Status: Full-time position
Location: Cheltenham, MD
Deadline Date: 5/7/13
Date Available:
Job Summary: Do you desire to protect American interests and secure out Nation while building a meaningful and rewarding career? If so, the Department of Homeland Security is calling. The Department of Homeland Security's components work collectively to prevent terrorism, secure borders, enforce and administer immigration laws, safeguard cyberspace and ensure resilience to disasters. The vitality and magnitude of the mission is achieved by a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact and join the Department of Homeland Security.
The position is located in the Cheltenham Administration Division, Office of Cheltenham Operations, Field Training Directorate, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, Cheltenham, Maryland. The incumbent is responsible for formulating plans and policies, direct, coordinate, and evaluate a large scale complex Environmental Program and an Occupational Safety and Health program.
Qualifications: Must be a United States Citizen to apply for this position.
Must be successfully pass a background investigation.
Will be required to undergo initial and random drug screening.
Current and former Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements.
Current and former Federal employees must submit a non-award Sf-50.
Applicants must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service, directing, evaluating, and formulating plans and policies for a large scale, complex environmental and safety or occupational health program that encompasses environmental protection related to noise hazards and lead exposure hazards, motor vehicle maintenance or repair facilities, and hazardous materials storage or management including explosives and construction.
Duties: As an Environmental Protection Specialist you will serve as an environmental expert on environmental areas that are of a high profile, including hazardous waste water and air managememt, natural resources and contaminated site remediation. Typical assignments include
Being directly responsible for all of the environmental contracts.
Conducting formal and informal environmental compliance audits.
Analyzing environmental data.
Evaluating facilities and activities on a continuing basis.
Identifying and resolving deficiencies and improving compliance relative to applicable environmental laws, regulations and practices.
Planning, formulating, developing, conducting, managing, performing, directing, coordinating, and evaluating an Occupational safety and Health Program.
Physical Demands
Work within the office is sedentary; however, incumbent must be mobile and agile in order to physically perform inspections of both indoor and outdoor areas. Such inspections could involve crawling around, over, and under equipment, exposure to excessive heat or cold, and/or exposure to unsafe/ unhealthy conditions. Incumbent must be able and willing to travel. The incumbent will be required to monitor training exercises involving automobiles operating at high speeds and performing intricate maneuvers. The requirements of the environmental specialist’s function require a substantial amount of physical effort, especially when performing collateral safety duties. Incumbent must be available for frequent off-duty responses to emergencies and unusual circumstances when necessary.
Work Environment
Work is performed in an office setting and in the field. There is regular and recurring exposure to moderate discomforts and unpleasantness such as high noise levels, operating machinery, high temperatures, wet conditions and irritants, hazardous materials to include chemicals, flammable liquids, explosive ranges and storage areas, acid fumes, compressed gases of a dangerous nature, and toxic waste, construction hazards, and hazards associated with indoor and outdoor weapons firing ranges. Some activities may require incumbent to wear personal protective equipment which is hot, bulky, and uncomfortable.
How you will be evaluated
We will review your résumé and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements described in this announcement. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education and training will be evaluated in addition to the online job questionnaire that is based on the following competencies needed to perform this job
Program principles, concepts, practices, methods, and techniques of environmental protection and safety related policies and programs.
Application of the laws, regulations and policies related to the protection and management of natural resources, and the development of comprehensive environmental protection and safety related policies and programs.
Communicating effectively orally and in writing.
Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. Information about ICTAP or CTAP eligibility can be found by clicking here to access OPM’s Career Transition Resources website. To be considered well qualified under CTAP/ ICTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.
To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for suitability as a condition of placement into this position. Continued employment is contingent upon favorable adjudication of periodic reinvestigations. This may include a review of financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and individuals with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups and need more information, please click on the links above to determine your eligibility and to understand the documentation that would be required with your application.
To Apply:
Your application must be received by 11:59 pm ET on the closing date of this announcement. To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign into USAJOBS, take the online questionnaire, and submit the required documents. See Required Documents section for more detail.
We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you cannot apply online, you may contact the Human Capital Help Desk at Fletc-Jobinfo@dhs.gov OR by calling (912) 267-2289 between the hours of 7:30 am and 4:30 pm ET (excluding Federal holidays) prior to the closing date of this announcement to receive assistance.
Required Documents
Your resume.
If you are a current Federal employee, you must sumbit a copy of a recent non-award SF-50, Notice of Personnel Action, noting current position title, series, grade, position occupies, tenure, highest salary and duty location.
IF you are a veteran, you must submit Member Copy 4 of your DD 214 or documentation of service connected disability. Applicants who are active duty service members and apply for federal employment shall be considered for competitive service positions and granted tentative veterans’ preference status when they submit a certification, in lieu of a DD-214, when applying for a federal job.
If you are claiming special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program, submit a copy of your agency notice, a copy of your most recent performance rating, and a copy of your most recent non-award SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, noting your current position, grade level, and duty location.
Contact Information
Donald W. Scott
Phone 912.267.2289
Fax 912.280.5101
TDD 575.748.0504
Email fletc-jobinfo@dhs.gov
Agency Information
FLETC
1131 Chapel Crossing Road
Glynco, GA 31524
Fax 912.280.5101