Environmental Protection Specialist (National Environmental Protection Specialist)

Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Forrest City (AR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau of Prisons in Forrest City, AR is seeking an environmental program specialist to help develop and implement a nationwide EMS and environmental compliance strategy within the agency. You will align with EO 13423 and federal environmental laws to safeguard public safety while supporting sustainable operations.

The role requires coordinating with facilities and providing technical direction on CAA, CWA, RCRA, EPCRA, TSCA, and FIFRA, ensuring reporting and performance measurement across

Qualifications

• Experience with statutes and regulations governing environmental operations.
• Ability to develop and monitor EMS and environmental programs.
• Knowledge of major environmental laws and Executive Orders (CAA, CWA, RCRA, EPCRA, TSCA, FIFRA).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a nationwide environmental management program.
• Oversee EMS for agency operations including energy and transportation.
• Provide guidance on natural resources, wetlands, and wildlife management.
• Support compliance with major environmental laws and Executive Orders.

Skills

Environmental compliance

EMS

Regulatory knowledge

NEPA

Job description

Summary

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

Duties

Assists in the development and implementation of a comprehensive nationwide environmental management program for the Bureau of Prisons. At a minimum, this program will include national oversight and development of the following program areas: executive order (EO) 13423, acquisition (formerly Buying Green), chemical management, cleanup, electronics stewardship, environmental management systems (EMS), energy, environmental compliance, high performance buildings, natural resources, national environmental policy act (NEPA), pollution prevention, sustainability, and transportation.
Responsible for ensuring the BOP uses EMS as the primary management approach for addressing environmental aspects of internal agency operations and activities, including environmental aspects of energy and transportation functions, establishment of agency objectives and targets to ensure implementation of this order, and collection, analysis, and reporting of information to measure performance in the implementation of Executive Order 13423.
Provide assistance and expertise for developing a national natural resources program to include the latest guidance, examples, and information resources in managing endangered or threatened species, wetlands, erosion control, habitat development, native landscaping, and wildlife in general.
Assists in matters relating to Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA), Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), Federal Insecticide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) I Executive Orders, and all other environmental areas under the umbrella of a comprehensive environmental management system (EMS) to include second party certifications at BOP facilities as they pertain to environmental matters.
Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• See Special Conditions of Employment Section.

Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP):These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:

• 1. MeetCTAPor ICTAP eligibility criteria;
• 2. Be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and
• 3. Submit the appropriate documentation to support yourCTAP or ICTAPeligibility:
  • A copy of the agency notice (i.e., separation notice or agency RIF letter),
  • Most recent performance appraisal, and
  • Most recent SF-50 showing current/former position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location.
  • See USAJOBS'Career Transition Programsfor more information.

NOTE: Applicants claiming CTAP or ICTAP eligibility must complete all assessment questions to be rated under the established ranking criteria.

EEO Statement/Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found here: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/media/1425556/dl?inline.

Qualifications

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

Education:

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience for this position.

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 environmental compliance programs, environmental management systems, and pollution prevention programs.
• Experience working with program principles and procedures applicable to developing and monitoring comprehensive environmental compliance programs, pollution prevention programs and environmental management systems.
• Experience assisting in matters relating to Clean Air Act (CAA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA), Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), Federal Insecticide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), Executive Orders, and all other environmental areas under the umbrella of a comprehensive environmental management system (EMS) to include second party certifications at facilities as they pertain to environmental matters.
• Experience providing technical direction on environmental related issues.

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.

• Institute of Hazardous Material Management (IHMM)
  Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM)

• American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH)
  Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)

• Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP)
  Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

• Institute of Hazardous Materials Managers (IHMM)
  Certified Hazardous Materials Practitioner (CHMP)

• National Environmental Safety & Health Training Association (NESHTA)
  Certified Environmental, Safety & Health Trainer (CET)

• National Registry of Environmental Professionals (NREP)
  Certified Environmental Auditor (CEA)
  Certified Environmental Systems Manager (CESM)
  Certified Industrial Environmental Toxicologist (CIET)

• Board of Environmental, Health & Safety Auditor Certifications (BEAC)
  Certified Professional Environmental Auditor (CPEA)

NOTE: Applicants must provide a current copy of the certificate(s) and clearly address having the certificate(s) in their resume. Applicants who fail to provide proof of certificate(s) by the closing date of the vacancy announcement will not receive consideration for this position.

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.**

Education

See Qualifications Section for education requirements, if applicable.

ONLY if education is a requirement/substitution for specialized experience, applicant MUST upload legible transcripts as verification of educational requirement. Transcripts MUST be uploaded and electronically linked from USAJOBS at the time you apply and MUST include identifying information to include School Name, Student Name, Degree and Date Awarded (if applicable). All academic degrees and coursework must be completed at a college or university that has obtained accreditation or pre-accreditation status from an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, Click Here.

Foreign Education: For information regarding foreign education requirements, please see Foreign Diploma and Credit Recognition at the U.S. Department of Education website: Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

If you are selected for this position and qualified based on education (i.e. basic education requirement and/or substitution of education), you will be required to provide an OFFICIAL transcript prior to your first day on duty.

Additional information

In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307, a maximum entry age of 36 has been established for original appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons institution.
The representative rate for this position is $117,081 per annum ($56.10 per hour).
Special Conditions of Employment Section:
The incumbent is subject to geographic relocation to meet the needs of the agency.
Appointment is subject to satisfactory completion of a urinalysis, physical, and background investigation. All applicants are subject to National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and credit checks.
All applicants not currently working in an institution will be required to complete a qualification inquiry regarding convictions of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence in order to be authorized to carry a firearm.
Successful completion of the "Introduction to Correctional Techniques," three-week training course at Glynco, Georgia is required.
The addresses listed on the USAJOBS account/resume must be the primary residence at the time of application. You may be required to provide proof of residence.
Additional selections may be made if vacancies occur within the life of the certificate.

Although competitive and non-competitive applications are being accepted, the selecting official may elect to have only one group reviewed.

Current Federal Law Enforcement Employees:

If you are not a current Bureau of Prisons employee, you must submit training records demonstrating you have completed the mandatory courses in "Introduction to Correctional Techniques Phase I and Phase II" to your hiring Human Resource office prior to appointment.

Duty Locations: To Be Determined Upon Selection:

FPC Alderson, WV -FCI Ashland, KY - FCI Beckley, WV - USP Big Sandy, KY - FCC Butner, NC - FCI Cumberland, MD - FCI Gilmer, WV - FCC Hazelton, WV - USP Lee, VA - FMC Lexington, KY - FCI Manchester, KY - USP McCreary, KY - FCI McDowell, WV - FPC Morgantown, WV - FCC Petersburg, VA - FCI Bastrop, TX - FCC Beaumont, TX - FPC Bryan, TX - FMC Carswell AFB, TX - FCI El Reno, OK - FMC Fort Worth, TX - FCC Forrest City, AR - FDC Houston, TX - FCI Memphis, TN - FCC Oakdale, LA - FTC Oklahoma City, OK - FCC Pollock, LA - FCI Seagoville, TX - FCI Texarkana, TX - FCI Three Rivers, TX - USP Atwater, CA - FCI Herlong, CA - FDC Honolulu, HI - FCC Lompoc, CA - MDC Los Angeles, CA - FCI Phoenix, AZ - FCI Safford, AZ - MCC San Diego, CA - FDC Seatac, WA - FCI Sheridan, OR - FCC Tucson, AZ - FCC Victorville, CA

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.

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