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Position Title
Environmental Protection Specialist
Agency
Army Installation Management Command
Announcement Number
SWEI181826984031D Opens in new window
Open Period
Thursday, October 18, 2018 to Wednesday, October 24, 2018
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
2. External Recruitment Military Spouse Preference

This category includes spouses of active duty military members.  To be eligible you:

• Must have been married to your military sponsor prior to reporting to the new duty assignment; AND,

• Must have accompanied your military sponsor on a Permanent Change in Station (PCS) move; AND,

• The position for which you are applying must be within the commuting area of your military sponsor's new permanent duty station.

MSP applies if you are ranked among the "best qualified" for this vacancy, and the list established from this announcement is used to fill the vacancy. 

MSP does not apply, however, when preference would violate statutes or regulations on veterans' preference or nepotism. 

Supporting documentation: You must provide acceptable documentation of your appointment eligibility which includes the following: a copy of PCS orders authorizing the spouse to accompany the service member to a new duty location, and proof of marriage to the service member. 

**NOTE: You will not receive Military Spouse Preference for this announcement if you fail to provide any of the documents mentioned above.

Are you a military spouse eligible for preference under delegated examining procedures?
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3. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan

Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?  If yes, confirm:

• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy

• your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and

• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.

ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well-qualified is defined as meeting all of the minimum qualification standards and eligibility requirements as well as possessing skills that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.

*Note: Under competitive delegated examining, an ICTAP eligible will be considered well-qualified if they attain an eligibility rating of 90 or higher, not including points for veterans' preference.

Supporting documentation: Federal employees seeking ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.704, by submitting a copy of the following documents with your completed application: A copy of your agency notice; AND,

A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal; AND,

A copy of your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location.  Additional information regarding ICTAP eligibility can be found in the OPM Employee's Guide to Career Transition.  For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in an Environmental Protection Specialist position with Department of the Army. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Occupational Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes the education and/or experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Environmental Protection Specialist at the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Utilize assessment checklists and regulatory citations to conduct assigned inspections.
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3. Collect and compile assessment results for reporting to management.
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4. Inspect contractor's work for compliance with contract specifications and acceptable workmanship.
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5. Prepare reports and establishes an historical database to identify/track poor performers.
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6. Review assessment results to identify problem areas and propose solutions.
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7. Assist in the implementation and monitoring of an organizations or installations compliance program.
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8. Lead units and/or environmental compliance team members towards sustainability providing education and guidance to achieve program goals.
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9. Lead a team in conducting environmental compliance assessments to identify deficiencies.
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10. Provide guidance to an environmental compliance assessment team in the performance of environmental assessments.
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11. Suggest corrective actions/improvements to management to enhance environmental compliance program effectiveness.
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12. Present briefings to train, advise and/or inform environmental compliance information.
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13. Instruct employees/students in environmental training programs.
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14. Communicate with employees, managers, contractors, and others to establish effective working relationships.
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15. Conduct classes and assists with administration of an environmental protection course and refresher training.
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16. Advise supervisors of non-compliance for air, water, waste or other environmental issues.
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17. Respond to spills of environmentally hazardous materials, visiting the release site, and evaluating the situation.
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18. Provide cleanup guidance and assistance for spills of environmentally hazardous materials.
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19. Performs as a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to monitor contract performance.
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20. Provide on-site surveillance of contractor services such as environmental assessment projects.
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21. Review existing and proposed environmental regulations and guidance to assess impact.
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22. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
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