Environmental Protection Specialist

Department of Energy Headquarters; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 169,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

Department of Energy Headquarters seeks an Environmental Protection Specialist to serve as a key policy and technical advisor for NEPA compliance at EM sites dealing with access to classified information. You will provide guidance and recommendations on complex issues relevant to NEPA and advance DOE environmental policies.

The role requires coordinating nationwide environmental programs, coordinating with senior leadership, and representing DOE in interagency forums to foster consensus on

Qualifications

• No specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide Department-wide authoritative leadership in environmental protection, sustainability, and NEPA compliance, establishing strategic goals and translating broad Federal mandates into Departmental policies and operational guidance.
• Conceive, plan, and manage nationwide environmental management, cleanup, and restoration programs of exceptional scope and national significance to ensure alignment with agency missions.
• Oversee multi-site reviews and assessments of DOE environmental operations to ensure full regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and alignment with internal control standards.
• Represent the Department in interagency workgroups, national/international fora, and public hearings to negotiate complex environmental issues and build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• Justify program budgets, develop long-range resource requirements, and draft high-level policy papers, rulemakings, and Congressional testimony for executive decision-makers.

Skills

NEPA compliance

Tools

Policy guidance tools

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Department of Energy Headquarters


• Department: Department of Energy


• Location: Multiple Locations


• Hiring Path: Fed Transition


• Number of Openings: 1


• Security Clearance: Q Access Authorization

This position is part of the Office of Environmental Management - Headquarters, Department of Energy. As a Environmental Protection Specialist, you will serve as key policy and technical advisor for National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance at EM sites requiring access to classified information, providing guidance and recommendations on complex and emerging issues relevant to NEPA.

Key Responsibilities

As a Environmental Protection Specialist, you will: Provide Department-wide authoritative leadership in environmental protection, sustainability, and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance, establishing strategic goals and translating broad Federal mandates into Departmental policies and operational guidance.

Conceive, plan, and manage nation-wide environmental management, cleanup, and restoration programs of exceptional scope, complexity, and national significance to ensure alignment with agency missions. Oversee multi-site reviews and assessments of DOE environmental operations to ensure full regulatory compliance, risk mitigation, and continuous alignment with internal control standards.

Represent the Department in high-level interagency workgroups, national/international fora, and public hearings to negotiate complex environmental issues and build consensus among diverse stakeholders. Serve as a recognized technical authority providing expert consultation to senior Departmental leadership, external regulatory bodies, and industry experts on unprecedented or controversial environmental issues.

Justify program budgets, develop long-range resource requirements, and draft high-level policy papers, rulemakings, and Congressional testimony for executive decision-makers.

Requirements & Education

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Department of Energy Headquarters, Department of Energy.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $169279 – $197200/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Q Access Authorization security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-20.

Who is eligible to apply?

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