Environmental Protection Specialist.

Obsolete Site; Fort Riley (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Government agency at Fort Riley seeks an Environmental Specialist to develop and implement installation waste minimization programs in line with federal and state environmental laws. The role involves monitoring regulatory changes, researching hazardous materials for safer substitutes, and maintaining waste-tracking data.

The position requires handling hazardous materials, preparing routine environmental reports, and providing program oversight with budget support for future requirements.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience: 1 year applying environmental laws and regulations to support waste-minimization activities.
• Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of graduate education in relevant fields such as Geology, Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Resources.
• Combination of Education and Experience: computed percentage meets 100%.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements installation waste minimization programs in accordance with laws and regulations.
• Monitors changes in hazardous materials requirements and updates pollution prevention plans.
• Researches hazardous materials to determine properties, substitutes, and waste minimization opportunities.
• Prepares and maintains hazardous waste tracking databases and compiles reporting data.
• Manages hazardous materials program operations and supports budget planning.

Skills

Environmental regulations knowledge

Hazardous materials handling

Data reporting

Education

Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree in Environmental Science or related field

3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education in relevant field

Job description

• Develops and implements installation waste minimization programs in accordance with environmental laws and regulations.
• Monitors changes in hazardous and toxic materials requirements and updates installation pollution prevention plans and procedures.
• Researches hazardous materials to determine chemical and physical properties, identifies less-toxic substitutes, and evaluates waste minimization opportunities.
• Prepares and maintains hazardous waste tracking databases and compiles required environmental reporting data.
• Manages hazardous materials program operations, provides program oversight, and supports budget planning for future requirements.

Duties

• Develops and implements installation waste minimization programs in accordance with environmental laws and regulations.
• Monitors changes in hazardous and toxic materials requirements and updates installation pollution prevention plans and procedures.
• Researches hazardous materials to determine chemical and physical properties, identifies less-toxic substitutes, and evaluates waste minimization opportunities.
• Prepares and maintains hazardous waste tracking databases and compiles required environmental reporting data.
• Manages hazardous materials program operations, provides program oversight, and supports budget planning for future requirements.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 30 lbs.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or expiernce requirements described below. 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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that includes: Assisting in applying environmental laws and regulations to support basic waste-minimization activities, reviewing hazardous material information for accuracy and compliance, maintaining environmental records to ensure files remain complete and up to date, and preparing routine environmental reports using standard formats and guidance. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

OR

Education: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Geology, Geological Sciences, Biology, Biological Sciences, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Ecology, Wildlife Biology, Forestry, Natural Resources Management, or other closely related physical or life science disciplines.

OR

Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION:If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• This is a(n) Construction, Analysis, Science, Infrastructure, and Engineers (CASIE) Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
• Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.