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Summary This is position is located within an Environmental Management Division, Facilities Engineering Department, USCG Base, Warrenton, OR. Responsibilities The incumbent serves as an environmental point of contact (POC) for development and implementation of an appropriate environmental management system (EMS)/environmental compliance management plan (CMP) of sufficient scope and content to ensure the unit (installation) is continually in compliance with all environmental requirements at the federal, state, regional/local and department/organizational levels. This incumbent is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day unit environmental compliance requirements, including the development, execution, and sustainment and continual improvement of the unit environmental management program. This position serves as an environmental point of contact, supporting all aspects of the unit’s environmental management system (EMS)/compliance management plan (CMP). Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Serving as an environmental POC for assigned environmental program issues/functional areas. Coordinating efforts with and assisting higher graded staff interacting with top management, supervisors, staff, contractors, and operating officials on matters concerning environmental compliance, pollution prevention / sustainability efforts, and the overall state of environmental stewardship throughout the installation. Participates in the training and education of personnel at all levels on regulation requirements, environmental protection matters, sustainability efforts, and environmental program goals and objectives. Conducting inspections of facilities and equipment, internal audits of installation activities and operations, ensures hazardous waste storage facilities/areas and hazardous material distribution centers are properly managed. Providing oversight of contractor project work to identify areas of concerns/environmental compliance risks, and opportunities for enhanced environmental sustainability. Implementing/executing field level management/oversight of a variety of waste streams generated throughout the complex to include hazardous waste, universal wastes, used oil/oily wastes and various other solid wastes. Provides input for setting milestones to accomplishing program goals, and tracking / documenting environmental program compliance/pollution prevention and sustainability effectiveness. Utilizing established records/document management system to properly archive and retain key environmental program operating records and data. Participating in the review of plans, specifications and cost estimates for a variety of projects (for procurement by contract) in support of the environmental program. Participating in CG local community governmental meetings and public hearings as a representative of the installation regarding assigned environmental programs. Incumbent will be required to move moderately heavy objects weighing 50 pounds or more. Requirements Conditions of Employment Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. U.S. Citizenship is required. The position requires a valid state driver's license. Applicant is required to meet the physical requirements of the position. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. This includes Time-In-Grade requirements for current status employees applying through merit promotion procedures. Status applicants applying for a promotion must have 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade. Qualifications To qualify for the GS-09 Grade Level: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 in the Federal service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to environmental management systems, compliance management plans. Preparing technical papers, reports, support briefings and presentations. Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Monitoring and evaluating environmental management systems/compliance management plans. Knowledge of requirements, methods, techniques, and procedures evaluating environmental consequences of actions, operations, training, in compliance with Department of Homeland Security and Coast Guard directives, regulations, and policies. Experience using enterprise standard software applications such as Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), CG Shore Asset Management System (SAM), or Technical Information Management System (TIMS) or (A) Master's or equivalent graduate degree or (B) 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or (C) LL.B. or J.D., if related or (D) A combination of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in or related to the work of this position AND some graduate level education that provided the specific knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position and experience. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Education This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here Additional Information Applicants will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. Certain responses on the form could pose a problem with suitability for employment determinations. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete/make updates to the OF-306 and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, or imprisonment. DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about e-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities at click here Recruitment incentives may be authorized. The incumbent must possess and maintain a valid state (or equivalent) driver’s license. This position may require occasional overtime work. The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a Coast Guard issued Environmental Planning (NEPA) Warrant. The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain an OSHA 40-hour certification (HAZWOPER). The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a RCRA Hazardous Waste Management Certification (40 CFR 262.17 & 40 CFR 265.16). The incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain Hazardous Material Transportation Certification (49 CFR 172.704 (a) (1) & (a) (3). All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR § 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR § 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. More than 1 selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 45 days from the date the certificate was issued. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact 206-815-2049. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation