NASA

Environmental Protection Specialist

Hampton, Virginia, United States

$88-136k

Full Time

18 minutes ago

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Job description

Duties

Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
Lead the planning, implementation, and technical oversight for environmental compliance programs, such as water quality; hazardous material and toxic substances management; natural resources and pesticides management.
Oversee the hazardous material management program which includes Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act reporting and Toxic Substances Control Act compliance. Assist personnel with mitigation strategies to meet regulations.
Oversee the water compliance program which operates under three permits and an Administrative Order. Act as the Dual Combined Administrator of VA Department of Environmental Quality, Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management program.
Manage the Natural Resources Management and Pesticides Management Programs. Complete Section 7 or wetland consultations. Ensure the Natural Resource Management Plan (NRMP) is updated and implemented.
Review projects and operations, determine impacts due to permit conditions and/or regulations and recommend mitigation strategies; Recommend design guidelines and contract language to ensure environmental compliance.
Perform inspections of equipment, operations, and construction sites to ensure compliance with regulations and permit conditions. Point of contact in regulatory negotiations and inspections. Ensure corrective actions are completed in a timely manner.
Perform environmental support contractor oversight including guiding and evaluating contractor effort and monitoring compliance with requirements. Assess progress in relation to the established statement of work, schedule, and resources allotted.
Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Position subject to pre-employment background investigation.
You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
This position may require a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.

To qualify for GS-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level:

Supporting all aspects of environmental compliance programs such as water quality, hazardous material management and/or natural resource management;
Reviewing projects, determining impacts due to permit conditions and/or regulations and recommending mitigation strategies;
Recommending design guidelines and contract language to ensure environmental compliance; and
Conducting inspections and recommending mitigation strategies to ensure environmental compliance.

To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level:

Overseeing the management and the implementation of environmental compliance programs such as water quality, hazardous material management and/or natural resource management; Environmental permit strategy and execution and negotiating with stakeholders;
Overseeing project reviews, determining impacts due to permit conditions and/or regulations and recommending mitigation strategies;
Developing policy, design guidelines and contract language to ensure environmental compliance; and
Conducting inspections and execution of corrective actions to ensure environmental compliance.

Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job. NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Additional selections may be made for similar positions across NASA within the local commuting area(s) of the location(s) identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) within NASA. CTAP/ICTAP will be cleared for any additional selection from this announcement.

If you have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must:

- Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position. The questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility.
- Meet the minimum qualifications requirements for the position
- Submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP as indicated in 'Required Documents'

For additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, click here - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/#ictap.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Direct Hire Authority: These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. Category rating and veterans' preference will not be considered in evaluating applicants. For more information on Direct Hire Authority, please see: OPM Direct Hire Fact Sheet.

Veterans: Under the provisions of Direct Hire Authority, veterans' preference does not apply. However, applicants who are eligible for veterans' preference are encouraged to include that information in their application and submit supporting documentation (i.e. DD-214, or other substantiating documents). For more information please see: Veterans' Preference information on the FedsHireVets website.

You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications and eligibility requirements listed in this vacancy announcement. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.

You will be assessed on the following competencies:

Compliance
Compliance Inspection
Technical Competence
Attention to Detail

NASA considers 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.

NASA will not ask you to disclose criminal history record information during the application process or before we make a conditional/tentative offer of employment. If you apply for this position and are selected, NASA will conduct a suitability/security background investigation after you accept a tentative job offer. If you feel you are asked to disclose your criminal history before you accept a tentative offer and wish to file a complaint within 30 days, please contact: Agency-FCCJ@NASA.gov.