Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to oversee, manage, coordinate, and facilitate: one or more environmental programs; the activities of environmental service contractors, e.g. asbestos abatement contractors; the activities of base Unit Environmental Coordinators (UECs); and internal environmental inspections to perform highly technical environmental field work. Responsibilities Administers one or more environmental programs by planning, developing, organizing, evaluating and coordinating the program(s). Reviews plans, specifications, and cost estimates for a variety of projects for procurement by contract or inhouse in support of environmental programs. Represents the Installation at meetings, conferences, panels, and committees comprised of representatives from regulatory agencies, other government agencies, and commercial organizations. Manages internal environmental inspections. Assists installation environmental program managers in the performance of their duties. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes administering one or more environmental programs in collecting, compiling, analyzing and interpreting regulatory requirements in environmental compliance. Reviewing plans, specifications, and projects to advise management, supervisors, staff, on matters concerning environmental compliance. Conducting environmental shop inspections, presenting compliance findings to management, and tracking findings to completion. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. OR EDUCATION: a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree, that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Combination of education and experience that qualify for this position which computed percentage requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of official transcripts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Broad knowledge of environmental protection principles, practices, techniques, procedures, laws, regulations, and current legislative issues to effectively perform project development, execution, training, and advisory services on assigned projects. 2. Knowledge to identify and troubleshoot environmental problems requiring investigation of non-compliant or questionable conditions in assigned projects, and recommend solutions; and ability to plan, prioritize, and organize work to meet deadlines. 3. Knowledge of general industrial and construction processes, methods, practices, techniques, materials, and equipment. 4. Skill in conducting environmental compliance inspections. 5. Ability to establish effective working relationships with others, and work cooperatively as a member of a team. 6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. Work Environment The majority of the work is performed in an office type environment; but some on-site work may be performed in areas such as hangars, industrial shops, enclosed and open-air ranges, construction sites, or undeveloped natural areas such as prairies, wetlands, or wooded areas. There will be frequent exposure to cold, hot, wet, and varied outside climate conditions. There may be occasional exposure to moderate risks or discomforts in storage areas, hazardous waste sites, or operational work areas. Incumbent may be infrequently exposed to high noise levels, areas contaminated with unexploded ordnance (UXO) or hazardous materials, or remote areas infested with cacti, insects, snakes, or other reptiles, and may require use of protective clothing and/or gear. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.