Environmental Protection Specialist

3 weeks ago


Columbus, Ohio, United States Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration Full time
Job Summary

The Environmental Protection Specialist will serve as a key member of the Safety Section at the VA Hospital, responsible for developing and implementing a Green Environmental Management System (GEMS) program. This position will also manage environmental programs, conduct internal gap analyses, and provide technical assistance for projects to resolve environmental problems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Program Management (50%): Develop and implement a GEMS program at the VA Hospital, coordinating the efforts of staff involved with GEMS to ensure compliance with VHA policy and guidance.
  • Environmental Program Management: Manage environmental programs such as SPCC Plan, Storm Water Plan, P2 Plan, clean air and clean water, safe drinking water, asbestos and lead management and abatement, mercury reduction, etc.
  • Gap Analysis and Reporting: Conduct internal gap analyses of GEMS, issue reports of gap analyses, and track the status of corrective and preventive actions.
  • Technical Assistance: Provide technical expertise for the design, modification, operation, and maintenance of facilities and infrastructure to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
  • Administrative Duties: Coordinate response to VA and external environmental audits, surveys, inspections, and develop promotional and educational activities to promote stakeholder awareness of the Medical Center's environmental issues.
Requirements
  • Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-09 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.
  • Education: A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M.
Working Conditions

The work requires regular and recurring physical exertion such as prolonged standing, bending, and stooping to observe work operations and identify leaking containers in a treatment, storage, or disposal area.



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