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Environmental Engineer - GEMS Coordinator
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
On-site Hampton, VA $76K – $99K Apply by Jun 15, 2026 Environmental Engineering ISTJ EngineeringOperations
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This position is located at the Hampton VA Medical Center (VAMC), within the Safety Section of the Facilities Management Service (FMS). This position works under the general administrative supervision of the Supervisory Occupational Health and Safety Specialist (Safety Manager) within the Safety Section. This position serves as the Green Environmental Management Systems (GEMS) Coordinator, working as a key member of the Hampton VAMC's Safety Department and as the Chair of the GEMS Committee.
What You'll Do
- →Major Duties and Responsibilities to include but not be limited to: Coordinates the efforts of Hampton VAMC staff involved with GEMS in order to ensure that the GEMS program is developed and implemented in accordance with VHA and VAMC policies and guidance.
- →Ensures that the GEMS program shows continual improvement of the environmental programs at the Hampton VAMC.
- →Applies environmental science and engineering practices and technology in order to demonstrate the relationships between the operation of the VAMC and human health, ecosystems, environmental media, and natural resources.
- →Provides leadership and direction to management, professional, and technical personnel regarding the development and implementation of the GEMS at the Hampton VAMC.
- →Plans, organizes, implements, oversees, and provides technical assistance with projects in order to resolve environmental problems.
- →Manages the Hampton VAMC's environmental regulatory programs) and coordinates the efforts of Hampton VAMC organizations that relate to environmental matters.
- →Develops and implements environmental policies, procedures, and systems.
- →Advises management on how environmental policies, procedures, and systems affect the operation of the VAMC.
- →Evaluates, modifies, and implements pollution prevention alternatives in order to reduce the generation of waste.
- →Manages and/or provides - technical advice regarding responses to environmental emergencies, such as the release/spill of hazardous material(s).
- →Facilitates the exchange of environmental information to VAMC staff.
- →This includes developing and implementing training and educational programs related to key environmental programs, safety, and industrial hygiene.
- →Develops and presents budgetary information related to environmental programs to upper level Hampton VAMC management.
- →Manages computer programs and databases in order to enhance the management of environmental programs.
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process.
- ✓In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment.
- ✓The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment.
- ✓A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓There is no educational substitution at this grade level.
- ✓Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
Personality Fit
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