Environmental Policy & Compliance Specialist (Remote-friendly)

U.S. Department of the Interior; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Environmental Protection Specialist position with the U.S. Department of the Interior in Atlanta, GA supports NEPA compliance, environmental policy implementation, and coordination across bureaus within the region.

At the full performance level (GS-14), duties include leading regional environmental protection initiatives, representing the Department on interagency teams, and coordinating responses to natural and environmental incidents in alignment with federal frameworks.

Qualifications

• Resume must not exceed 2 pages.
• Application materials will be evaluated on experience and competencies.
• USA Hire assessment may be required for qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provides guidance on NEPA compliance and environmental policy within Interior.
• Coordinates environmental issues across Bureaus and offices.
• Represent the Department on committees and response teams for environmental matters.
• Lead regional protection of natural and cultural resources during emergencies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Decision making

Flexibility

Influencing/negotiating

Integrity/honesty

Interpersonal skills

Learning

Reading comprehension

Reasoning

Self-management

Stress tolerance

Teamwork

Job description

The Environmental Protection Specialist position with the U.S. Department of the Interior in Atlanta, GA supports NEPA compliance, environmental policy implementation, and coordination across bureaus within the region.

At the full performance level (GS-14), duties include leading regional environmental protection initiatives, representing the Department on interagency teams, and coordinating responses to natural and environmental incidents in alignment with federal frameworks.