ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST

Office of the Secretary of the Interior; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Secretary of the Interior in Atlanta, Georgia seeks an Environmental Protection Specialist at the full performance level (GS-14) to advance NEPA compliance and departmental environmental policy across Bureaus and offices. This role emphasizes policy guidance, regional coordination, and mission-critical environmental stewardship.

As a regional lead, you will coordinate environmental issues, support emergency response activities, and represent the Department on interagency

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental policy and NEPA compliance.
• Ability to coordinate cross-bureau environmental compliance issues.
• Ability to represent the Department on interagency committees.

Responsibilities

• Provides advice and guidance to bureaus on NEPA compliance.
• Reviews and coordinates environmental compliance issues across bureaus.
• Represents the Department on regional committees and task forces.
• Serves as regional lead for protection of natural and cultural resources during emergencies.
• Participates in Regional Response Teams for oil discharges and hazardous substances.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Office of the Secretary of the Interior

You will serve as a ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST with the Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Policy Management & Budget, Office of Environmental Policy & Compliance in ATLANTA, GEORGIA. Pay will vary based on grade level and/or duty location for which you're selected. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Key Responsibilities

As an Environmental Protection Specialist for the Office of the Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Policy Management & Budget, Office of Environmental Policy & Compliance, at the full performance level (GS-14) the major duties will include but are not limited to the following: Provides advice and guidance to bureaus in the region with the implementation of departmental environmental policy and management guidance for Interior's Bureaus and offices, including National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance programs, reviews, and multi-bureau departmental Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) and other issues pursuant to NEPA and the Department's delegated responsibilities.

Reviews and coordinates environmental compliance issues that cross Bureaus' lines of authority, which meet certain criteria and often involve controversial subjects or those having specific Secretarial interest.

Represents the Department on committees, working groups, task forces, and response teams with other governmental and non-governmental entities to deal with a wide range of environmental matters with regional or statewide implications that fall within the purview of the Department's authorities and/or programs.

Serves as the Department's regional lead for the protection of natural and cultural resources and historic properties during both emergency and remedial response activities in support of the National Response Framework for Emergency Support Function (ESF) #10 and ESF #11, and the National Disaster Recovery Framework for Natural and Cultural Resources Recovery Support Function (NCR RSF).

Participates as the Department's representative on Regional Response Teams, Area/Sub-Area Committees, and international Joint Response Teams, for oil discharges, hazardous substance releases, natural disasters, and terrorism incidents in their region in compliance with the National Oil and Hazardous Substance Pollution Contingency Plan (NCP).

Serve as the Department's regional point of contact for notification, and distributing notices to the bureaus of oil and hazardous substance spills occurring in the region and provides advice and assistance to Federal, State, Tribal, and/or foreign governments regarding response activities. Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level.

Requirements & Education

This position does not allow substituting education for experience.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Office of the Secretary of the Interior, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $112556 – $172915/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

Who is eligible to apply?

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