Lead Environmental Protection Specialist

To qualify for this FV-J (FG/GS-14) position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I (FG/GS-13) level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE includes: experience implementing an occupational safety and health management system at a complex multi-functional campus; inspecting or surveying workplaces, processes, or other systems for compliance to safety and occupational health policies/standards and to identify potential hazards.

Experience developing, implementing, maintaining, and managing an injury and illness prevention program at a large facility with diverse industrial and business operations ALSO QUALITY RANKING FACTOR (QRF): (1) Experience with the implementation and management of a comprehensive EOSH program and associated hazards at a complex industrial facility (i.e., Industrial Hygiene Experience, Collecting/Interpreting/Reporting hazards information, and other Safety Program experience such as fall protection, lock out-tag out, noise, ergonomics, etc.); and (2) Possession of Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification.

Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Serves as Team Lead and Subject Matter Expert (SME) in EOSH related matters. Represents the FAA Logistics Center with internal and external stakeholders. Applies experience and comprehensive technical knowledge applicable to his/her discipline, as well as an understanding of new technologies and methodologies, to solve complex problems and develop improved technical processes or systems. Works under the minimal direction of a manager pr program/project manager.

Provides recommendations and briefings to senior management on EOSH issues and assists divisions and their respective environmental representatives in the proper implementation of accepted recommendations. Reviews changes in EOSH policy and laws. Interprets, creates and implements policy and procedure changes. Provides guidance to FAA Logistics Center and external stakeholders (AMC and ATO) on EOSH issues that have significant impacts across the Agency.

Leads a team of employees and assigns and reviews work on a continuous basis, assuring the accuracy and program requirements are met. Serves as team lead by assigning and monitoring workload, providing input to employee performance, mentoring staff, and managing resources to include leave, travel and training. Advises stakeholders to ensure compliance with environmental requirements through training, one-on-one support, site visits, document reviews and communications tools.

Conducts timely review of environmental and systems planning documents to ensure compliance with appropriate laws and regulations and mitigate risk to the Agency. Develops environmental compliance procedures (work instructions) and identifies opportunities to streamline environmental processes while ensuring effective integration of environmental stewardship with planning, engineering, project delivery and operations.

Provides technical advice and assistance to internal and external stakeholders on matters relating to the development, execution, and maintenance of adequate environmental protection plans and programs. Independently handles matters that are unique or unusual in nature where guidance may not be readily available. Provides advice and assistance in administering, or performing OSHA tasks and functions. Provides training and instruction to both internal and external EOSH representatives.

Technical assistance provided includes: developing work instructions, interpreting guidance, developing communication tools, conducting training, evaluating projects/program to ensure compliance, conducting progress reviews and site visits, managing and monitoring the oversight of contractor staff, implementing checks and balances to ensure project/program success, preparing reports and compiling data on complex environmental issues and complex operations issues, and making recommendations or suggesting corrective measures.

• Develops and/or analyzes proposals for new or revised environmental protection regulations and determines their impact on air, water, and land resources.
• Conducts studies to identify environmental problems, and performs analytical work which contributes to the effectiveness of environmental plans, programs, and methods.
• Work is reviewed rarely, typically though status reports and at project completion, to ensure technical compliance and alignment with the requirements of the project or other work activity.

Work activities typically impact directly on the objectives of one or more major subdivisions or LOB/SOs and may impact on the objectives of the FAA. In some areas, the work may affect the safety and security of customers. Performs other duties as assigned.