THE LEGISLATIVE REGULATORY AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT DIVISION CHIEF - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Air Force STEM$90K — $120K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in environmental planning, engineering or related scientific fields
  • Strong knowledge of Air Force organizational structure and federal/state environmental agencies
  • Familiarity with safety and security regulations and procedures
  • Proven ability to analyze complex issues and develop solutions
  • Skilled in leading a small to medium-sized team
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Develop and revise policies and procedures to address environmental compliance and team effectiveness
  • Provide direction on the objectives and functions of the Environmental Management Directorate
  • Guide strategic initiatives and policy development for environmental stewardship
  • Build and maintain strategic partnerships for mission support
  • Engage with federal and local government officials on environmental matters
  • Advocate for Air Force policies across various stakeholders
  • Monitor and influence state legislation impacting military operations

Benefits

  • U.S. Citizenship requirement
  • Potential relocation costs or incentives available
  • Occasional travel may be required
  • Drug testing upon selection may be necessary
  • Security clearance required
  • Possibility of a probationary or trial period
  • Annual financial disclosure filing required
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Duties

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Duties for this position typically include :

  • Establishes, revises, or reviews policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organization design for the staff, as necessary to eliminate work problems or barriers to mission accomplishment, promote team building, implement quality improvements, or in response to concerns with regulatory compliance and/or customer requirements.
  • Provides administrative and policy direction in terms of broadly defined missions and/or functions of the Environmental Management Directorate. Incumbent independently defines objectives, interprets disseminated polices, and determines effect on environmental program needs, plans, and designs.
  • Provides strategic guidance, develops policy, manages resources, and coordinates with major commands, regulatory agencies, and mission partners to support readiness while safeguarding environmental stewardship.
  • Builds, sustains, and leverages strategic partnerships to enable mission support objectives.
  • Interacts with federal land managers, legislators, and governor's staff at the local, states, and national levels.
  • Advocates Air Force policy in all 50 States and overseas to all stakeholders including offices of federal regulatory and land management agencies, other DoD services, state and local governments, all Native American tribes, and non-government agencies.
  • Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with DoD, AF, MAJCOM, Wing leadership and personnel, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) HQ and Regions, state regulatory agencies, and other organizations to ensure mission effectiveness.
  • Performs the Department of WAR (DOW) & AF Regional Environmental Coordinator (REC) Roles per DoDI 4715.02.
  • Educates State and Federal agencies on the military's operational/environmental needs, priorities, and concerns.
  • Monitors and engages in state legislation and rulemaking processes and determine/negate impacts to DOW missions/operations.
  • Builds and communicates coordinated DAF and DOW positions on issues important to military sustainment.
  • Develops, maintains, and coordinates partnerships to promote long-term sustainability of DOW missions.
  • Advises and assists DoW on regional, state, and local actions affecting DOW missions.
  • Provides executive-level summaries on regional activities, success stories, and issues related to EPA regions.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Male must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program.
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
  • Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
  • This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
  • Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
  • Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
  • Incumbent must within 30-days of assuming this position and annually thereafter, file an OGE-450, "Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.


Qualifications

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Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Standard for Administrative and Management Positions.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):

1. Knowledge of advanced concepts, principles, and practices of environmental planning, engineering or other scientific related fields to serve as the Air Force technical and managerial authority for compliance activity in air and water quality, solid and hazardous waste management, natural and cultural resources, and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) within the assigned geographical area of responsibility.

2. Knowledge of organizational structure of Air Force elements, federal and state agencies, local governments, how they are organized, and environmental planning functions within these activities.

3. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.

4. Skill in analyzing issues and preparing recommendations to resolve unique or novel problems, conditions, or issues.

5. Ability to plan, organize and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization.

6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

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