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This position is in Safety and Emergency Management at the VA Sierra Pacific Network (VISN 21), VA Palo Alto Health Care System (VAPAHCS) in Palo Alto, CA.
Major Duties
The Environmental Protection Specialist, henceforth titled VHA Green Environmental Management System Manager (GEMS Program Manager) is the VA's primary approach and responsible person that addresses environmental performance in a manner that meets the requirements of Federal, state and local environmental statutes and regulations; applicable Executive Orders and VA and VHA Directives. Major duties include:
- Responsible for managing, supervising, administering, and advising facility employees and Leadership on environmental program implementation to meet regulatory and internal VA and external Federal, state and local requirements;
- Act as the Green Environmental Management System (GEMS) program manager;
- Identify and implement training, policies, operational requirements and engineering controls needed to comply with evolving and dynamic environmental regulatory requirements;
- Provide guidance, oversight and consultation with management to consult and resolve to address and resolve compliance findings;
- Prepare and submit an annual management review report of the GEMS program following ISO 14001 protocol;
- Develop and carry out an environmental training plan for affected staff;
- Act as the VA Health Care System liaison to the local or regional EPA office, and other Federal, State, and local government entities related environmental issues.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required
Qualifications
In order to qualify for this position, you must possess the following minimum qualification:
Possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is that which has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Specific qualifying specialized experience for this position (which should be documented on your resume) includes: experience developing environmental programs to meet current organization/department requirements; anticipating, resolving, and managing complex technical problems using innovative approaches; develop, maintain, and implement Spill Prevention, Control, Countermeasure Plans; develop and present budgetary information related to environmental programs to upper level management; serve as program manager with responsibility for providing leadership guidance, technical assistance and evaluation on environmental programs; Interpret, implement, and maintain compliance with environmental laws, regulation, and agency directives/policies; creating professional reports for publication; responding to inquiries from and providing technical assistance to leadership, Supervisors, and general staff. You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
Analysis and Problem SolvingComplianceEnvironmental EngineeringTechnical CompetenceWriting IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
Pay Range
$90,512.00 - $117,669.00