Environmental Protection Specialist Jobs

Summary You will serve as a ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST in the Industrial Operations Directorate (SEA 04), Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (PMO 555) of NAVSEA HQ FIELD SUPPORT. Responsibilities You will manage or implement Navy environmental planning programs. You will manage environmental planning programs across all organizational levels. You will support the development and review of Environmental Assessments (EA) and Environmental Impacts Statements (EIS). You will provide expert environmental planning support for DoN, DoD or federal agencies to ensure environmental compliance. You will support the applications for, execution of, compliance with federal regulatory permits. You will serve as a technical expert and provide authoritative advice and guidance to senior officials within and outside DoN, DoD or federal agencies on complex, controversial, highly visible and politically sensitive environmental planning issues. You will advise senior managers and other officials on standards, guidelines, procedures, regulations and legislation related to environmental impacts on the agency. You will interpret and apply environmental laws, policies and regulations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower pay band NH-03 (GS-13 equivalent) grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: "Developing policies and procedures for environmental programs by conducting inspections and assessments to ensure compliance with local, state and federal environmental rules, regulations and laws." Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=Group-Standards Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. This hiring activity, within Naval Sea System Command (NAVSEA) Headquarters, has converted to the Acquisition Demonstration Project (AcqDemo) which is an alternate personnel system. This position has a control point; thus, the salary range for this position is capped at GS-15, step 05 which is currently equivalent to $176,458. If your current salary is above this amount, your salary may be matched. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Department of Navy's Employment Information Center. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will receive priority consideration at the Full Performance Level (FPL) and if determined to be Best Qualified at the FPL, and selected, must be placed at the FPL. A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. This position is eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.