This vacancy is for a GS-0028-9, Environmental Protection Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, BASE LOS ANGELES LONG BEACH FACILITIES ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT -F in SAN PEDRO, California.
To qualify at the GS-09 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 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 and recurring basis. Assisting in the organization, preparation, and delivery of annual formal installation Participating in the training and education of personnel at all levels on regulation requirements, environmental protection matters, sustainability efforts, and environmental program goals and objectives Supporting the development of budget requests and generating supporting documentation and justification for program resource requirements OR Have successfully completed a 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 specialized experience and graduate level education that meets 100% of the qualification requirements for this position. 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. 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.
You will serve as an Environmental Protection Specialist and be responsible for supporting all aspects of the unit's environmental management system (EMS) / compliance management plan (CMP) and to ensure environmental program activities and operations comply with applicable laws, statutes, regulations, Executive Orders (EO), and Departmental/Agency directives, instructions, and policies. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Participating in the preparation of written plans and schedules and providing input for setting milestones for accomplishing program goals. Conducting inspections of installation facilities and equipment, internal audits of installation activities and operations, ensuring hazardous waste storage facilities/ areas and hazardous material distribution centers are properly managed. Collecting data for incorporation into established environmental program metrics system. Participating in the review of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a variety of projects (to be procured by contract) in support of the environmental program. Advising higher graded specialists, supervisors, and operating officials when directed on matters concerning environmental compliance and pollution prevention programs. Operation of a forklift for accumulation and distribution of Hazardous Materials throughout the facility and organization of the 90-day and satellite accumulation areas. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information