Environmental Protection Specialist

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Bridgeport (WA); Remote; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking an Environmental Protection Specialist to join the Compliance Section at the Chief Joseph Dam Project, a major hydroelectric facility on the Columbia River.

Responsibilities include supporting programs under CWA/NPDES, RCRA, NEPA, and the Pollution Prevention Act, ensuring environmental compliance and protection for project operations. Telework eligible; location in Washington state with occasional field duties.

Qualifications

• Supports environmental programs under CWA/NPDES, RCRA, NEPA, and the Pollution Prevention Act.

Responsibilities

• Supports environmental programs covering the Clean Water Act/NPDES, Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and the Pollution Prevention Act.

Skills

CWA/NPDES

RCRA

NEPA

Pollution Prevention

Education

Foreign education evaluation

Job description

• Hiring Agency: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

About the Position: Serves as an Environmental Protection Specialist within the Compliance Section, responsible for ensuring environmental compliance and protection for the Chief Joseph Dam Project-a major hydroelectric facility on the Columbia River.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Requirements & Education

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: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $61722 – $80243/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-04.

Who is eligible to apply?

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