Environmental Specialist

We need to output HTML fragment with sections for headings that have real content. The posting includes "Responsibilities" and "Required Qualifications" and "Desired Qualifications". Also there is "Overview" about company, "Why Work at Noblis", "Total Rewards", "Compensation at Noblis". However we must only include sections when posting has real, specific content. The "Overview" about Noblis is generic but still content. However we need to decide if we include sections like "Overview", "Why Work at Noblis", "Total Rewards", "Compensation". The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." Also we should not include sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". The sections we have: Responsibilities (lots of bullet-like sentences). Required Qualifications (list). Desired Qualifications (list). Overview (company description). Why Work at Noblis (culture). Total Rewards (benefits). Compensation (statement). Are these substantive? They have some content but maybe we can combine Overview, Why Work at Noblis, Total Rewards into a single "About the company" or similar? But the instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Those are suggested but not mandatory? It says: "use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." So we should use those headings when appropriate. We have Responsibilities, Requirements (maybe Required Qualifications), Qualifications (maybe Desired Qualifications), Skills (maybe skills listed), Benefits (Total Rewards), Pay (Compensation). Also maybe About the role (overview of role). The posting includes an overview of the role in the responsibilities section but we could create an About the role paragraph summarizing the role (but we must not invent or summarize away detail; we can extract from text). The posting includes: "This is for an upcoming future opportunity. This position is part of a proposal effort and is contingent upon contract award. This will be based out of Bethesda, MD. The Environmental Specialist (UNDS) provides technical engineering and program support to the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) in the area of the Uniform National Discharge Standards (UNDS) program. This role supports the development of requirements and guidelines for the Navy's UNDS compliance, ensuring that shipboard discharge management aligns with federal, state, and international environmental regulations. This candidate will work across regulatory review, discharge characterization, outreach, and documentation management to ensure the Navy maintains environmental compliance under the UNDS framework." That's substantive. So we can put that under About the role. Responsibilities: we have a big list; we can put as

• items. Requirements: maybe combine Required Qualifications and Desired Qualifications? But we have separate sections: Requirements (maybe Required Qualifications) and Qualifications (maybe Desired Qualifications). Or we could treat Required Qualifications as Requirements, Desired Qualifications as Qualifications. Skills: we could extract skill list from Required Qualifications (expert knowledge, familiarity, proficiency, etc.) but maybe we can put under Skills. Benefits: Total Rewards section includes health, life, disability, financial, retirement benefits, paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs. That's substantive. Pay: Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors... It's vague but mentions factors; not a specific number. The instruction says never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g., "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. The posting does state compensation is determined by various factors; that's not a specific number but it's still stating something about compensation. Is that considered filler? It's not a specific number but it's a statement. The instruction says avoid placeholder like "varies". "Compensation at Noblis is determined by various factors..." is somewhat vague but not exactly placeholder. Might be okay to include Pay section with that sentence. Schedule: not mentioned; we should not include Schedule. We must remove boilerplate like cookie/navigation/legal/EEO etc. The posting includes EEO statement, Commitment to Non-Discrimination, etc. Remove those. Also remove duplicated lines. We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown fences. Let's craft:

  About the role

  This is for an upcoming future opportunity. This position is part of a proposal effort and is contingent upon contract award. This will be based out of Bethesda, MD. The Environmental Specialist (UNDS) provides technical engineering and program support to the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) in the area of the Uniform National Discharge Standards (UNDS) program. This role supports the development of requirements and guidelines for the Navy's UNDS compliance, ensuring that shipboard discharge management aligns with federal, state, and international environmental regulations. This candidate will work across regulatory review, discharge characterization, outreach, and documentation management to ensure the Navy maintains environmental compliance under the UNDS framework.

