Environmental Protection Specialist

5 days ago


Madison, Wisconsin, United States VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION Full time
Job Summary

The Environmental Protection Specialist will play a central role in planning and administering environmental programs at the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Affairs Hospital in Madison, WI. The primary purpose of this position is to ensure compliance with Federal, state, and local regulations governing air emissions, hazardous materials, non-hazardous and hazardous waste, oil spills, water quality, and the storage of regulated substances.

Key Responsibilities
  • Administer the Green Environmental Management System (GEMS) program, including management of GEMS activities and internal reporting.
  • Advise senior level management officials on the status of environmental programs and recommend changes in the design of facility work programs to meet new environmental requirements.
  • Interact with Federal, state, and local environmental agencies with respect to facility environmental issues.
  • Schedule and lead environmental audits to identify and evaluate program implementation and compliance activities.
  • Train other employees and environmental staff on various subjects related to specific and specialized environmental topics.
  • Participate on the facility's GEMS committee.
Requirements
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • May be required to serve a probationary period.
  • Subject to background/security investigation.
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
  • Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP).
Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Requires one full year of specialized experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-9) in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

Specialized experience includes applying skill utilizing knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of environmental engineering combined with associated laws and regulations and includes:

  • Administering a GEMS environmental program;
  • Inspecting facility assuring compliance with environmental laws and regulations;
  • Scheduling and participating in environmental audits;
  • Advising management officials on the status of the GEMS environmental program and recommending changes for improvement.


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