Supervisory Physical Scientist - U.S. Coast Guard

Basic Requirements: This position has a positive Education Requirement in addition to at least one year of Specialized Experience or substitution of education for experience or combination (if applicable) in order to be found minimally qualified. Transcripts must be submitted with your application package. You MUST meet the following requirements: EDUCATION: Degree: 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 in (1) above that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. AND To qualify at the GS-15 grade level, your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 grade level in the federal or private 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. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Specialized experience may include the following: Managing environmental programs, including applying knowledge in engineering or environmental sciences related to contaminant risks, fate, and transport, and remediation; Supervising professional or technical staff by assigning work, evaluating performance, and supporting workforce development. Interpreting and applying federal environmental laws to projects, and providing expert guidance on policy, compliance, or remediation; AND Coordinating with federal, state, local, or tribal agencies and internal stakeholders on environmental issues or projects. Serving as a technical authority or senior advisor providing authoritative guidance on environmental policy, compliance, or remediation strategies 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. You will serve as a Supervisory Physical Scientist and be responsible for serving as the Division Officer Environmental Management Division at the Coast Guard Shore Infrastructure Logistics Center. You will also be the principal subject matter expert and nation-wide authority in the Coast Guard for a wide range of environmental programs. These programs encompass environmental compliance, environmental restoration and environmental liabilities, environmental planning, and environmental sustainment. Program initiatives include general and specific compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws pertaining to clean air, water and wastewater, hazardous materials and hazardous waste management, toxic substances and pesticides management, Petroleum Oils and Lubricants (POL) and storage tank management, solid waste management and protection, preservation, and conservation of natural and cultural resources as well as environmental planning and environmental management systems. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Leading and supervising an interdisciplinary environmental program workforce, including performance management, workload assignment, EEO compliance, and staff development. Directing Coast Guard-wide environmental compliance, restoration, liabilities, planning, and sustainment programs. Serving as subject matter expert and nationwide authority for environmental laws, regulations, and policy implementation for Shore Infrastructure. Advising senior leadership and external stakeholders on environmental risk, liabilities, and compliance strategies. Developing, interpreting, and promulgating environmental TTPs, processes, and procedures across the Coast Guard enterprise. Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based A