Duties

Program Development, Management and Review: 40%

• Responsibilities of the incumbent related to management of VAMC Boise environmental programs are:
  • Develops and implements environmental policies, procedures, and systems; establishing standards, promoting improvements, evaluating compliance, and providing expert technical advice to senior management.
  • Conducts thorough research and assessments, interprets statistical data, writes reports and monitors control measures to assure compliance with Federal, State and local regulations and standards.
  • Evaluates, modifies, and implements pollution prevention alternatives at the facility to reduce the generation of waste.
  • Develops curriculum for courses of instruction, provides training and facilitates the exchange of environmental information to facility staff across all disciplines.
  • Develops and presents to upper level management budgetary information related to environmental programs.
  • Manages computer programs and databases to enhance management of environmental programs.
  • Reviews how expansion, modifications, closures of existing facilities and infrastructure, and new construction of structures and infrastructure will affect the environment and cultural resources.
  • Measures the effectiveness of existing environmental programs and recommends additions to environmental programs as needed, to meet changing environmental requirements.

• Keeps up-to-date on the latest developments in the field of environmental management systems by review of technical publications, attending technical conferences or professional society meetings, and discussion with industry representative and regulators.
• Applies environmental management systems knowledge to the development of databases effective in generating accurate and beneficial reports.
• Completes waste determinations ensuring waste is characterized and disposed of by methods that are economical, efficient, cause minimal negative environmental impact, and in compliance with environmental regulations.
• Resolves difficult and complex technical, project management, and organizational problems using innovative and original approaches. Provides expert technical advice and guidance to senior management officials in the appropriate application of technology to VHA's mission as it relates to environmental issues.
• Manages and/or provides technical advice regarding response to environmental emergencies including releases/spills of hazardous material and wastes generated from environmental emergencies.
• Provides guidance to the overall planning requirements and problems encountered in the operations and maintenance of facility programs.
• Provides support to the Safety Department.

• Maintains tracking records of inspection/audit findings and corrective action status.
• Manages and reviews environmental recordkeeping as required by VHA Directives; Medical Center Memorandums; and federal, state, and local requirements. e.g. inspection reports, hazardous waste inventories, manifests, reports of contact, contractor invoices, waste and recycling tracking records, training records, internal and external communications, etc.
• Writes and updates facility policies to assure compliance with applicable regulations, directives, and standards.
• Manages training programs to ensure all training required for environmental compliance is adequate and complete.
• Designs, prepares, and conducts employee training. Training programs are designed to inform management, supervisors, and employees of potential negative impacts to the environment, applicable directives, and compliance with regulatory standards and operational controls needed to reduce negative environmental impacts.
• Assists facility managers in the development and review of environmental training requirements.
• Participates in training sessions for facility personnel.

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
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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• Required Documents

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  Documents Accepted:

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (Schedule A)
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • Other (1)
  • Performance Appraisal
  • Professional Certification
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-15
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

  Documents Required:
  

  • Resume

  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.

• 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 02/26/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12312039.
  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.
  NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

  Agency contact information

  Wayne Newport

  Phone

  541-440-1000 X40116

  Email

  Wayne.Newport@va.gov

  Address

  Boise VA Medical Center
  500 West Fort Street
  Boise, ID 83702
  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.