Environmental Protection Specialist

National Park Service; Kotzebue (AK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

The National Park Service in Alaska is seeking an Environmental Protection Specialist to support and administer environmental compliance for park operations, planning, and development projects in Kotzebue or Nome.

You will assist with preparing and reviewing environmental compliance documents, collect and analyze data for NEPA studies, conduct site visits, review projects for impacts, and coordinate with park staff, partner agencies, and the public to ensure proper environmental safeguards.

Qualifications

• Experience with environmental compliance in federal land management is preferred.
• Familiarity with NEPA processes and environmental documents is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and reviewing environmental compliance documents and analyses.
• Collect, analyze, and organize environmental data for compliance studies.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to gather information and assess environmental conditions.
• Review projects for potential environmental impacts and compliance requirements.
• Coordinate with park staff, partner agencies, and the public to support environmental compliance activities.

Skills

Environmental data analysis

Site inspections

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder coordination

NEPA knowledge

Job description

This position is located within the Department of the Interior's National Park Service, Alaska Region, and supports Western Artica National Parklands in Kotzebue or Nome, Alaska.

Key Responsibilities

The incumbent serves as an Environmental Protection Specialist responsible for supporting and administering environmental compliance activities for park operations, planning, and development projects. The position ensures compliance with applicable environmental laws, regulations, and policies, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). At the GS-9 level, duties include: Assisting with the preparation and review of environmental compliance documents and analyses.

Collecting, analyzing, and organizing environmental data for compliance studies and planning efforts. Conducting site visits and inspections to gather information and assess environmental conditions. Reviewing projects and activities for potential environmental impacts and compliance requirements. Coordinating with park staff, resource specialists, partner agencies, and the public to support environmental compliance activities.

In addition to the duties above, at the full performance GS-11 level, duties include: Independently preparing and reviewing environmental compliance documents, including Environmental Assessments (EAs) and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs). Providing technical guidance and recommendations on environmental compliance requirements and mitigation measures for proposed projects and activities.

Coordinating with Federal, Tribal, state, and local agencies and representing the park on environmental compliance matters.

Requirements & Education

You must submit a copy of your transcript(s) to support claimed education if substituting education for experience. Transcripts must include your name, school name, grades, credit hours earned, major(s), grade point average or class ranking, and date the degree was conferred, if applicable. A typed list of courses, grades, semester/quarter hours, GPA, etc. will not be accepted. Non-submission may result in being rated not qualified for the position.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.

Foreign Education: To receive credit for education completed outside the United States, you must show proof that the education has been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs.

For more information on how foreign education is evaluated, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Park Service, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $69789 – $109777/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-06.

Who is eligible to apply?

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

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