Statewide On-Scene Coordinator Position (Washington)
June 2011
Region 6 anticipates advertising to fill a GS-819/1350-13 On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) position in the state of Washington. This is a full time permanent position working on Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) projects (primarily abandoned mine clean up) in the region. The duty station will be either Olympia or Wenatchee, Washington.
THE POSITION
The major duties for this technical position are:
1. Direct all technical work conducted at assigned Forest Service CERCLA sites in the manner set forth in the National Contingency Plan (NCP).
2. Serve as the primary contact with Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs), State and Federal regulatory agencies, Federal trustees, and others involved with CERCLA response actions at designated sites within the Pacific Northwest Region.
3. Direct contractual efforts and serve as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for Forest Service CERCLA response actions to assure that Federal funds are properly expended and contractors are utilized effectively and efficiently.
4. Assist with negotiations, strategies, and represent program interests in technical negotiations with PRPs in consultation with the USDA Office of General Counsel.
5. Serve as a resource to other Forest OSCs for specific technical issues, act as a mentor to resource personnel involved in CERCLA response activities, and conduct training for Forest personnel on technical aspects of CERCLA response actions.
There will be no direct supervision responsibilities with this position. There will be projects requiring oversight of certain technical, surveying and drafting, contract preparation or contract administration personnel.
Incumbent must be knowledgeable in the Federal laws and regulations and legal authorities available under CERCLA. Incumbent must have knowledge of hazardous materials and other environmental statutes, and agency policies, guidelines, and regulations related to CERCLA response actions and environmental cleanups. Incumbent must have ability to administer contracts involving construction operations in steep terrain and heavy equipment.
We are looking for individuals with a broad range of technical experience, excellent communication skills and high potential to successfully handle multiple environmental cleanup projects.
Considerable travel may be required for visits to project sites and meetings with those involved. Extensive overnight stays away from the duty station may be required. It is estimated that 60 nights per year may be involved in travel. Work will involve driving and walking in steep terrain, often in remote areas.
These positions will report to the Regional Environmental Engineer who will identify the program of work. The Director of Engineering will designate OSC project assignments.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
If you desire additional information about duty locations and job requirements, please contact Julie Creed at 503-808-2526 or jcreed01@fs.fed.us.
PLEASE NOTE: The purpose of this Outreach Notice is to determine the potential applicant pool for these positions and to establish the appropriate recruitment method and area of consideration for the advertisement. (e.g., target grade or multi-grade and service-wide, region-wide government-wide, or DEMO). Responses received from this outreach notice will be relied upon to make this determination.
The Wenatchee Community
The Columbia River flowing through Wenatchee marks the border between Chelan County and Douglas County. Okanogan-Wenatchee Forest employees live in both East Wenatchee (Douglas County) population 11,500 and in Wenatchee (Chelan County) population 31,000. These two parts of greater Wenatchee are linked by bridges across the Columbia River and many residents live on one side and work and/or shop on the other. Currently, Wenatchee is the second largest city in Central Washington, drawing people from all over the region. It experienced its largest population increase between 1990 and 2000, growing by more than 6,000. The current average cost of a 3 bedroom home in Wenatchee/East Wenatchee is $261,800. Wenatchee has excellent medical services and continues to draw residents because of its sunny, dry climate and its surprisingly rich cultural offerings, including a community symphony orchestra, active theatre productions, and a performing arts center that draws talent from all over the world, like the Moscow Ballet. Agriculture continues to play an important role in the economy. Wenatchee is known as the “Apple Capital of the World” and annually celebrates with a large Apple Blossom Festival. Many Wenatchee residents enjoy an active lifestyle with easy local access to water sports, hiking, skiing, horseback riding, etc.
Information on the Wenatchee and East Wenatchee communities
Olympia Community Information
As anyone who lives here can tell you, Thurston County has it all. Ocean waters, mountains, rivers, forests, rural splendor and seclusion; cities and shopping; not to mention affordable housing, good wages, strong, stable employment and our school systems are some of the best in the state. Blessed with a year-round mild climate, outdoor activities like biking, boating, hiking, tennis and golf can be enjoyed most any day in Thurston County
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OUTREACH RESPONSE FORM
If you are interested in the Washington On-Scene Coordinator position and want to receive a copy of the Vacancy Announcement, please complete the form and send via e-mail to jcreed01@fs.fed.us or mail the form to:
USDA Forest Service – Pacific Northwest Regional Office
Attention: Julie Creed – ENG
PO Box 3623
Portland, Oregon 97208
FAX #503-808-2511.
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