Environmental Protection Specialist

US National Park Service; Baker (NV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

US National Park Service seeks an Environmental Protection Specialist to support compliance and stewardship within the Pacific West region's Resource Management & Visitor Services division, Saint George, UT; locations include Boulder City and Baker, NV.

The position follows GS-09/11 qualification paths with options for advanced degrees; probationary or trial period requirements apply; eligibility based on specialized experience and education as described.

Qualifications

• GS-09 requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-07.
• GS-11 requires one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-09.
• Education options include Master’s, Ph.D., or equivalent graduate study.
• A combination of graduate study and experience may meet the requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with drafting environmental compliance documents.
• Participate in an interdisciplinary team evaluating potential environmental impacts.
• Conduct site inspections to ensure compliance with environmental requirements.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Environmental compliance knowledge

Education

Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

Graduate study with qualifying experience

Job description

You will serve as an Environmental Protection Specialist. This position is located within the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Natl Pk Svc, Pacific We, Resource Mgmt & Visitor Services Div, SAINT GEORGE, UTAH, BOULDER CITY, NEVADA or BAKER, NEVADA

*Requirements Continued*

This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications:

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-09/17/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

To receive credit for experience, your resume MUST state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. Failure to adequately provide information needed to determine number of hours worked in each position may result in that time not being credited when evaluating qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the full and/or part-time hours requirement as the service dates will be reflected.

Specialized Experience Requirement:

To qualify for the GS-09 applicant must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 level in the Federal service. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include duties such as assisting with drafting environmental compliance documents or portions thereof, including but not limited to; categorical exclusions, environmental assessments, and environmental impact statements; supporting members of an interdisciplinary team evaluating potential environmental impacts of proposed projects; and shadowing site inspections for compliance with requirements of environmental compliance documents.

-OR-

Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree

-OR-

A combination of graduate level education beyond the first year of progressive graduate study and appropriate experience that together meet the qualification requirements for this position.

To qualify for the GS-11 applicant must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level in the Federal service. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include duties such as drafting environmental compliance documents or portions thereof, including categorical exclusions, environmental assessments, and environmental impact statements; participating as a member of an interdisciplinary team evaluating potential environmental impacts of proposed projects; and conducting site inspections for compliance with requirements of environmental compliance documents.

-OR-

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree

-OR-

A combination of graduate level education beyond the first two years of progressive graduate study and appropriate experience that together meet the qualification requirements for this position.

Volunteer Experience:

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.