Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command • Bangor, WA

5h

About The Position

Serve in the Environmental Division of NAVFAC Northwest, providing environmental engineering support and technical expertise for environmental media programs. Lead or assist with managing and administering environmental programs, and integrate environmental compliance management and pollution prevention into mission operations and facilities management. Support contract actions by developing scopes of work, government estimates, project schedules, and related documents. Provide technical compliance oversight, training, and mentoring, and ensure compliance with applicable environmental laws, regulations, policies, instructions, and contract requirements. Provide project management and technical expertise across compliance media and programs, including solid waste, storm water, wastewater, potable water, air, hazardous waste, storage tanks, and Environmental Management Systems.

The role requires a current, valid U.S. driver’s license and an interim and/or final security clearance before entering duty. The employee must complete required training and obtain and maintain a government travel card. Travel from the normal duty station to locations in the continental United States and overseas may be required, including travel to remote or isolated sites and extended travel aboard military or commercial aircraft. The employee must wear personal protective equipment, potentially including helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators, and safety shoes, continuously for the duration of the work shift.

For the Environmental Engineer series (GS-0819), candidates must hold a current Professional Engineer license or registration issued by a state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory, and submit documentation showing its expiration date. Candidates must also have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level. That experience must include environmental compliance assessments and recommending solutions; preparing official correspondence, reports, permits, and related documentation; leading or assisting with environmental program administration and support, including the Clean Water Act Program; and interpreting and applying relevant environmental laws, regulations, and standards.

Education requirements vary by series. GS-0819 applicants must meet the engineering education or qualifying combination-of-education-and-experience standards described in the announcement. GS-1301 applicants must meet the stated physical science, engineering, or mathematics degree and coursework requirements, or the qualifying combination of education and experience. Applicants must also meet federal employment suitability and other applicable employment conditions.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in direct deposit and, for new Department of the Navy employees, successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Current federal employees applying for GS positions must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must obtain and maintain a current, valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Must obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty; failure to maintain the required clearance may result in withdrawal of an offer or removal.
• Must complete required training and obtain and maintain a government credit card for travel-related purchases.
• Must be able to travel, potentially to CONUS and OCONUS locations, remote or isolated sites, and for extended periods on military or commercial aircraft.
• Must wear required personal protective equipment continuously for the duration of the work shift.
• For GS-0819 Environmental Engineer positions, must hold a current Professional Engineer license or registration from a state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a U.S. territory, and submit a copy showing its expiration date.
• Must have at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 level, including environmental compliance assessments and recommendations; preparing official environmental documentation; supporting environmental programs including the Clean Water Act Program; and interpreting and applying environmental laws, regulations, and standards.
• GS-0819 applicants must meet the stated engineering education requirements or qualifying combination of education, training, and technical experience.
• GS-1301 applicants must meet the stated physical science, engineering, or mathematics education and coursework requirements, or qualifying combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead or assist others in managing and administering environmental programs and provide environmental engineering support and technical expertise.
• Establish and implement programs integrating environmental compliance management and pollution prevention into mission operations and facilities management.
• Develop scopes of work, government estimates, project schedules, and other documents supporting environmental program contract actions.
• Provide technical environmental compliance oversight, training, and mentoring.
• Ensure applicable environmental laws, regulations, policies, instructions, and contract stipulations are followed.
• Provide project management and technical expertise in compliance media and programs, including solid waste, storm water, wastewater, potable water, air, hazardous waste, storage tanks, and Environmental Management Systems.
• Implement environmental compliance assessments and recommend solutions to environmental issues.
• Prepare official correspondence, point papers, reports, environmental permits, and related documentation in compliance with applicable laws.
• Lead or assist in managing, administering, and supporting the Clean Water Act Program and other environmental program areas.
• Interpret and apply laws, regulations, and standards relevant to environmental programs.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior