Summary THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a PHYSICAL SCIENTIST, Position Description Number PDT5700000 and is part of the MA ANG 102nd IW, National Guard. This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position. The unit point of contact and contact phone for this position is: Lt Col Jeff Andrieu at (508) 968-4253. Responsibilities MAJOR DUTIES: 1. Upon direction from the installation Environmental Manager, assists with the overall management of a complex, highly technical environmental management and protection program and serves as a technical expert on DoD, AF, ANG, EPA state specific environmental laws and regulations. Environmental Management duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: (1) Hazardous Waste Management; (2) Storm Water Management and Control; (3) Air Quality; (4) Water Quality; (5) Pollution Prevention; (6) Green Procurement; (7) Environmental Restoration Program (ERP); (8) Cultural and Natural Resources Management; (9) Spill Prevention and Response; (10) Environmental Management System; (11) Environmental Impact Analysis Program (EIAP) Management; and (12) Qualified Recycling Program Management. Plans, designs, and administers installation environmental projects. Ensures environmental permits reasonable for the type of waste stream and chemical analysis is performed in accordance with permit requirements. Performs continuous liaison with environmental regulators to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Resolves controversial issues with appropriate regulatory authorities, making technical decisions and approving changes when necessary. (30%) 2. Implements environmental program plans which include, but are not limited to (1) Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan; (2) Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP); (3) Hazardous Waste Management Plan (HWMP); (4) Air Emissions Inventory (AEI); (5) Green Procurement Plan (GPP); (6) Integrated Pest Management Plan; (7) Refrigerant Management Plan; (8) Cultural or Natural Resources Management Plans; (9) Environmental Management System (EMS) Plans; and (10) Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan. (30%) 3. May serve as an active member of the installation Design Working Group (DWG) and/or Facilities Utilization Board (FUB) accomplishing short term and long range planning in conjunction with Civil Engineering for future military construction and renovation projects. Responsible for ensuring all necessary environmental permits for related construction projects are obtained and necessary plans developed and implemented. (20%) 4. In accordance with the Environmental Impact Analysis Process (EIAP) statutory requirements, the incumbent is responsible for evaluating the environmental impact of construction and renovation projects. Facilitates the decision making process ensuring due consideration is given to the natural environment, social, political, economic, and governance factors and provides a holistic frame work designed for the achievement of sustainable outcomes. (20%) Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Open to current members of the Massachusetts Air National Guard (MAANG) GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have met at least one of the following requirements: I have a degree in one of the following: physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. OR Combination of education and experience -- education equivalent to one of the majors shown above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience, or additional education. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-9). Experience that equipped me with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of months/years. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Additional Information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine. 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