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Spice World Inc

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Orlando, FL · On-site

Maintain shelf-life samples. * Maintain clean and safe working environment. * Document and ... Voluntary Supplemental Insurance such as: Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, among ...

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Environmental Technician 1

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

Perform field sampling of groundwater, soil, surface water, sediment, and air * Support drilling ... We support Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections ...

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AspectVolunteer Environmental SamplingEnvironmental Technician
CredentialsNone required, often basic knowledgeRelevant certifications (e.g., HAZWOPER, EPA training)
Work EnvironmentFieldwork, outdoor sampling, community projectsField and laboratory work, regulated environments
Employer & IndustryNonprofits, research groups, community projectsGovernment agencies, environmental consulting firms

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Lead Environmental Protection Specialist

Lead Environmental Protection Specialist

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

Lowell, OR • On-site

$89K/yr

Other

Posted 8 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Plan and evaluate comprehensive safety and occupational health programs at complex, multi-purpose facilities.

  • Interpret and enforce applicable Federal, State, and local environmental and safety laws, regulations, and policies.

  • Oversee the collection and analysis of water, air, and other environmental samples.

U.S. Department Of Defense rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 529 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

25th of 46 rated military and defense

Job description

About the Position: As Project Lead Environmental, Safety and Occupation Health Officer (ESHO), serves as advisor to the Operations Project Manager(s) of the Operations Division, multi-purpose hydroelectric projects.Qualifications:

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

  • Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
  • Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
  • Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
  • Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
  • Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
  • Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
  • Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer
  • People with Disabilities, Schedule A
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
  • Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
  • Reinstatement
  • Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience 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 in this document.
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Planning and evaluating comprehensive safety and occupational health programs at complex, multi-purpose facilities; 2) Interpreting and enforcing applicable Federal, State, and local environmental and safety laws, regulations, and policies (e.g., EPA, OSHA, DEQ, DERP, Superfund, National Fire Code); and 3) Overseeing the collection and analysis of water, air, and other environmental samples. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).Education:This job does not have an education qualification requirement.Employment Type: OTHER

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