Environmental Protection Specialist

4 weeks ago


Reno, Nevada, United States VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION Full time
Job Summary

The Environmental Protection Specialist position is located within the Safety and Emergency Management Service at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Reno, NV. This role is responsible for addressing all environmental performance in a manner that meets the requirements of federal, state, and local environmental statutes and regulations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage, supervise, administer, and advise facility employees and leadership on environmental program implementation
  • Serve as Green Environmental Management System (GEMS) program manager
  • Identify and implement training, policies, operational requirements, and engineering controls needed to comply with evolving and dynamic environmental regulatory requirements
  • Provide guidance, oversight, and consultation to management and address, resolve compliance findings
  • Prepare and submit annual management review report of the GEMS program following established protocols
  • Develop and carry out environmental training plans for affected staff
  • Serve as healthcare system liaison to regional EPA office, and other federal, state, and local government entities related environmental issues
  • Perform other related duties as assigned
Work Schedule and Telework

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm. VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Requirements
  • You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
  • You 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) - See Additional Information below for details
Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/28/2024. Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-09. For a GS-12 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-11.

Competencies
  • Contracting/Procurement
  • Education and Training
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Partnering
  • Standards


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