Summary This position is located in the Environmental, Safety, Health and Energy (ESHE) Division, United States Mint in Denver, CO. As an Environmental Protection Specialist, you will ensure the Denver Mint complies with current laws, regulations and ordinances regarding chemical products that are considered hazardous and serve as advisor to management on environmental and hazardous chemical product issues. Responsibilities As an Environmental Protection Specialist, you will: Plan and implement programs to ensure the Mint complies with all applicable requirements for use, storage, discharge, emissions, and disposal of hazardous chemical products. Analyze and interpret Federal and State law on a constant basis assuring the Denver Mint is in full compliance. Assure legal requirements for storing, classifying, manifesting, labeling, packaging, transportation, and disposing of hazardous wastes are carried out. Determine the requirements for obtaining permits from local, State, or Federal regulatory agencies. Prepare and file the necessary documents to obtain and maintain such permits and ensure compliance with applicable policy and regulatory agencies. Identify the need for engineering studies and projects to prevent or reduce emissions or discharges of pollutants or hazardous waste and coordinates with the appropriate management teams to determine what environmental factors need to be considered when facility projects are being planned. Interprets environment law and chemistry requirements for compliance issues as well as health and safety standards. Submit all reports and findings to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as well as all other government agencies involved. Have Contracting Officer Representative (COR) responsibilities for all environmental projects. COR responsibilities include: audits for Occupational, Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Clean Water Act and Clean Air Act dealing with contractors. Requirements Conditions of Employment All employees must wear face masks while on MINT property when required by CDC and Federal guidelines. A one-year probationary period may be required. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Shift Work: This facility operates on a 24 hour per day, three-shift basis, 5 days a week. Work schedules may vary and assignment to a specific shift cannot be guaranteed. The successful applicant must be available to work on all three shifts on a rotational basis. May be required to wear safety clothing and/or equipment required by the position. This may include safety shoes, hard hats, hearing protection, gloves, masks, etc. If you do not meet any of the categories listed, you may wish to apply under announcement 25-MINT-143-P which is open for any U.S. citizen to apply. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply. Key Requirements: Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National Qualifications You must meet the following requirements within 14 days of the closing date of this announcement. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. Be sure all experience is documented in your resume by indicating place of employment, job title, length of time performing the duties, and the name and contact information for the supervisor. We must be able to verify this experience in your resume in order for you to receive credit. Specialized experience for the GS-12 level is one year of experience at the GS-11 level or equivalent that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience includes: - Preparing written reports giving recommendations for solving environmental issues or problems; AND - Monitoring compliance or training on the preparation of environmental compliance reviews; AND - Preparing environmental assessments or impact statements. In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-12 you must have been at the GS-11 level for 52 weeks. Education Additional Information OTHER INFORMATION: We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. This is a bargaining unit position. This is a bargaining unit position and is represented by the AFGE, Denver Local 695 This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov). During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact on your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes: Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, and competitive salaries. Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year. Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire. This includes health, life, dental, and vision insurance. A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums. A retirement program which includes a pension and employer-matching contributions to the Thrift Savings Plan. Paid Parental Leave for the birth and/or placement of a child with the employee. Eligibility, after 1 year of federal service, under Family Medical Leave for the serious health condition of the employee or an immediate family member Reasonable accommodation program for those with a disability prior to, or after, joining our team. Religious accommodations Childcare Subsidy for families with an adjusted gross income of $125,000 or less Voluntary Leave Transfer Program for those experiencing a medical emergency. Public Transit Incentive/Parking Program Monetary and non-monetary award programs Personal Protective Equipment provided at no cost to our employees. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Diversity & Inclusion Employee Engagement Programs Learn more about Federal employment at: https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/benefits