Environmental Protection Jobs in Springfield, MA

Telework Eligible

Yes

Major Duties

• Track environmental compliance from both internal DLA and service components audits.
• Develop corrective action plans when compliance issues are identified, including development of standard operating procedures and developing contracts.
• Utilize the DLA Enterprise Business System (EBS) to generate Military Interdepartmental Purchase Requests (MIPRs) to fund environmental compliance activities.
• Manage and coordinate the hazardous waste management programs, environmental restoration, and other environmental programs to ensure installations are in compliance.
• Identify, research, and recommend solutions to problems associated with any or all aspects of environmental protection, enhancement, regulatory requirements, and protection of natural resources.
• Execute funding in accordance with program/project milestones and budget requirements from project conception through project completion.
• Meet regularly with officials/representatives from DLA, contractors, local officials, and other federal agencies to consult on the impact of decisions on general public health and the environment.

Qualification Summary

To qualify for an Environmental Protection Specialist, your resume and supporting documentation must support: A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Manages and coordinates environmental programs to ensure compliance with laws and regulations. Identify, research, and recommend solutions to problems associated with any or all aspects of environmental protection, regulation, or enhancement. Controls and manages environmental program and project budgets. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Physical Demands Work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, reaching or similar activity; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items such as small equipment or boxes. Frequent travel may be involved (using various modes of transportation including military). Physical exertion may be required for heavy lifting: carrying suitcases, laptop and/or computer projector for briefings, etc. Individual stress conditions may be caused by weather problems (extreme heat and sand storms) the work may require specific but common physical characteristics and abilities such as above average agility and dexterity. Work Environment Work associated with this position ranges from secure office requiring observance of special safety and security precautions and/or special protective clothing. Work may involve exposure to hazards, unpleasantness and discomfort such as physical stressors and adverse weather conditions