Environmental Compliance Specialist

This vacancy is for a GS-1801-13, Environmental Compliance Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, SECTOR NEW ORLEANS INSPECTIONS DIVISION in NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana.

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis. Completes inspections, investigations, or assessments of vessels in accordance with applicable environmental regulations, such as compliance with requirements for management of ballast water, air emissions, sewage, gray water, bio-fouling, etc Provides guidance to managers, inspectors and examiners of the Coast Guard and the marine industry regarding the development, applicability, interpretation and enforcement of international treaties, laws, policies and regulations relating to marine safety and pollution prevention Uses risk management principles and evaluates solutions proposed as substitutes to existing requirements Provide training to mariner community and compliance enforcement on environmental pollution matters NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or related applicable assessment) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.