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Environmental Engineer
U.S. Coast Guard · Posted 9 days ago
About the Role
This vacancy is for a GS - 0819 - 13, Environmental Engineer located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SILC-FDCC-PROJECT EXECUTION BRANCH in NORFOLK, Virginia.
What You'll Do
- →You will serve as an Environmental Engineer and be responsible to serve as an Environmental Engineer within a multi-disciplinary architectural and engineering team on design-build projects.
- →Projects range in costs as high as $50 million and run for as long as 5 years in duration.
- →Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.
- →Typical work assignments include: Manage environmental restoration, compliance, planning, and sustainability projects for Coast Guard units and facilities to achieve site remediation, regulatory compliance, and long-term environmental stewardship .
- →Identify, investigate, document, and report environmental liabilities associated with Coast Guard assets to ensure accurate liability estimates and effective financial tracking in accordance with program guidance.
- →Provide technical support, guidance, and assistance to Coast Guard project teams, asset managers, planners, and real property professionals to enable environmentally compliant project delivery and infrastructure management.
- →Monitor and interpret evolving environmental laws, regulations, and policies affecting Coast Guard operations to develop, update and implement compliance strategies, directives, and procedures.
- →Develop, collect, analyze, and archive environmental program documents and data for Coast Guard environmental initiatives to support performance measurement, reporting, and strategic planning objectives.
- →Review engineering designs and project proposals for Coast Guard facilities to verity compliance with environmental regulations, integrate pollution prevention measures, and apply sustainability best practices.
- →Liaise with federal, state, tribal, and local agencies on environmental program matters to obtain permits, perform impact assessments, and complete NEPA documentation for Coast Guard projects in a timely manner.
- →Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.
- →Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.
- →Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis.
- →If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision.
Requirements
- ✓All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
- ✓Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume: Social Security Number (SSN) Date of Birth (DOB) Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position) Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
- ✓Key Requirements: Must be a U.S.
- ✓Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service.
- ✓See www.sss.gov A one-year probationary period may be required.
- ✓To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy.
- ✓To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation.
- ✓This position requires a Public Trust clearance.
- ✓This is not a Bargaining Unit position.
- ✓Selectee must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver's license.
- ✓All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.
- ✓Obtain and maintain Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) certification.
- ✓Obtain and maintain a Coast Guard issued NEPA Warrant.
- ✓Obtain and maintain OSHA 40 hour certification (HAZWOPER).
Benefits
- ★DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
- ★Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
- ★DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.
- ★For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
Personality Fit
This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:
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