- Position Title
- Environmental Protection Specialist
- Agency
- National Park Service
- Announcement Number
- NC-1616-NCRO-24-12399293DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, May 13, 2024 to Tuesday, June 4, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a United States Citizen?
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3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
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To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
4.
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:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Environmental Protection Specialist position. Please answer the following questions pertaining to your experience and qualifications.
Minimum Qualifications Requirements for the Environmental Protection Specialist position
1.
From the descriptions below, select one response that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform Environmental Protection Specialist work at the GS-13 level or equivalent.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
Read all responses before making your selection. If you do not meet these minimum qualifications, you will be considered not qualified and will not receive consideration for this position.
For the questions below, please select the best answer or answers to indicate the skill level that you possess for each task listed. The questions were developed based on the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed to perform the work of this position.
Your responses will be used to determine minimum eligibility and qualification requirements. Be sure that your experience as listed in your application materials supports your responses to the questions below.?Each of your responses must be clearly supported by your education, training, and/or specific work experience that you describe in your application packet submitted for this position (application form or resume, transcripts, list and description of training completed and/or other items you submit). If not, your score will be lowered or you will be found not qualified. The information you provide will be verified. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for rating you ineligible, not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
Project Management: Knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, and managing projects and resources, including monitoring, and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Develops long range strategies in inter-agency Environmental Management System program issues.
3.
Coordinates with officials whose programs relate to hazardous waste/hazardous materials on environmental management.
4.
Identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing Environment Management System program activities for a large organization.
5.
Ensures improved compliance with: (a) Subtitle C of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA-C), (b) Subtitle D of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA-D); (c) Subtitle I of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA-1); (d) the Clean Water Act (CWA); (e) Oil Pollution Act (OPA); (f) Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA); (g) Toxic Substances Control Act of 1990 (TSCA); (h) Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA); (i) Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FEFRA); (j) Federal Facilities Compliance Act (FFCA); (k) Greening the Government through Leadership in Environmental Management (Executive Order 13148); and (1) the newly established requirements of Departmental Mandate 515 DM 3 ("Environmental Management System").
6.
Provides regulatory and policy analysis to managers on compliance and enforcement issues.
Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
7.
Reviewing and consultation on technical data, developing contractual scope of work, evaluating environmental conditions, and determining action congruent with regulatory guidance, and assisting in developing the Service's program to protect public health, safety and the environment.
8.
Provides technical assistance to aid environmental protection program management coordinators on repair/rehabilitation, cyclic and other projects that involve the removal or remediation of contaminated material, lead, PCB' s and/or asbestos from structures or properties.
9.
Provides technical assistance to managers and employees on projects requiring the analysis or remediation of mold, mildew, radon, indoor air and other technical environmental issues.
10.
Reviews and approves Environmental Site Assessments as part of the acquisition process.
11.
Reviews CERCLA and related documents and prepares written technical comments.
Teaching Others: Helps others learn through formal or informal methods; identifies training needs; provides constructive feedback; coaches others on how to perform tasks; acts as a mentor.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
12.
Serves as environmental training coordinator accountable for ensuring the region's field staff has the certifications and technical knowledge to identify and, if necessary, remediate environmental management deficiencies, control and/or mitigate environmental impacts resulting from hazardous material releases, to minimize employee, public, and resource exposure to contamination.
13.
Maintain current knowledge of technical trends and scientific findings in environmental management through training and provide up-to-date technical information, analysis, and advice on the significance of these trends to regional managers, park superintendents, and park EMP coordinators.
14.
Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, or symposia pertaining to aspects of environmental management (e.g., hazardous material/waste management) which may have an impact on the National Park Service mission. Communicates learned environmental knowledge to regional managers, park units as appropriate through media venues such as conference calls, meetings, newsletters, superintendent councils, etc.
15.
Develop and support environmental training initiatives for regional employees in the program and technical aspects of environmental management.
Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
16.
Provides environmental training programs to employees.
17.
Expresses technical/engineering and scientific concepts, issues, and problems to others in understandable and nontechnical terms.
18.
Communicates across many different professional disciplines in both natural and cultural resources and hazardous materials/waste management.
Written Communication: Expresses facts and ideas in writing in a succinct and organized manner.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
19.
Skill in preparing clear, concise and complete briefing, policy and procedural documents on complex problems.
20.
Developing regional policy and technical procedural guidance (manuals, handbooks, instructional sheets, or memoranda, etc.) and other appropriate directives for hazardous material/waste management activities, statutory compliance in site cleanup and related activities, and accurate interpretation of technical regulatory requirements.
Verification Statement
21.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001), my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 CFR part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.