Environmental Compliance Specialist

U.S. Coast Guard

New Orleans (LA)

Híbrido

USD 106.000 - 160.000

Jornada completa

Hace 9 días

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Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible Spending Account

Paid federal holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

The U.S. Coast Guard in New Orleans seeks an Environmental Compliance Specialist (GS-1801-13) to lead VIDA-related environmental compliance initiatives and interpret MARPOL, APPS, ECA, BW, and VGP requirements.

You will develop local policy, coordinate with industry and state partners, and advise managers and inspectors on regulations governing marine safety and pollution prevention for commercial vessels.

Formación

Typical work assignments include serving as subject matter expert for Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA) and related environmental compliance initiatives.
Guidance to managers, inspectors and industry on development, applicability, interpretation and enforcement of treaties, laws and regulations.

Responsabilidades

Serve as subject matter expert for VIDA and related environmental compliance initiatives.
Develop local policy based on risk management for new programs and evaluate substitutions to existing requirements.
Coordinate with state and industry partners to implement new regulations and ensure vessel owners meet requirements.

Conocimientos

VIDA expertise

Environmental compliance

Policy interpretation

Descripción del empleo

Department: Department of Homeland Security

This vacancy is for a GS-1801-13, Environmental Compliance Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SECTOR NEW ORLEANS INSPECTIONS DIVISION in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana.

Key Responsibilities

You will serve as an Environmental Compliance Specialist and be responsible for . Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.

Typical work assignments include: Serves as subject matter expert for Vessel Incidental Discharge Act (VIDA) as they relate to environmental compliance initiatives, such as Prevention of Pollution from Ships 73/78 (MARPOL), Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS), Emission Control Areas (ECA), Ballast Water (BW), and Vessel General Permit (VGP) Provides guidance to managers, inspectors and examiners of the Coast Guard and the marine industry regarding the development, applicability, interpretation and enforcement of international treaties, laws, policies and regulations relating to marine safety and pollution prevention on commercial vessels Originates and develops local policy based on risk management principles for new programs and evaluates solutions proposed as substitutes to existing requirements Works with state and industry partners to initialize newly promulgated regulations and ensure that all requirements are understood and met by vessel owners, operators, charterers, and agents Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.

Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.

If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information

Requirements & Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution.

Once selected & prior to appointment, applicants must provide an official college transcript. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. (see FOREIGN EDUCATION below).

College Transcript: If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration.

Transcripts should be legible and detailed, showing course number and department (i.e., bio 101, math 210, etc.), course title, number of credit hours, and grade earned. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. To receive this credit, you must submit evidence of equivalency as provided by a credentialling evaluation service. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application.

See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.

DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $106437 – $159575/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-07.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.