Lead Environmental Program Manager

This vacancy is for a GS-0028-12, Lead Environmental Program Manager located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Base Astoria, Base Astoria Public Works Division located in Warrenton, OR.

You will serve as a Lead Environmental Program Manager and be responsible for leading the development, execution, and sustainment/continual improvement of the environmental management program Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Serving as lead installation technical expert on environmental program issues, advising and briefing on matters concerning environmental compliance, pollution prevention/sustainability efforts, and overall state of environmental stewardship. Training and educating personnel on regulation requirements, environmental protection matters, sustainability efforts, and environmental program goals and objectives. Conducting inspections of facilities and equipment, internal audits of installation activities and operations, reviewing operating records and data, sampling and analysis, and oversight of Contractor project work.. Identifying environmental compliance issues, requirements, and areas of concern and developing operational controls and courses of action to mitigate risks. Identifying the need for the development, improvement, or updating/changing local environmental program guidance documents. Developing and maintaining a records/document management system to properly archive and retain key environmental program operating records and data. Developing scopes of work to correct/improve facility conditions and operational setups related to environmental compliance issues. Must be able to obtain and maintain Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) certification. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Coast Guard issued Environmental Planning (NEPA) Warrant. Must be able to obtain and maintain an OSHA 40 hour certification (HAZWOPER). 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. This position requires a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI). This is not a Bargaining Unit position. Selectee must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver's license. Time-in-Grade requirement must be met by the closing date of the vacancy. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. This position has physical requirements that must be met such as climbing ladders and stairs and moving objects such as 55 gallon drums. The incumbent must be capable of wearing basic personal protective equipment. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.