Environmental Protection Specialist

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Department of the Interior

Job Summary

Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on his or her expertise as an Environmental Protection Specialist. Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. Here is an opportunity to join a great organization with excellent growth potential!

Major Duties

• Performs as the Snake River Area Office (SRAO) Hazardous Materials Coordinator and participates in the SRAO Environmental Compliance Audit Program.
• Provides expert guidance and advice to the Area Office and facilities for the proper management of hazardous materials.
• Performs the functions of the SRAO Environmental Management Systems Coordinator.
• Serves as the oil and hazardous materials spill coordinator for the SRAO and provides guidance and oversight for hazardous waste investigations and cleanups and provides technical guidance and oversight for the underground storage tank (UST) provisions of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
• Manages associated budgets and coordinates with appropriate responsible Program Managers and budget analysts to ensure hazardous materials and Environmental Management Systems activities are appropriately described, sufficient funds are requested, and appropriations are expended consistent with Federal law.
• Collaborates with other Reclamation environmental specialist as the technical representative for HAZMAT in completion of categorical exclusions, environmental evaluations, environmental assessments, and environmental impact statements.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience Requirements:

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, the HR Office must be able to determine that the applicant meets the specialized experience requirement - this information must be included in the resume.

To qualify at the GS-11 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 in Federal service OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree OR LL.M., if related. Specialized experience at this level is defined asexperience in the field of environmental regulations or science to include: water management, including river and/or reservoir systems; using water-related information to meet federal and/or state legal and regulatory requirements; collaborating with stakeholders and other agencies on environmental issues to protect water and related resources. Experience must also demonstrate understanding the requirements of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act, and/or other environmental laws.

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. Applicants will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Pay Range

$64,009.00 - $83,210.00

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End Date: 

Thursday, January 23, 2020