Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will support environmental programs; Hazardous Waste Management, Installation Restoration, Water Quality, Wastewater, Air Quality, Pollution Prevention, Hazardous Substance Spill Contingency, Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure programs. You will assist in field visits and field work to conduct environmental inspections, site investigations, and surveys to determine environmental compliance. You will assist in preparing draft correspondence, technical reports, field logs, and inspection reports. You will assist in making recommendations to resolve non-compliance issues. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications GS-09: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:1) Working knowledge of one or more environmental compliance programs or related fields, including but not limited to: National Environmental Policy Act/environmental planning; Air Quality; Water Quality; Hazardous Waste; Pollution Prevention; Solid Waste Management/Recycling; and spill response; 2) Reviewing and analyzing environmental data; 3) Evaluating compliance with environmental protection laws and regulations; and 4) Making recommendations to resolve non-compliance issues. GS-07: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:1) Basic knowledge of laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to environmental compliance; 2) Following guidelines to assist in completion of day to day compliance inspections; 3) Gathering data to collect and review information on environmental activities; and 4) Recognizing potential or existing environmental non-compliance issues, hazards or violations. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Administrative and Management Positions - General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov) Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work involves intermittent and prolonged periods of sitting, lifting, standing, bending, kneeling, and stooping; intermittent and prolonged periods working at a rapid pace and walking over varying terrain and in congested industrial work areas. Fieldwork entails entry to industrial facilities and shipboard visits, which entail climbing ladders/stairs, work in congested areas. Work may require the wearing of protective equipment when in the field. To ensure safety in operational areas, personnel must respond rapidly to verbal or visual instructions. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in an office setting as well as in the field. Work may require the wearing of personnel protective equipment when in the field. There is a potential of exposure to hazardous wastes and hazardous materials with varying characteristics of toxicity from minor irritants to strong carcinogens, explosiveness, heat generation, etc. On occasion, such as initial inspection of chemical spills, exposure can occur to high temperature, noise, high solvent concentrations, and extreme conditions of acidity. GS-09: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-07 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:1) Working knowledge of one or more environmental compliance programs or related fields, including but not limited to: National Environmental Policy Act/environmental planning; Air Quality; Water Quality; Hazardous Waste; Pollution Prevention; Solid Waste Management/Recycling; and spill response; 2) Reviewing and analyzing environmental data; 3) Evaluating compliance with environmental protection laws and regulations; and 4) Making recommendations to resolve non-compliance issues. GS-07: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-05 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:1) Basic knowledge of laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to environmental compliance; 2) Following guidelines to assist in completion of day to day compliance inspections; 3) Gathering data to collect and review information on environmental activities; and 4) Recognizing potential or existing environmental non-compliance issues, hazards or violations. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Administrative and Management Positions - General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov) Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work involves intermittent and prolonged periods of sitting, lifting, standing, bending, kneeling, and stooping; intermittent and prolonged periods working at a rapid pace and walking over varying terrain and in congested industrial work areas. Fieldwork entails entry to industrial facilities and shipboard visits, which entail climbing ladders/stairs, work in congested areas. Work may require the wearing of protective equipment when in the field. To ensure safety in operational areas, personnel must respond rapidly to verbal or visual instructions. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed in an office setting as well as in the field. Work may require the wearing of personnel protective equipment when in the field. There is a potential of exposure to hazardous wastes and hazardous materials with varying characteristics of toxicity from minor irritants to strong carcinogens, explosiveness, heat generation, etc. On occasion, such as initial inspection of chemical spills, exposure can occur to high temperature, noise, high solvent concentrations, and extreme conditions of acidity. Education Applicants that do not meet the specialized experience as described above may qualify with education or a combination of experience and education, as follows: GS-9 Master's or equivalent graduate degree; OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; OR LL.B. or J.D., if related OR A combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience. My percentage of the required education plus my percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent. GS-7 1 full year of graduate level education OR superior academic achievement OR A combination of experience and education as described above that equates to one year of experience. My percentage of the required education plus my percentage of the required experience equal one hundred percent. Additional Information This announcement uses the Defense Industrial Base, Major Range and Test Facilities direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. Relocation incentives as described in 5 USC 5753 may be authorized in accordance with applicable regulations. PCS is not authorized. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.