INTERDISCIPLINARY (INSTRUCTOR) with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties You will serve as a senior scientific representative. You will utilize professional independence to apply technical expertise in developing, managing, and teaching occupational health and environmental related subjects. You will develop, direct, and teach professional classroom and web- based training in a wide range of subjects related to industrial hygiene, occupational safety, and environmental protection. You will plan, coordinate, and interface with Echelon 2 and 3 levels on a regular basis to determine annual training needs. You will develop, budgets, and schedules for training to meet the needs of internal and external customers. You will serve as a senior education expert in defining, evaluating, and expanding areas of training methodology. You will use expert knowledge of the function, calibration, and field operation of scientific monitoring equipment used in occupational and environmental health evaluations. You will provide senior level technical expertise in the field of industrial hygiene, occupational safety, and environmental protection. You will provide technical expertise to the Navy Environmental Readiness Training Program for environmental training, including instructor duties, course developer, and scientific subject matter expert. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. You will be required to obtain and maintain a secret level security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. You will be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Passport. You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license. You will be required to drive various size rental cars/vehicles. You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases. You will be required to travel by commercial and/or military air and/or ship/boat. You will be required to travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations. You will be required to properly wear personal protective equipment, when necessary, appropriate to the type of training and/or demonstrations conducted. You will be required to attend, and successfully complete command designated instructor training course(s). You will be required to pack, handle and travel with multiple boxes and wheeled cases weighing 25 to 50 pounds each. You may be required to travel approximately 25% up to 50% of the year. You must meet all requirements within the timelines prescribed by the Command. Qualifications You must meet the Basic Requirement for one of the following job series GS-1301 Physical Scientist; GS-0819 Environmental Engineer; GS-690 Industrial Hygienist; GS-0401 Life Scientist. See the "Education" section of this announcement for details. In addition to meeting the Basic Requirement for one of the job series, your resume must demonstrate that you have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public using professional knowledge of industrial hygiene concepts, principles, and practices and knowledge in a broad range of environmental, chemical, and physical factors and stressors involved in and resulting from industrial operations performing the following: 1) Developing, directing, and/or teaching professional classroom and/or web- based training in subjects related to the scientific application of industrial hygiene, occupational safety, and environmental protection. 2) Instructing students in the use of the function, calibration, and field operation of scientific monitoring equipment used in occupational and environmental health evaluations. 3) Reading, comprehending, and interpreting federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and standards related to the field of industrial hygiene, occupational safety, and environmental protection. 4) Developing highly effective classroom training plans in a broad range of highly technical and complex subjects 5) Using knowledge of workplace hazard control options to serve as a technical authority providing expert advice and direction 6) Selecting teaching strategies using appropriate models, and/or assisting in developing course plans for instructors. See the "Education" section of this announcement for links providing additional qualification information from OPM. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education There are Basic Requirements for a each of the series. You must meet the Basic Requirement for at least one of the following series to qualify. See the links to find the Basic Requirements: GS-1301 Physical Scientist: GS-0819 Environmental Engineer: GS-690 Industrial Hygienist: GS-0401 Life Scientist: There is no educational substitution for specialized experience in these series at this grade level Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (). Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. Education Substitution - If you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you must submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume. See OPM's General Policies for information on crediting education. Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements if the applicant can provide documentation indicating that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide such evidence when applying for further information, visit: Additional information You will serve as an INTERDISCPLINARY INSTRUCTOR at the Naval Safety and Environmental Training Center (NAVSAFENVTRACEN). You can learn more about the command at The duty station is Norfolk, VA. You will be appointed in one of the following job series GS-1301 Physical Scientist; GS-0819 Environmental Engineer; GS-690 Industrial Hygienist; GS-0401 Life Scientist depending on your ability to meet the Basic Requirement for the series. This a Term Appointment NTE 3 years. Term appointments may be extended up to 8 years at the discretion of management and in accordance with applicable regulations. Additionally, you may be noncompetitively converted to a permanent career-conditional or career appointment under specific conditions. This position is eligible for part time, full time or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: . Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. Benefits Help A ca

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