Environmental Protection Specialist

3 weeks ago


Waco, United States Veterans Health Administration Full time

Summary

The overall purpose and intent of this position is that of an Environmental Protection Specialist, primarily performing work as the Central Texas VA Health Care System's Water Quality Specialist.

Duties

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

The incumbent serves as the facility's manager of the water program and will perform a variety of duties, included by not limited to, the following: Directing and conducting the water quality surveillance program including a complex array of local testing of water for various potential bacteriological and chemical contaminants and ensuring all water sampling data is exchanged. Managing permits (., construction, industrial, municipal storm water) with responsibility of record-keeping and reporting (., water permit reports, requirements specified in permits). Providing close oversight to contractors and veterans assigned to the water program, while consulting with vocational rehabilitation staff on an on-going basis. Planning, organizing, and implementing an aggressive, creative, and dynamic Water Program. Coordinating efforts throughout the program area to identify needs and developing Environmental Program Requirements (EPRs) for new projects and program requirements. Maintaining and submitting required reports and permit-required studies and assessments in compliance with regulatory timelines. Performing program management for planning, budgeting, contracting, and stakeholder communication. Managing all aspects of the water permit operating record program, requiring in depth knowledge in the Clean Water Act (CWA) program management and recordkeeping. Identifying water priority pollutants, develops plans, trains staff on the proper management of best management practices of the CWA, and ensuring the VA maintains compliance with all state and federal regulations. Developing, coordinating, and presenting public information and education programs and promotional materials. Initiating and maintaining effective briefings on the impacts of the existing and upcoming CWA regulations, evaluating and developing recommendations to mitigate impacts. Coordinating response to VA and external environmental audits, surveys, inspections, etc. Developing and maintaining reporting systems for the Water committee to update on its overall water program. Performing various Environmental duties in support of the facility's Green Environmental Management Systems Program (GEMS). Assessing work practices and environmental conditions for hazards to the health and safety of workers. Generally, work is ancillary to an Industrial Hygienist. Assisting in conducting complex studies, conducting routine surveys, analyzing findings, and preparing data for inclusion in reports and writing portions of reports. Coordinating, scheduling, and conducting regular industrial hygiene inspections and surveys of assigned work areas in accordance with established guidance. Performing environmental sampling using standard industrial hygiene methods to determine nature and degree of hazard for a variety of materials and environments. Work Schedule: Compressed tour- 9 hour days and one 8 hour day per pay period shifts starting as early as 7:30am
Compressed/Flexible: Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Environmental Protection Specialist / PD00541A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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