Sachbearb. (Umweltschutz) Vilseck, Germany Ausschreibungsbereich WHO MAY APPLY? Current INTERNAL Local National Employees throughout Germany. This covers all current Local National employees of the U.S. Forces in Germany, including U.S. Air Force and AAFES-Europe within Germany. Hauptaufgaben Serves as Environmental Protection Specialist for the USAG Bavaria. Exercises primary oversight and support management responsibility for the Environmental compliance program in consonance with IMCOM-E/HQ DA goals and objectives; develops corrective action plans as necessary. Keeps Director of Public Works and the Environmental Division Chief informed on different Environmental Compliance program requirements. Participates in U.S./Host Nation environmental working group meetings for sensitive environmental subjects such as drinking water and hazardous waste. At this function, experience is essential and necessary for the coordination of Environmental Division and DPW issues to support different teams of various locations and/or various organizations. Incumbent independently determines the extent of required actions and applies U.S. and Host Nation environmental and Hazardous Waste resources laws and regulations in addition to the new NATO SOFA Articles. Employee is furthermore responsible to maintain compliance with German Final Governing Standards (GFGS), Army Regulations and applicable Host Nation laws/standards Position supports the environmental, compliance management programs for the entire garrison area (at least 30,000 civilian and military personnel) through professional environmental sciences and engineering services. The program significantly affects the safety and working environment of garrison personnel, tenant activities and the relationship with the local/state Host Nation authorities/public. Support the development and implementation of USAG Bavaria plans, policies, directives and guidance required for the effective execution of the environmental program. Consults with IMCOM-E and support agencies such as CHPPM Europe, DLA Disposition Services, etc., as needed to execute and maintain an effective program. The Environmental Protection Specialist must identify sources and disposal processes, monitoring regulatory compliance, coordinating meetings with Hazardous Waste coordinators and safety representatives. This includes monitoring and reviewing the requirement of nominated Environmental Officers for each unit/activity and their training certification status. Independently advises customers concerning administrative and technical matters. Coordinates and maintains various surveys/programs/databases to ensure, recycling initiatives are incorporated into planning/implementation phases of all operations. Responsible for the spill response program to ensure the program is accomplished according to applicable laws. Ensures compliance with all applicable US and Host Nation laws and regulations concerning permitting, transportation, disposal, etc. of hazardous materials/water endangering wastes and soils. Ensures SOP and US and HN regulations are current for inspections of waste storage and disposal sites. Monitors contractors performance and ensures quality assurance of services performed and acceptance of services or deliverables. Prepares and submits reports for local use and for submission to higher headquarters to include programming, budgeting and correspondence. Incumbent independently establishes program requirements and determines methods used and approaches taken to resolve problems. Provides guidance and advises key personnel on all aspects of the hazardous waste program. Implements the Garrison hazardous waste management program including handling the hazardous waste disposal contract. Signs electronically with own signature card all manifests for disposal of hazardous Bavaria wide. Provides guidance and technical assistance to HW generating activities, 7ATC military units and Garrison tenants. Establishes and maintains a garrison-wide training aid/video library. Implements surveys and schedules training opportunities to ensure USAG Bavaria personnel are aware of and carry out their program responsibilities. Attends meetings and briefings to create and maintain an environmental awareness and ethic among personnel. Represents the USAG Bavaria and participates in environmental working group meetings. Prepares oral briefings at garrison, Environmental Training Classes, IMCOM-E, and other levels, as appropriate. Represents the USAG Bavaria environmental program at Community Relations Advisory Council Meetings, and identifies and assists with solving environmental issues of mutual concern. Informs Environmental Division and DPW of issues of imminent or actual non-compliance with regulatory requirements, and/or imminent threats to human health or environment. Advises on issues of potential criminal/civilian liability pursuant to non-compliance. Elevates issues of a controversial or critical nature to IMCOM-E in a timely manner. Coordinates Environmental Quality Control Committee meetings, chaired by the Garrison Commander. Prepares annual reports such as tiERS, MICP and ISR-Infrastructure, supports DPW O&M, Energy Manager and Mission Partners in preparing ISR-Mission Capacity. Coordinates input of mission partners and DPW organization and ensures timely submission for all reports.. Reports quarterly on ISR-Services. Independently advises customers concerning administrative and technical matters. Coordinates and maintains various surveys/programs/databases to ensure, recycling initiatives are incorporated into planning/implementation phases of all operations. Manages and coordinates USAG Bavaria's compliance inspection program including the external and internal Environmental Performance Assessment and Assistance (EPAAS), Host Nation inspections and other assessments to ensure full compliance with all applicable Environmental Laws and Army Regulations. Serves the external EPAAS program and provide full support to USAEC assessors. Establishes