Environmental Protection Specialist

The Tibor Rubin VA Medical Center is recruiting for an Environmental Protection Specialist. This role supports VA environmental programs by ensuring compliance with regulations that protect air, water, land, and natural resources. The position assists with the GEMS Program implementation and promotes safe, sustainable, and compliant facility practices. Leads oversight and management of the waste and recycling programs, and develops and provides environmental training to the facility. Major duties include, but are not limited to: Develop, review, and implement environmental regulations, policies, standards, and guidance to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. Conduct environmental compliance and enforcement activities, including inspections, audits, investigations, and follow-up corrective actions. Evaluate proposed actions and prepare required NEPA documentation such as Environmental Assessments (EAs) and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs). Manage and coordinate environmental programs and projects to ensure ongoing compliance or remediation of deficiencies. Collect, analyze, and interpret environmental data to assess pollutant levels, environmental conditions, and potential impacts. Provide technical assistance, interpretation of regulations, and training to staff and regulated entities. Oversee environmental reporting systems and ensure accurate, timely submission of required compliance reports and documentation. Advise leadership on the planning, budgeting, administration, and evaluation of environmental protection initiatives. Collaborate with engineers, scientists, legal experts, managers, and external stakeholders on integrated environmental protection efforts. Review proposed legislation and policies to assess impacts on organizational operations and develop recommendations. Primary hazardous waste manifest reviewer and signer. Serves as the facility Waste and Recycling Coordinator. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Telework: Eligible per supervisor discretion and VA rules Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Environmental Protection Specialist/PD125320 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized