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U.S. Army Chemical Materials Activity Physical Scientist in Pueblo, Colorado

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Reduction In Force (RIF): This position will be impacted by a Reduction In Force (RIF) within the next 3-5 years (subject to change), due to closure of the organization. Impacted employees will be assessed for all eligible Reduction In Force (RIF) benefits should that occur. Responsibilities Coordinate and manage environmental Air, Hazardous Material, Hazardous Waste. Coordinate Environmental Management System, NEPA, Cultural and Natural Resources. Conduct remedial investigations to determine the nature and extent of contamination. Prepare, review and analyze environmental related documents, both technical and legal, dealing with the Compliance. Attend meetings to negotiate technical and programmatic positions as the project manager. Prepare periodic reports and permits for submittal to regulatory agencies and higher headquarters. Complete of RCRA permit modifications and negotiations. Provide recommendations for improvements to correct deficiencies. Serve as a technical advisor to the Division Chief and visits environmental sites to ensure that details of work are in compliance. Manage hazardous waste generated during investigative and remedial operations and in permitted or regulated facilities. Ensure sites are inspected appropriately and required documentation is generated. Oversee preparation of waste manifests, Land Disposal Restriction notices, and profiles associated with remedial activities. Participate in onsite inspections conducted by other regulatory agencies and government officials. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement: Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in physical science, engineering, or mathematics which included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) OR Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to one of the majors, as shown in A above, that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience, or additional education. (Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.) In addition to meeting the above basic requirement, specialized experience must also be met: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) Coordinating and Managing an Environmental program involving (Air, Hazardous Material, Hazardous Waste, NEPA, Cultural and Natural Resources, Toxics, Water and Wastewater); 2) Coordinating meetings/negotiations with higher Head Quarters, State, Local and Federal Officials; AND 3) Interpreting and complying with all regulatory requirements including the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the Clean Water Act the Clean Air Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/ Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Physical Science Work (16) Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Relocation Incentive MAYBE authorized. Recruitment Incentive MAYBE authorized.

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