the annual internal EPAS plan, and coordinate with garrison inspectors/assessors to ensure the garrison internal EPAAS program is conducted. Operates, updates and improves the EPAAS database and overviews the correction of identified findings. Tracks the status of the findings and reports to higher headquarter/EQCC meetings as required. Performs other duties as assgined. Qualifikationsanforderungen Explanations to the E&T Levels (Education & Training Levels) can be found at the link "Description of the Education & Training Levels". https://portal.chra.army.mil/mnrs?sys_id0a86e971cd2d2d10aaffb5ebb50f5ac9&viewsp&idmnrs_kb_article&tablekb_knowledge C-7: E&T Level I: 2 years of creditable experience as defined in A below PLUS 5 years of experience as defined in B below. Current employees who do not meet E&T Level I and who are not in the same or similar occupation must have 2 additional years of creditable experience as described in A below. E&T Level II: 1 year of creditable experience as defined in A below PLUS 5 years of experience as defined in B below. E&T Level III: 4 years of creditable experience as defined in B below. E&T Level IV: 3 years of creditable experience as defined in B below. E&T Level V: 2 years of creditable experience as defined in B below. Current employees who have served one year in the same or similar occupation are qualified for the next higher grade. Experience A: Included clerical work in an office or store, working with computers, bookkeeping, making and recording inventories, telephone marketing, arranging for events or as a cashier, etc. Experience B: Experience in the same or similar line of work as the job for which considered. The experience must demonstrate that the applicant possesses the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required in the position. The predominant experience must have been gained at a comparable level of difficulty to the position to be filled. The amount of the higher level experience must be in a reasonable relation to the required total number of years. C-7a: E&T Level I: 2 years of creditable experience as defined in A below PLUS 5 years of experience as defined in B below PLUS 1 year as defined in C below. Current employees who do not meet E&T Level I and who are not in the same or similar occupation must have 2 additional years of creditable experience as described in A below. E&T Level II: 1 year of creditable experience as defined in A below PLUS 5 years of experience as defined in B below PLUS 1 year as defined in C below. E&T Level III: 4 years of experience as defined in B below PLUS 1 year as defined in C below. E&T Level IV: 3 years of experience as defined in B below PLUS 1 year as defined in C below. E&T Level V: 2 years of experience as defined in B below PLUS 1 year as defined in C below. Current employees who have served one year in the same or similar occupation are qualified for the next higher grade. Experience A: Included clerical work in an office or store, working with computers, bookkeeping, making and recording inventories, telephone marketing, arranging for events or as a cashier, etc. Experience B: Experience in the same or similar line of work as the job for which considered. The experience must demonstrate that the applicant possesses the particular knowledge, skills and abilities required in the position. The predominant experience must have been gained at a comparable level of difficulty to the position to be filled. The amount of the higher level experience must be in a reasonable relation to the required total number of years. Experience C: Professional work at a high level of responsibility in a difficult and closely related professional field that is in the same line of work to the position to be filled. The experience must demonstrate thorough knowledge, sound judgment, personal initiative, and the ability to make sound decisions. • Applicants must be in possession of a German driver's license class B. • German driver's license class CE desired. • Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a forklift operator license. • Office automation skills are required. LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY LEVEL: English AND German Language Proficiency level C1 required. Description of the Language Levels: https://portal.chra.army.mil/mnrs?sys_id13a66d71cd2d2d10aaffb5ebb50f5aa0&viewsp&idmnrs_kb_article&tablekb_knowledge Auswahlkriterien auswählen General Information for LN Job Announcements - please read: https://portal.chra.army.mil/mnrs?sys_id77e3ac4a5ce32110924578e08ba9227c&viewsp&idmnrs_kb_article&tablekb_knowledge Beschäftigungsbedingungen • The incumbent of this position is occasionally required to perform TDY (Temporary Duty Travel). • Employee may perform the work at a location away from the regular worksite (e.g. at home) on a non-routine, ad-hoc basis. This includes work performed to complete a short-term special assignment or to accommodate special circumstances. • Working on weekends and holidays required. • On-Call duty required. WE OFFER: - a global employer who stands for cultural diversity and equal opportunities - employment in an international environment with a welcoming atmosphere - high level of job security and attractive pay under German tariff agreements (CTA II; Protection Agreement) including, but not limited to, the following tariff entitlements: - 30 days of annual leave; 36 days for severely handicapped employees (additional time-off on 24 & 31 December per tariff agreement) - vacation and Christmas pay (total of 13 monthly salaries) - various additional social benefits (e.g., employer pension scheme through Allianz group insurance; property accrual payments) Beyond the tariff agreement, - usually time off on 8-9 U.S. holidays due to work hour redistribution (governed by shop agreement) - employer-specific programs for flexible work schedules; mobile work; length-of-service/performance awards - health promotion and fitness programs, including free use of employer-run fitness centers.