Environmental Protection Specialist

Defense Logistics Agency•Mechanicsburg, PA

About The Position

The Environmental Protection Specialist performs environmental compliance and technical disposal program work for DLA Disposition Services sites. At the GS-09 level, duties are performed in a developmental capacity. The position handles compliance for physically stored hazardous materials, including management of 90-day hazardous storage facilities and Conforming Storage Facilities, and coordinates storage for hazardous materials generated across a state area or equivalent. The specialist determines when permits are required, prepares or coordinates permit applications, and resolves issues to secure permits in a timely manner. The role supports environmental disposal operations at full-service sites, including hubs, retrogrades, special contracts, and unusual waste streams, and works to keep facilities in regulatory compliance. It also includes inspecting incoming hazardous materials and waste, advising field office materials-handling personnel, providing guidance to sales and reutilization personnel on hazardous materials and waste, advising DLA Disposition Services personnel on applicable environmental rules and policies, and implementing and administering an Environmental Management System for designated sites. The position requires frequent inspections involving walking and standing, and regular exposure to adverse weather and conditions in hazardous collection and storage facilities. Limited safety equipment, such as hard hats and safety shoes, may be required. A pre-employment physical is required. The position is a first-shift, non-exempt federal role, with a non-critical-sensitive security designation. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and satisfy applicable suitability, identification, Selective Service, and qualification requirements.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Meet the applicable qualification requirements for GS-09 or GS-11, including one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade or an eligible education/experience combination.
GS-09 specialized experience includes using and interpreting procedures for receipt, storage, sale, reutilization, and disposal of environmentally sensitive materials and waste; providing environmental program guidance; and applying local, state, and federal hazardous-material and waste laws and regulations.
GS-11 specialized experience includes oversight of disposal contracts and inspections of materials, containers, and storage facilities to determine their nature and condition.
For education substitution, GS-09 requires a related master's or equivalent graduate degree, two years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.B. or J.D.; GS-11 requires a related Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or a related LL.M.
Submit transcripts or other education documentation when using education to qualify.
Meet applicable time-in-grade, time-after-competitive-appointment, and other regulatory requirements by the announcement closing date.
Complete a favorable suitability or fitness determination when reciprocity cannot be applied.
Meet Selective Service registration or exemption requirements for males born after December 31, 1959.
Have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification to access certain federal facilities.
Complete the required pre-employment physical.
Comply with DLA drug-free workplace requirements, including drug testing if selected for a testing-designated position.

Responsibilities

Manage compliance for physically stored hazardous materials at DLA Disposition Services sites, including 90-day hazardous storage facilities and Conforming Storage Facilities.
Coordinate a Conforming Storage Facility for hazardous materials generated throughout a state area or equivalent.
Determine when permits are required, prepare or coordinate permit applications, and resolve problems to obtain permits on time.
Perform technical environmental disposal program tasks at full-service sites, including hubs, retrogrades, special contracts, and unusual waste streams.
Ensure facilities remain or become compliant with applicable regulations.
Conduct pre-receipt inspections of hazardous materials and waste generation.
Provide technical guidance to field office materials-handling personnel performing receiving and warehousing functions.
Provide guidance to sales and reutilization personnel concerning the RTD/Sales of hazardous materials and waste.
Advise DLA Disposition Services personnel on applicable environmental regulations and policies.
Implement and administer an Environmental Management System for designated sites.