ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1.) Comprehensive knowledge of environmental laws, regulations, policies, and practices (including OPNAVINST 5090, Federal, State, and local rules) is used to develop and manage compliant hazardous waste (HW) and regulated medical waste (RMW) programs, ensuring all handling, storage, and disposal activities across NMRTC Camp Pendleton and its outlying clinics are fully compliant.

2.) skill in interpreting and evaluating Federal, State, local, DoD, Navy, and DHA regulations are applied when translating complex and sometimes vague regulatory language into actionable procedures, making critical decisions during audits, and setting annual command environmental goals.

3.) The ability to modify standard practices, investigate unique problems, and develop technical solutions is used to address novel compliance challenges found during inspections and to continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of waste management and sustainability programs.

4.) Skill in both oral and written communication is used to effectively train personnel on environmental procedures, liaise with regulatory inspectors during site visits, and prepare clear, concise reports that accurately document compliance and represent the Command's environmental stewardship.

5.) Familiarity with various types of potentially infectious medical waste and the inherent dangers of their handling is used to develop safety protocols, train personnel on proper handling techniques, and ensure the correct segregation and packaging of RMW to protect staff, patients, and the public from exposure.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will serve as the subject matter expert for all environmental media, including but not limited to the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, hazardous and regulated medical waste, and the Environmental Management System (EMS).,You will manage the pharmaceutical and hazardous waste programs, providing oversight for generation, accumulation, and disposal to maintain the command's generator status.,You will conduct frequent reviews to continuously improve programs and travels to Branch Health Clinics (BHCs) and Tri-care Prime Clinics (TPCs) to inspect Satellite Accumulation Areas (SAAs) and waste storage practices.,You will investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve unique and complex problems encountered in environmental programs.,You will develop and provide guidance, direction, and training to military and civilian personnel on environmental compliance, proper waste handling, and sanitation standards.