Supervisory Environmental Protection Specialist

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: The installation rests in the beautiful 'hill and lake' country of Central Texas between Killeen and Copperas Cove and is approximately 60 miles north of the capital city of Austin, 50 miles south of Waco, 160 miles south of Dallas, and 150 miles north of San Antonio. Learn more about this agency Duties Help Serves as Chief, Environmental Division and senior staff consultant exercising full regulatory oversight and operational control over all environmental program requirements at a large multi-mission installation. Directs and mandates the installation-wide Environmental Program in consonance with applicable Department of Defense directives, U.S. Executive Orders, and Headquarters, Department of Army (HQDA) policies and regulations. Exercises regulatory oversight and operational control over environmental compliance for all tenant units, industrial operations, and training missions. Dictates the operational parameters required to maintain legal compliance with the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, and NEPA. Directs the Energy Conservation and Management Program and natural resource control programs. Serves as the installation and Senior Commander's primary representative and technical authority in direct negotiations with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), State Department of Environmental Quality, and local municipal authorities. Acts as the ultimate technical authority for the installation on unprecedented or highly sensitive environmental crises. Independently resolves critical environmental conflicts where no clear regulatory cedent exists. Briefs the Senior Mission Commander (General Officer) and Garrison Commander directly on high-risk liabilities, bypassing intermediate organizational layers. Exercises authority over the Environmental Division engaged in execution of the full spectrum of the Army Environmental Program (to include environmental compliance, pollution prevention, installation restoration, and conservation programs). Develops multi-year strategic plans, forecasting long-range budget requirements, contract acquisitions, and staffing needs to support future mission expansions. Requirements Help Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required. Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights. This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed. This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes ensuring compliance with environmental laws; conducting environmental impact analyses; and creating budget requirements for environmental programs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service ( GS-13 ). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience aloneno substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances MAY be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Recruitment and relocation incentives MAY be authorized. Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service MAY be authorized. Student loan repayment MAY be authorized. Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate MAY be authorized. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. 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