Environmental Protection Specialist.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Bridgeport (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers seeks a position to support environmental programs under CWA/NPDES, RCRA, NEPA, and Pollution Prevention Act. You will perform compliance inspections of dam and powerhouse facilities, collect field samples, and ensure proper monitoring equipment calibration across sites.

The role also involves analyzing lab reports to flag hazards, updating permits, and contributing to technical project reviews and staff training. Strong attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in the implementation or administration of environmental compliance programs or projects governed by environmental laws and regulations (e.g., Clean Water Act/NPDES, RCRA, or NEPA); AND conducting environmental inspections, field sampling, or monitoring activities.
• Education: Master’s or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as Environmental Science, Environmental Protection, or Biology.
• Combination of Education and Experience may be used to qualify as long as the computed percentage is at least 100%.

Responsibilities

• Supports environmental programs covering the Clean Water Act/NPDES, RCRA, NEPA, and the Pollution Prevention Act.
• Conducts compliance inspections of dam and powerhouse facilities, equipment, and operations to ensure adherence to local, state, federal, and Department of the Army environmental regulations.
• Collects field samples (e.g., water, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous substances), ensures proper calibration of monitoring equipment, and compiles compliance data.
• Analyzes and interprets chemical and environmental laboratory reports to identify potentially hazardous conditions and report any notice of violation’s.
• Assists in updating environmental permits, maintaining computer databases and writing annual compliance reports.
• Participates in technical reviews of project plans, specifications, and cost estimates to assess environmental impact and compliance.
• Coordinates environmental remediation actions, tracks action items, and assists in developing and delivering environmental training to project staff.

Education

Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Protection, or Biology

Job description

• Supports environmental programs covering the Clean Water Act/National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and the Pollution Prevention Act.
• Conducts compliance inspections of dam and powerhouse facilities, equipment, and operations to ensure adherence to local, state, federal, and Department of the Army environmental regulations.
• Collects field samples (e.g., water, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous substances), ensures proper calibration of monitoring equipment, and compiles compliance data.
• Analyzes and interprets chemical and environmental laboratory reports to identify potentially hazardous conditions and report any notice of violation’s.
• Assists in updating environmental permits, maintaining computer databases and writing annual compliance reports.
• Participates in technical reviews of project plans, specifications, and cost estimates to assess environmental impact and compliance.
• Coordinates environmental remediation actions, tracks action items, and assists in developing and delivering environmental training to project staff.

Duties

• Supports environmental programs covering the Clean Water Act/National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and the Pollution Prevention Act.
• Conducts compliance inspections of dam and powerhouse facilities, equipment, and operations to ensure adherence to local, state, federal, and Department of the Army environmental regulations.
• Collects field samples (e.g., water, wastewater, stormwater, hazardous substances), ensures proper calibration of monitoring equipment, and compiles compliance data.
• Analyzes and interprets chemical and environmental laboratory reports to identify potentially hazardous conditions and report any notice of violation’s.
• Assists in updating environmental permits, maintaining computer databases and writing annual compliance reports.
• Participates in technical reviews of project plans, specifications, and cost estimates to assess environmental impact and compliance.
• Coordinates environmental remediation actions, tracks action items, and assists in developing and delivering environmental training to project staff.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License.
• Obtain and maintain a valid government driver’s license within one month.
• Pre-employment physical required.
• Participation in the Medical Surveillance Program required.
• Use of protective safety equipment and clothing may be required while performing normal duties and responding to spills.

Qualifications

Who May Apply:

Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See

• Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
• Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)
• Executive Order (E.O.) 12721
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement Eligible
• People with Disabilities, Schedule A
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Reinstatement
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is

Specialized Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in the implementation or administration of environmental compliance programs or projects governed by environmental laws and regulations (e.g., Clean Water Act/NPDES, RCRA, or NEPA); AND conducting environmental inspections, field sampling, or monitoring activities. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

Education:

Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: Environmental Science, Environmental Protection, or Biology.

Combination of Education and Experience:

A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages.

Time in Grade Requirement

Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the second lower grade or equivalent (GS-07).

FOREIGN EDUCATION:

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
• This is a(n) Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) Career Program position aligned under the Construction, Analysis, Science, Infrastructure & Engineers (CASIE) Career Management Directorate.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• The following incentives MAY BE authorized: Advanced In-hire, Recruitment Incentive, Relocation Incentive, Student Loan Repayment, and/or Advanced Leave Accrual.
• Eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled telework".

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests

If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here:

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.