Summary You will serve as an ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST in the NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND of NAVFAC NORTHWEST. SALARY: GS-09: $67,147 - $87,291 GS-11: $81,242 - $105,612 Responsibilities You will identify environmental compliance issues related to drinking water quality, wastewater and stormwater treatment, air quality, POL storage tanks, spill prevention, hazardous waste, solid waste and/or natural and cultural resources. You will assist in implementation of standard environmental compliance technologies and/or solutions. You will perform efficient data management. You will develop and conduct training on environmental compliance matters and requirements You will assist in preparation of environmental compliance guidance. You will assist in implementation of the Oil and Hazardous Substances Spill Prevention and Response Program. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications FOR GS-11 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the 09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Identifying, developing, and implementing environmental compliance activities; 2) Providing technical advice to assist in resolving critical issues regarding compliance with environmental law and regulations and 3) Applying environmental planning concepts required under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for the position. FOR GS-09 Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the 07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Providing assistance in administering environmental protection programs; 2) Applying relevant environmental regulatory standards and criteria; and 3) Ensuring that data are collected and reported promptly and accurately. NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for the position. 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=List-by-Occupational-Series 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 In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: GS 11 APPLICANTS: Applicants that do not meet the specialized experience above may qualify with education or a combination of experience and education as follows: You successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. OR You successfully completed three full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent degree. OR You successfully completed an LL.M. degree that is related to the position being filled. OR You successfully completed a combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. The percentage of the required education plus the percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent. GS 09 APPLICANTS: Applicants that do not meet the specialized experience above may qualify with education or a combination of experience and education as follows: You have successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree. OR You have successfully completed two full years of progressively higher graduate level education leading to a master's degree. OR You have obtained an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to the position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/ OR You have a combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. My percentage of the required education plus my percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. 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. 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 PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. 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/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). 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. Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary, although some physical effort may be required, e.g., walking, standing, carrying light items such as manuals or briefcases, driving or traveling by motor vehicle, or accessing and inspecting industrial areas and piers. Working Conditions: The work involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, training rooms, and libraries. The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. There may be occasional exposure to moderate risks or discomforts in storage areas or hazardous waste sites during site visits. Personal Protective Equipment may be required. Respirator qualifications may also be required.