Environmental Compliance Specialist jobs in Salt Lake City, UT

Duties

The primary purpose of the position is to be the Environmental Compliance program manager which includes ensuring the VASLCHCS is complying with all Federal, State(s), and local environmental laws, as well as, reducing the facilities environmental footprint through sustainability, green purchasing, pollution prevention, process improvements and proper waste disposal procedures. This Physical Scientist position will serve as the environmental compliance program lead and subject matter expert. Some of the duties associated with this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for the VASLCHCS Green Environmental Management System (GEMS) program to include planning and implementation of program policy and procedures ensuring compliance with environmental laws and regulations, tracking of regulatory deadlines and completing permit applications and all required actions to avoid violating permit requirements.
• Develop and implement VASLCHCS environmental policies, procedures, process
  improvements, and systems for environmental compliance and environmental management
  systems focusing on meeting compliance requirements while reducing generation of wastes and increasing overall sustainability of the facilities.
• Independently schedule and conduct environmental audits to identify and evaluate
  program implementation and compliance activities in preparation for external audits. Develop corrective action plans to address findings.
• Review how expansion, modification, closures of existing facilities and
  infrastructure and new construction of structures and infrastructure will impact the environmental footprint of the medical center and primary care clinics. Provide sustainable solutions to minimize adverse impacts to human health and the environmental.
• Trains or advises other scientists, clinicians and engineers regarding environmental compliance and protection programs. Coordinates environmental compliance training for all staff.
• Serve on regional and national committees and work groups developing
  policy to address emerging issues, new or amendments to Executive Orders, Federal Mandates or environmental laws that have the potential to impact operations at VA facilities.
• Leads a multi-disciplinary, cross-functional committee that evaluates environmental regulatory compliance issues and works to incorporate environmental management principles of stewardship and pollution prevention into the VASLCHCS planning and sustainability process.
• Serves as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for assigned environmental
  projects. Prepares contracting packings to include performance work statements, independent government cost estimates and market research.
• Author reports documenting any regulatory non-compliance issues; negotiate agreements on corrective action plans, potential monetary fees and non-compliance orders with Federal and non-Federal agencies.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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  Documents Accepted:
  

  • Cover Letter
  • Other (1)
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

  
  Documents Required:
  

  • Resume
  • Transcript

  
  Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
  
  Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
  
  Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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• How to Apply

  All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
  
  To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/04/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12328107.
  
  1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
  
  2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
  
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  Agency contact information

  Kayse Patterson

  Phone

  (918) 577-3965

  Email

  Kayse.Patterson@va.gov

  Address

  VA SALT LAKE CITY HCS
  500 Foothill Drive
  Salt Lake City, UT 84148
  US

  Next steps

  After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.