Position Overview
Summary 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. Responsibilities 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 Statement...