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Environmental Protection Specialist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 56 days ago
On-site Temple, TX $62K – $97K Apply by Jul 31, 2026 Environmental Protection Specialist INFJINFP Operations
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The overall purpose and intent of this position is that of an Environmental Protection Specialist, primarily performing work as the CTVHCS's Recycle Program Coordinator. Incumbent is in support of program elements related to the facility's Industrial Hygiene and GEMS (Green Environmental Management Systems) programs, and in providing primary oversite and management of the system's recycle program.
What You'll Do
- →Major duties include, but are not limited to: Administer the services and day-to-day operations of the Recycle Program, in providing primary over site and management of the system's recycle program.
- →Coordinates efforts throughout the program area to identify potentially recyclable materials; obtains information from other recyclers on markets and pricing; conducts cost analysis and feasibility studies; selects items for collection; develops and published announcements regarding items selected; establishes procedures for collection; and monitors efforts.
- →Maintains current and projected data on program revenues and expenses; develops program budgets and net income targets.
- →Makes recommendations on allocation of recycling proceeds and reviews all projects funded with the proceeds of recycling sales.
- →Oversees the daily work performance of the Recycling Program crew.
- →Coordinates the staffing at various collection sites; coordinates work schedules and recommends personnel decisions, including pay increases and reassignments.
- →Maintains current and projected data on program revenues and expenses; develops program budgets and net income targets.
- →Makes recommendations on allocation of recycling proceeds and reviews all projects funded with the proceeds of recycling sales.
- →Performs various Industrial Hygiene duties, assesses work practices and environmental conditions for hazards to the health and safety of workers.
- →Develops, coordinates, and presents public information and education programs and promotional materials on waste reduction and recycling.
- →Conducts cost analysis and feasibility studies; selects items for collection; develops and published announcements regarding items selected; establishes procedures for collection; and monitors efforts.
- →Prepares written and oral reports.
- →Track receipt of all recyclable materials from time of collection on site to local processing to delivery to local recyclers Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met.
- →Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.
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 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 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.
- ✓A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
- ✓Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 871b5da5-7c12-4f4a-a3c6-0086e03cb81e
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