Environmental Protection Specialist (PFAS Cleanup Program Manager)

Summary

This position is located within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War (Energy, Installations, and Environment). Provides policy development, strategic planning, determinations of requirements, oversight of program implementation, and program advocacy for DoW's environmental cleanup program, with specific focus on PFAS clean-up.

Duties

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection. This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) in accordance with the AcqDemo Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for acquisition and non acquisition positions involving 51% or more of time in direct support of acquisitions positions with Business and Technical Management Professional Career path. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following: Advising the Office of the Assistant Secretary of War for Energy, Installations and Environment on general policies, procedures, and courses of action regarding highly visible and sensitive environmental issues. Providing overarching policy guidance and strategic direction on defense environmental restoration plans, with a primary focus on the investigation, mitigation, and cleanup of Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS). Representing the office in addressing complex challenges requiring direct engagement and coordination with Congress, the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), federal executive agencies, state/local authorities, tribal governments, and industry organizations. Conducting complex studies and analyses on Defense Environmental Restoration Program (DERP) matters. Reviewing and interpreting proposed legislation, standards, and emerging environmental criteria-particularly regarding PFAS-to ensure cleanup policies are compliant and aligned with Congressional intent. Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. You may qualify at the NH-04 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03 (GS-12/13) grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your ability in: 1) Executing and ensuring regulatory compliance with national and local environmental cleanup laws and regulations; 2) Directing the investigation, risk assessment, containment, and cleanup of chemical contaminants (specifically PFAS) across large-scale facilities and impacted communities; 3) Establishing organizational goals, allocating resources, guiding long-term environmental restoration priorities, evaluating project performance, and optimizing cleanup operations. 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. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages. For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, as part of their application package, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, indicating the service member is otherwise eligible and will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of submission.. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. This "certification" must include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible". Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience. How You Will Be Evaluated

Note: Under this DHA, veteran's preference does not apply. Your application (resumes and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed in this announcement. Other Information

Probationary Periods: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing an online application, you may request an alternative application. Please send an email to the following address for information on how to obtain an alternative application: [email protected] Reemployed Annuitants: Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. /www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/ Current or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.