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OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
Major Duties
This position is for an Environmental Engineer and is located in the Safety Service of the RHJ VA Medical Center. The position reports to and works under the supervision of the Chief of Safety Service. Environmental engineering involves the application of engineering and science theories, principles, and practical concepts to understand and solve environmental problems. The environmental engineer assists VA with assuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulation governing air emissions, fuel and oil storage, hazardous waste, solid waste, drinking water quality and wastewater discharge, among other areas. The environmental engineer supports the further development and implementation of VA's Green Environmental Management System (GEMS), performs environmental reviews for construction projects, and also
provides consultative support in the implementation of environmental sustainability programs.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Services as a member of the VAMC GEMS Committee responsible for assisting in the coordination, development and implementation of the VA GEMS program.
- Ensures that the GEMS results in findings and conclusions that lead to continual improvement of environmental programs.
- Provides leadership and direction to management and professional and technical personnel regarding the development and implementation of the facility GEMS program.
- The incumbent plans, organizes, implements, oversees and provides technical assistance for environmental compliance issues.
- Conducts pollution surveys involving field studies and laboratory analysis to identify types and amount of effluent or emissions being discharged.
- The incumbent provides technical expertise for the design, modification, operation and maintenance of VA Medical Center facilities and infrastructure to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
Work schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm; Occasional overtime/shift/weekend/holiday work required.
Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available
Telework: Not available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description Title/PD#: Environmental Engineer/07946O
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required
Qualifications
PLEASE NOTE: THE FIRST 50 APPLICATIONS WILL RECEIVE FIRST CONSIDERATION. Of the first 50 applicants, first consideration will go to Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center employees, second consideration to the employees of The Department of Veteran's Affairs, and then to all other applicants that qualify by other means. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 04/28/2020. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09. The grade may have been in any occupation, but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade, GS-09, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: assists with GEMS program, provides technical expertise, assists in reviewing plans and specifications for all projects to assure personnel are afforded a healthy environment. OR, Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you mut have 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. OR, Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond a master's degree. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position:
Environmental EngineeringHazardous MaterialsTechnical Competence 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; religions; 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.
Pay Range
$64,009.00 - $83,210.00