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Naval Education and Training Command INTERDISCIPLINARY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST/BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST/PHYSICAL SCIENTIST in Port Hueneme, California
Summary You will serve as an Environmental Management and Planning Director in the Environmental Division of NAVAL SCHOOL CEC OFFICERS. Responsibilities You will assist in writing DON policy and implementing guidance to implement and improve the Navy's environmental planning processes. You will coordinate the integration of training into the Navy's Environmental Readiness Programs. You will act as the Course Director and perform curriculum management duties for assigned advanced environmental planning and management training courses and content. You will identify Navy environmental training needs, analysis of the best training vehicle to cost-effectively meet the training requirements, and make recommendations regarding unmet Navy needs. You will evaluate the technical content and instructional design of curricula to ensure it is accurate, current, and effective. You will facilitate adult-learning that focuses on complex problem-solving and application of a systems approach to enable students to evaluate risks and apply judgment to successfully resolve environmental shore base management issues. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In addition to the Basic Requirements for this position, your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Applying environmental laws, regulations, and policies including: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), environmental compliance programs related to facility projects and sustainment, and environmental impacts analysis and mitigation methods; 2) Applying advanced engineering and scientific concepts, principles, and technologies utilized in a professional science that relates to environmental sustainability, environmental impacts analysis, and shore environmental compliance for facility projects and sustainment to support operational readiness; 3) Utilizing funding sources, especially environmental funds, to justify needs for a customer and receive funds on a reimbursable basis from activities and agencies; 4) Planning and scheduling work to meet deadlines and elicit cooperation from other professionals at various levels; and 5) Managing contracts and authorized budgets to effectively execute approved schedule and work plans. Note: this experience must be clearly demonstrated within your resume. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Individual Occupational Requirements (IORs) may be found at the following links: GS-1301: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/ GS-0401: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. Education Applicants must meet the following positive education qualifications requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual: Applicants must possess the following for either the GS-0401 or GS-1301 series: GS-0401: Basic Requirements - Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in 1 above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. GS-1301: Basic Requirements - Degree: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. or Combination of education and experience: Education equivalent to one of the majors shown in 1 above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.