  Responsibilities

  • Review state, federal, and international policies and regulations affecting shipboard wastewater discharge management
  • Summarize regulatory findings in clear, actionable reports for program leadership and stakeholders
  • Identify and assess the impacts of proposed or enacted regulatory changes on Navy UNDS program compliance obligations
  • Monitor EPA rulemaking, Congressional legislation, and international conventions (e.g., MARPOL Annex IV) for UNDS relevance
  • Characterize shipboard discharges covered under UNDS and the associated 40 CFR Part 1700 regulations
  • Collect and analyze water quality data from discharge streams aboard Navy vessels
  • Support preparation of discharge characterization reports and data summaries
  • Coordinate with laboratories and field teams for sampling and analytical services as required
  • Support the development of Navy regulations, policies, and guidelines in response to UNDS requirements
  • Draft and review UNDS-related policy documents, standards, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Coordinate with NAVSEA, EPA, and Navy program offices to develop compliant regulatory responses
  • Assist in the preparation of Navy comments on proposed federal and state environmental rulemakings
  • Conduct outreach and awareness training for Navy personnel on UNDS requirements, discharge standards, and compliance procedures
  • Develop training materials, presentations, and informational resources for Fleet and program office audiences
  • Support creation of awareness campaigns and educational content related to shipboard environmental stewardship
  • Deliver training in multiple formats including classroom, aboard ship, and through informational products
  • Manage supporting documentation arising from UNDS regulatory, policy, and outreach activities
  • Track actions and decisions resulting from regulatory reviews, policy development, and program meetings
  • Maintain program records, correspondence files, and reference libraries for UNDS compliance activities
  • Prepare status reports and action item logs for program leadership review
  • Plan, coordinate, and attend program reviews, conferences, symposia, and other programmatic and technical meetings related to UNDS work
  • Prepare agendas, presentation materials, and meeting minutes for UNDS-related events
  • Represent NSWCDD UNDS program at interagency, Fleet, and external stakeholder forums as appropriate
  • Track and follow up on action items arising from meetings and technical exchanges
  • Conduct studies on shipboard environmental systems and shore-side discharge operations
  • Perform legislative reviews, rulemaking analyses, and international treaty reviews relevant to ship waste management
  • Analyze regulatory documents for their impact and relevance to Navy programs and UNDS compliance
  • Draft standards and regulations; prepare supporting presentations and briefing materials
  • Write, review, edit, provide comments on, and revise technical documents including reports and specifications
  • Develop technical assessments and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Review and develop drawings; rewrite/incorporate revisions into existing documents
  • Attend technical and programmatic meetings; provide minutes and track action items to completion
  • Arrange, organize, coordinate, schedule, and facilitate events including meetings, program reviews, and symposia
  • Design and develop informational posters, brochures, specification sheets, and outreach materials
  • Provide data analysis, interpretation of results, and statistical projections related to discharge characterization
  • Support UNDS compliance data reporting, trend analysis, and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) reviews
  • Prepare data summaries, charts, and visualizations for program reports and briefings

  Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Marine Science or Oceanography, Environmental Engineering, Biology or Ecology (with environmental focus), Chemistry (with environmental focus), Hydrology or Water Resources, OR Earth or Environmental Systems Science from an accredited College or University
  • Five (5) years of experience in work related to UNDS Support
  • Must be a US Citizen with an active Secret Clearance
  • Expert knowledge of the Uniform National Discharge Standards (UNDS) regulatory framework under 40 CFR Part 1700, and the underlying Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C.1322) authorities governing vessel discharges
  • Familiarity with federal environmental statutes (Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, NEPA) and international treaties (MARPOL 73/78 Annex IV) applicable to ship waste management and discharge regulation
  • Proficiency in water/wastewater sampling methods, analytical testing procedures, and interpretation of discharge characterization data in accordance with 40 CFR Part 136 guidelines
  • Knowledge of OPNAV-M 5090.1 (Environmental Readiness Program Manual) and relevant Navy environmental policy documents governing shipboard environmental compliance
  • Proficiency in technical report writing, regulatory analysis, and preparation of briefing materials, training content, and outreach communications for diverse audiences ranging from Fleet personnel to senior leadership
  • Ability to manage supporting documentation, track regulatory and programmatic action items, and maintain program records; experience with CDRL preparation and delivery in a DoD contract environment preferred
  • Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret environmental data; experience with statistical methods, data reporting tools, and scientific databases relevant to water quality and wastewater characterization
  • Proficiency with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and database management tools
  • Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance

  Qualifications

  • Should possess ten (10) years of experience in work related UNDS Support
  • Prior experience supporting Navy or DoD UNDS program activities, shipboard discharge studies, or related EPA rulemaking processes
  • Familiarity with MARPOL 73/78 Annex IV (Sewage from Ships) and International Maritime Organization (IMO) environmental requirements applicable to Navy vessels
  • Experience with water/wastewater sampling and analysis, including EPA-approved test procedures (40 CFR Part 136) and laboratory quality assurance protocols
  • Knowledge of shipboard environmental systems including gray water, black water, sewage, and bilge water management technologies
  • Experience developing or delivering environmental training, outreach programs, or awareness campaigns for technical and non-technical audiences
  • Prior experience with CDRL preparation and delivery in a DoD or federal government