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Environmental Protection Specialist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 3 days ago
On-site Roseburg, OR $75K – $97K Apply by Jun 22, 2026 Environmental Protection Specialist ENFJENTJESTJ Operations
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The Roseburg VA Medical Center (RVAMC) Green Environmental Management Systems (GEMS) program manager is the key member of the RVAMC GEMS Committee responsible for implementing, developing, maintaining, and ensuring the GEMS Program remains compliant with ISO 14001 Environmental Management System across RVAMC organizational elements.
What You'll Do
- →Duties include, but may not be limited to the following: Responsible for coordinating the efforts of RVAMC staff involved with the GEMS to ensure that the GEMS are developed and implemented in accordance with VHA and VA medical center policy and guidance.
- →The GEMS program manager is further responsible for ensuring that the GEMS results in findings and conclusions that lead to continual improvement of environmental programs at the RVAMC.
- →Additional duties include alternate asbestos projects, assists Industrial Hygienist in developing facility wide and service specific objectives and targets and procedures for the program.
- →The GEMS Program Manager assists in the development of facility wide goals and policies.
- →The GEMS program manager participates in the national- level GEMS committees within VHA, as well as liaising with OSHA, EPA, DEQ, VEGA, and other inspectors/surveyors.
- →Leads site inspections at hazardous waste disposal, transport, or storage facilities where the problems may not be easily identified or conventional in nature.
- →He/she evaluates work practices, determines compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and develops changes to control or eliminate potential or existing hazards or violations.
- →Investigates routine violations of all environmental (including pesticide, DOT, OSHA, EPA and DEQ) laws and prepares abatement actions.
- →He/she gathers and examines evidence of violations; prepares warning letters, complaints, administrative orders, etc. and assembles case files for civil and criminal actions Demonstrates relationships between the operation of the RVAMC with human health, ecosystems, environmental medial and natural resources.
- →Provides leadership and direction to management, professional and technical personnel regarding the development and implementation of the facility GEMS.
- →Plans, organizes implements, oversees, and provides technical assistance to achieve and maintain compliance with current federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
- →Provides technical expertise for the design, modification, operation and maintenance of RVAMC facilities and infrastructure to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
- →Additional tasks as assigned.
- →Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm (PST) Telework: Not eligible.
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.
- ✓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.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 8eb3d453-b251-4b00-b7f0-3dc45d166d70
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