USAJOBS · 3 months ago
ENVIROMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST
Kirtland AFB, New Mexico, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $97K/yrThe NM 150th SOW Civil Engineer Squadron is part of the National Guard and is seeking an Environmental Protection Specialist. The role involves managing the installation's environmental programs, providing expert technical advice on compliance with environmental regulations, and serving as the primary point of contact for environmental matters.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serves as the Environmental Program Manager for the ARNG/ANG and supported tenants which involves the implementation and monitoring of various environmental programs as outlined in ARNG/ANG regulations, directives and policy guidance such as: air and water permitting, Installation Compatible Use Zone Studies (ICUZ), solid and hazardous waste disposal and handling programs, pollution control, PCB disposal management, underground storage tank management , Environmental Compliance Assessment and Management Program (ECAMP), Installation Restoration Program (IRP), cultural and natural resources, endangered species, historical sites and archeology management, etc. Interprets and implements policy and directives. Identifies and resolves environmental problems to include the development of Environmental Assessments EA), Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plans, etc. and managing all programs properly to ensure environmental compliance. Reviews plans, specification designs, etc. prepared for the purpose of ensuring conformance with environmental standards
Coordinates ARNG/ANG level facility environmental plans, programs and projects. Serves as primary point of contact to regulatory agencies on environmental matters to civilian authorities for installation project development that may have an impact on surrounding communities dictated by the National Environmental Policy ACT (NEPA); for federal, state and local notification of air and water quality construction, toxic and hazardous waste permits and other environmental projects; and initial and ongoing installation restoration program (IRP) efforts
Serves as the ARNG/ANG contact and spokesperson with local, federal and state regulators. Develops regulations and directives and management plans required to establish an environmental program that complies with federal, state, and local regulations. Uses agency directives as broad policy in developing these regulations
Functions as the ARNG/ANG Environmental Management Coordinator and responsible for developing and managing the base environmental program to conform to federal, state, and local rules and regulations (e.g., 29 CFR (OSHA), 40 CFR (EPA) and 49 CFR (DOT)). Develops and manages base environmental training programs. Prepares and manages detailed operating plans and base regulations. Maintains applicable federal, state and local environmental standards, regulations and laws. Responsible for implementation, administration, and records maintenance of the hazardous waste management training program for ARNG/ANG personnel
Manages the environmental permitting process to include; air, waste water discharge, pretreatment discharges, drinking water, and hazardous waste storage disposal or transportation. Develops the ARNG/ANG Environmental Program State Operating Budget ensuring that valid cultural and natural resources program requirements are properly identified, justified, and considered in program work plans. Manages assigned program funds. Assists with program funds distribution and obligation.6. Reviews all environmentally related actions on work requests, real property actions, and proposed changes for environmental impact. Reviews designs for environmental compliance and initiates projects to correct environmental deficiencies. Notifies federal, state and local agencies on matters dealing with legally binding reporting requirements. Establishes procedures for ARNG/ANG underdevelopments/interagency (state and local agencies) coordination of land, facilities, environmental plans, and disagreements. Refers technical disputes which cannot be resolved by the base, state regulatory agency and/or regional EPA office to NGB. Reports immediately to the Air Commander/Commander on matters which impact the installation or community environment or could bring a notice of violation or fine from regulatory agencies
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must have experience, education or training demonstrating the knowledge of the principles, practices, and concepts of an environmental program sufficient to serve as the expert technical advisor on the various environmental programs
Experience demonstrating knowledge of environmental issues, problems and solutions regarding federal, state, rural and community environmental regulations
Experience in program planning or administration concerned with environmental protection or other activities related to environmental problems
Experience in an advisory or research capacity involving the creation of solutions to problems concerning environmental protection or other related activities
Experience using on-site investigation techniques, analysis of results and development of conclusions to insure conformance to environmental regulations
You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position
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Relocation Incentive
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