Summary
About the Position: Serves as an Environmental Protection Specialist within the Compliance Section, responsible for ensuring environmental compliance and protection for the Chief Joseph Dam Project-a major hydroelectric facility on the Columbia River.
Duties
Supports environmental programs covering the Clean Water Act/National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and the Pollution Prevention Act.
Conducts compliance inspections of dam and powerhouse facilities, equipment, and operations to ensure adherence to local, state, federal, and Department of the Army environmental regulations.
Collects field samples (e.g., water, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous substances), ensures proper calibration of monitoring equipment, and compiles compliance data.
Analyzes and interprets chemical and environmental laboratory reports to identify potentially hazardous conditions and report any notice of violation’s.
Assists in updating environmental permits, maintaining computer databases and writing annual compliance reports.
Participates in technical reviews of project plans, specifications, and cost estimates to assess environmental impact and compliance.
Coordinates environmental remediation actions, tracks action items, and assists in developing and delivering environmental training to project staff.
Education
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Attention to Detail Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. You may claim Military Spouse preference. You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, 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. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.