BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST (ENVIRONMENTAL)

United States Space Force; United States; Remote; USD 92,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Space Force is seeking a qualified environmental program manager to plan, coordinate, and oversee assigned environmental program elements, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws and policies.

The position emphasizes applying professional knowledge to execute programs in-house or by contract, with telework eligibility and a focus on safety and compliance. Applications close 2026-10-08.

Qualifications

• Submit transcripts if degree is required for qualification.
• Foreign education must be evaluated as equivalent to U.S. education.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and manages all aspects of assigned environmental program(s).
• Executes program elements in-house or by contract to comply with environmental laws and policies.
• Provides advisory services on problems and projects in assigned program area; ensures safety and compliance.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: United States Space Force

The primary purpose of this position is to perform management, execution, and operations for assigned program elements.

Key Responsibilities

Plans, coordinates, and manages all aspects of assigned environmental program or programs through application of professional knowledge and skill in the practices, processes, and techniques of one or more of the following disciplines. Responsible for executing assigned program element(s), in-house and by contract, to comply with all applicable Federal, state, and local environmental laws and policies.

Provides advisory services on specific problems, projects, programs, and functions in assigned program area. Complies with health, safety, and environmental rules and procedures and performs work that enhances the safety of the work environment.

Requirements & Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education must accredit education. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with United States Space Force, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $91870 – $142022/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-08.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.