About this role
Job SummaryThis vacancy is for a GS - 0028 - 9, Environmental Protection Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, BASE BOSTON FACILITIES ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT -F in BOSTON, Massachusetts.
QualificationsTo qualify at the GS-9 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Experience managing and maintaining programs, policies and procedures concerning hazardous materials, waste streams, pest management, asbestos, lead based paint and environmental protection. Experience conducting or assisting in on-site inspections to document conditions, identify problems and initiate corrective action in order to ensure compliance with program requirements. Experience managing the hazardous materials and solid waste programs to ensure compliance with environmental regulation and requirements for a large quantity generator facility. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE: Education can be substituted for experience at this grade level if you meet one of the following: 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 National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Major DutiesYou will serve as an Environmental Protection Specialist and be responsible for managing environmental programs associated with USCG Base Boston and tenant unit operations and to assist in the management of the Environmental Compliance Program throughout the facility.. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Assists the on-site Environmental Protection Specialist, GS-11/12, with safety programs, hazardous material/hazardous waste (HM/HW) management, and emergency preparedness. assists in the day-to-day management for pollution spill prevention/response and serving as back-up for the Hazardous Materials Minimization (HazMin) Center. Manages one or more environmental programs, such as Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Pollution Prevention Act, Toxic Substance Control Act, Solid Waste Management Act or Clean Water Act and Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). Manages and maintains programs, policies and procedures concerning hazardous materials, waste streams, pest management, asbestos, lead based paint and environmental protection. Maintains working knowledge of current environmental laws and regulations for assigned programs. Prepares written plans, and schedules and provides milestones for accomplishing program goals. The COR training and certification will be coordinated by the USCG upon hiring.RequirementsAll qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required. To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position requires a public trust clearance. This is a Bargaining Unit position. Selectee must able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver's license. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.