About this role
Job SummaryThis is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Serve as an Environmental Protection Specialist with the Directorate of Public Works at Fort Riley, KS.
QualificationsWho May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or expiernce requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that includes: Assisting in applying environmental laws and regulations to support basic waste-minimization activities, reviewing hazardous material information for accuracy and compliance, maintaining environmental records to ensure files remain complete and up to date, and preparing routine environmental reports using standard formats and guidance. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR 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 do the work of the position, such as: Geology, Geological Sciences, Biology, Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Ecology, Wildlife Biology, Forestry, Natural Resources Management, or other closely related physical or life science disciplines. OR 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%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.
Major DutiesDevelops and implements installation waste minimization programs in accordance with environmental laws and regulations.Monitors changes in hazardous and toxic materials requirements and updates installation pollution prevention plans and procedures.Researches hazardous materials to determine chemical and physical properties, identifies less-toxic substitutes, and evaluates waste minimization opportunities.Prepares and maintains hazardous waste tracking databases and compiles required environmental reporting data.Manages hazardous materials program operations, provides program oversight, and supports budget planning for future requirements.