Environmental Protection Specialist

This vacancy is for a GS - 0028 - 9, Environmental Protection Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, CG ACADEMY FACILITIES ENGINEERING BRANCH in NEW LONDON, Connecticut.

You will serve as a/an Environmental Protection Specialist and be responsible for as the primary oil and hazardous materials spill and emergency response manager for the CGA. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Evaluating and modifying Academy-wide policies and procedures relative to emergency preparedness and spill response. Writing and maintaining the CGA Spill Response Procedures, the RCRA Contingency Plan and Spill Prevention, Control and and Countermeasure Plan. Maintaining appropriate supply of response equipment. Participating in spill response, i.e., assesses risk, determines appropriate response actions, properly containerizes and disposes of spill response materials; and prepares paperwork to document spills. Making written and verbal notifications to appropriate federal, state and local agencies. 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 the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required. To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.