About this role
Job SummaryYou will serve as a an ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST in the ENVIRONMENTAL SUPPORT BRANCH of MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI. **ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE IN JAPAN IS EXTREMELY LIMITED. Please see Additional Information section below.*** Initial consideration for this announcement is limited to the number of applications listed at the top of this announcement. All applications received on the day the application limit is reached will be accepted and processed.
QualificationsYour resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: managing various environmental programs (e.g., Aboveground/Underground Storage Tank programs, Oil and Hazardous Substance programs, Spill prevention, Petroleum Tank Testing programs, and many more) to ensure compliance with all applicable regulations AND developing environmental management systems training programs according to environmental laws and regulations. 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 https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/tabs/group-standards/ 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 DutiesYou will be responsible for establishment, coordination, oversight and execution of the Oil and Hazardous Substance Facility Response Program, Spill Prevention and Response Program, and Pipeline and Petroleum Tank Program.You will develop and implement spill prevention, control and countermeasure planning, and emergency response actions in compliance with environmental protection regulationsYou will manage and advise spill response team actions as they relate to Oil and Hazardous Substances, contingency planning, abatement and remediation including analysis of spill sites.You will prepare and review written plans and schedules for environmental projects that set milestones for accomplishing prevention and abatement functions.You will review work plans, designs, reports, and instructions for technical sufficiency and compatibility with existing environmental programs.You will prepare written reports and documentation regarding assigned environmental programs, both internally to various Station squadrons or commands, or externally to various Marine Corps, DOD, Federal, or Japanese agencies.