Environmental Protection Speci
Full-time
Others
Washington, District of C...
1 day ago
Responsibilities include implementing a comprehensive environmental mana.....
Responsibilities include implementing a comprehensive environmental management system in accordance with ISO 14001 ensuring that the station is in compliance with Federal, State and local environmental regulations. The station consists of approximately 180 acres of mixed use: medical administration, rehabilitation residential and facility maintenance activities which include but are not limited to: well-water pumping, treating, and distribution; industrial waste water discharge to the county; storm water management; air discharges requiring permits; boiler operations; electrical power generators for backup power and associated permits; new construction and renovations; hazardous waste generation; medical/infectious waste; regulated waste; and universal waste.Major Duties Include but are not Limited to:
- Advising station and/or tenant activities and contractors on the interpretation, implementation of and compliance with Federal, State, local regulations and VA/VHA direction.
- Providing guidance on environmental compliance and in developing, coordinating and executing solid waste, hazardous material, industrial wastewater and water quality programs.
- Responding to inquiries concerning the interpretation and application of policy directive and regulations pertinent to the stations environmental compliance.
- Analyzing status of compliance through on-site inspections, review of procurement actions, identifying factors affecting non-compliance and providing guidance to resolve deficiencies.
- Oversees and directs corrections of deficiencies for assigned programs which involve a wide range of environmental laws and regulations such as the Clean Water Act, Toxic Substance and Control Act, Environmental Planning and Community Right to know Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Storm Water Management, Underground Storage Tanks, Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System, Soil Erosion and Control Clean Air Act and the Resources Conservation and Recovery Act.
- Recommending to supervisor the most feasible corrective actions for environmental deficiencies such as maintaining compliance for industrial wastewater discharge by developing and/or implementing procedures for toxic reduction/pollution prevention and process modifications without interference production.
- Developing, coordinating and executing several environmental programs to include storage tanks, asbestos disposal, hazardous material, solid waste infectious waste, industrial waste and ground and surface water.
- Overseeing the development, coordination and implementation of the installation's Hazardous Material Management System.
- Managing all required permits and plans such as National Pollution Discharge Elimination System permits, Air Permits, Industrial Waste Water Permits, Spill Presentation Control and Countermeasures Plan.
- Maintaining the installation's spill plan to include all hazardous material/waste activities and ensures the activities s are prepared and quipped for cleanup.
- Ensuring that proper spill reporting is accomplished to state, local, and federal agencies.
- Coordinating and negotiating with Federal, State, county and local regulatory agencies to resolve environmental issues.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Telework: Not authorized
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Environmental Protection Speci
/PD250020
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
Recruitment Incentive: May be authorized
Starting at $99,200 Per Year (GS 12)
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