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The Environmental Protection Specialist (GEMS Program Manager) is the primary approach and responsible person that addresses all 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. Plays a vital role in planning and administering environmental programs (environmental impacts of human activities on air, land, water, and other media).
Major Duties
Supports VISN with the development of environmental goals, policy, and procedural documentation.
Provide guidance, oversight and consultation with management to consult and resolve to address and resolve compliance findings.
Develops, implements and manages environmental goals, policy, and procedural documentation.
Advises facilities within the Healthcare System (HCS) on environmental program implementation to meet regulatory and internal VA requirements.
Identify and implement training, policies, operational requirements and engineering controls needed to comply with evolving and dynamic environmental regulatory requirements.
Monitor environmental compliance through ongoing review of operations and program management as they pertain to Federal, State and local environmental statutes, regulations and other related environmental requirements, Executive Orders, VA and VHA policies.
Conducts environmental audits and performs investigations at facilities within the HCS, and provides advisory support and specialized training to environmental staff.
Applies expert knowledge of environmental laws and regulations to assist facilities with compliance activities.
Develop, implement and periodically review GEMS requirements in accordance with the principles of ISO 14001, Federal, State and local environmental statutory law, Executive Orders, VA and VHA policies, and this directive.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Compressed/Flexible Schedule: No
Telework Available: No
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description Title/PD#: Supervisory Environmental Protection Specialist, GS-0028-13/PD#00185-O
Bargaining Unit: No
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive is not authorized.
Relocation Expenses/Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is not authorized.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Time-in-Grade Restriction - 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. 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 as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-12) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: providing technical expertise for the design, modification, operation and maintenance of facilities to ensure compliance with environmental regulations; knowledge of regulations pertaining to OSHA and EPA; knowledge of the laws pertaining to storage/disposal of hazardous wastes and medical wastes; providing oversight and technical assistance on a range of environmental activities; conducting training on environmental management systems; advising management on how environmental policies/procedures will affect operations; conducting audits, inspections and surveys of environmental programs; and measuring the effectiveness of environmental programs and recommending modifications to meet changing requirements. You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Environmental Engineering
Hazardous Materials
Managing and Organizing Information
Organizational Awareness 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. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Group Coverage Qualification Standards for Administrative and Management positions apply to this position. 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. IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Physical Requirements: The work may require some physical effort (e.g. walking, standing, carrying light items such as manuals or briefcases, or driving or traveling by motor vehicle).
Pay Range
$96,311.00 - $125,202.00