Environmental Protection Specialist

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System seeks candidates for a role focused on environmental compliance and safety within the federal corrections system. The position requires advanced education or equivalent experience and strong knowledge of environmental statutes and regulatory requirements to support compliant operations.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. or 3 years of graduate education reaching that level, or substantial specialized experience in environmental programs.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance programs.
• Experience planning, implementing and monitoring environmental programs.
• Knowledge of major environmental acts (Clean Air/Water, RCRA, TSCA).

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and review environmental compliance programs.
• Develop and manage environmental management systems and pollution prevention efforts.
• Coordinate with agencies and internal teams to ensure regulatory adherence.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Program management

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

Job description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements:

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.

Graduate education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position.

OR

Experience

You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade level. To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position, and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are:

• Experience working with and knowledge of statutes, regulations, permit/licensing requirements and precedent decision governing environmental operations sufficient to use in planning, implementing, and monitoring local environmental compliance programs, environmental management systems, and pollution prevention programs.
• Experience working with programs pertaining to Clean air Act, Clean Water Act, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, Toxic Substances Control Act, Federal Insecticide and Rodenticide Act, and all other environmental areas.
• Experience managing, administering, and coordinating the development, implementation, and review of environmental compliance programs.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience

A combination of education and experience. This experience must have equipped you with the qualifications to perform the major duties of this position as described above.

AND

Selective Factors

Applicants applying for this position, MUST possess one of the following Selective Factors. In the event you do not possess the Selective Factor, you will be found ineligible for this position.

Applicants must possess one or more of the following certifications:

• Institute of Hazardous Material Management (IHMM)
  Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)
• Institute of Hazardous Materials Managers (IHMM)
  Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP)
• National Registry of Environmental Professionals (NREP)
  Certified Environmental Auditor or Certified Environmental
  Systems Manager
• Board of Environmental, Health & Safety Auditor Certifications (BEAC)
  Certified Professional Environmental Auditor (CPEA).

NOTE: Applicants must provide an upload current copy of the certification(s) and clearly address having the certification(s) in their resume at the time of application.

If applicable, credit will be given for paid or unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as number of hours worked per week) spent in the activities.

**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**