Physical Scientist with Security Clearance - Pueblo, CO, United States - Department of Defense

Description

Duties

• Coordinate and manage environmental Air, Hazardous Material, Hazardous Waste.
• Coordinate Environmental Management System, NEPA, Cultural and Natural Resources.
• Conduct remedial investigations to determine the nature and extent of contamination.
• Prepare, review and analyze environmental related documents, both technical and legal, dealing with the Compliance.
• Attend meetings to negotiate technical and programmatic positions as the project manager.
• Prepare periodic reports and permits for submittal to regulatory agencies and higher headquarters.
• Complete of RCRA permit modifications and negotiations.
• Provide recommendations for improvements to correct deficiencies.
• Serve as a technical advisor to the Division Chief and visits environmental sites to ensure that details of work are in compliance.
• Manage hazardous waste generated during investigative and remedial operations and in permitted or regulated facilities.
• Ensure sites are inspected appropriately and required documentation is generated.
• Oversee preparation of waste manifests, Land Disposal Restriction notices, and profiles associated with remedial activities.
• Participate in onsite inspections conducted by other regulatory agencies and government officials

Requirements Conditions of Employment

• 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.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 35 lbs

in the regular performance of duties.

• 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 315.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
• May be required, if qualified, to participate in Chemical Accident/Incident Response and Assistance (CAIRA) exercises and incidents and serve on teams dedicated to controlling CAIRA situations after being trained for a particular duty involved.
• This position requires the incumbent to complete the Hazardous Waste Management training within six (6) months after the date of appointment and annually

Qualifications Who May Apply:
US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and 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

Basic Requirement:
Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in physical science, engineering, or mathematics which included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics
(Note:
You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

OR Combination of education and experience:
Courses equivalent to one of the majors, as shown in A above, that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience, or additional education
(Note:
You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)

In addition to meeting the above basic requirement, specialized experience must also be met:


Specialized Experience:
One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Coordinating and Managing an Environmental program involving (Air, Hazardous Material, Hazardous Waste, NEPA, Cultural and Natural Resources, Toxics, Water and Wastewater); 2) Coordinating meetings/negotiations with higher Head Quarters, State, Local and Federal Officials; AND 3) Interpreting and complying with all regulatory requirements including the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Clean Water Act the Clean Air Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11)
Education


FOREIGN EDUCATION:

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.

S
education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S
accredited college or university

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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.

• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• 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 Physical Science Work (16) Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized , based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Relocation Incentive MAYBE authorized.
• Recruitment Incentive MAYBE authorized.
• Benefits 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
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How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement
If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position
Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process
If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation
Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

• Benefits 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 window Learn 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
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits

Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment
A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply
If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further
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Your resume:

• Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
• For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present)

If your resume does not contain this information, your application may b