Environmental Protection Specialist

Summary The incumbent will serve as an Environmental Protection Specialist organizationally aligned to the Safety Service, Battle Creek VA Medical Center. The purpose of the position is to serve as the Medical Center's Green Environmental Management System (GEMS) Coordinator and being a key member of the VAMC GEMS Committee. This position reports directly to the Chief of Safety Service Responsibilities Major duties include, but are not limited to: Developing and implementing a GEMS program at the VA Hospital and coordinating the efforts of staff involved with GEMS to ensure that the GEMS is developed and implemented in accordance with VHA policy and guidance. Manages environmental programs such as (SPCC Plan, Storm Water Plan, P2 Plan, clean air and clean water, safe drinking water, asbestos and lead management and abatement, mercury reduction, etc.). Conducts internal gap analyses of GEMS. Issues reports of gap analyses and tracks status of corrective and preventive actions. Reviews i...