Environmental Resource Specialist (CASIE) Omaha, NE

Austin Community College; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 50,964 - 98,058; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Certification opportunities

Developmental career path

Job summary

Austin Community College is hiring an Environmental Resource Specialist in Omaha, NE. This role involves applying biological and ecological concepts to support various environmental projects and preparing reports on impacts to wetlands and wildlife.

Applicants must have a Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or related fields, with one year of relevant experience. This position comes with opportunities for training and professional development within the Army Fellows Program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree must be completed by June 2026.
• One year of specialized experience supporting ecological projects.
• Graduate level education in relevant disciplines is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Apply biological and ecological concepts to support various projects.
• Assist in determining impacts of activities on wetlands.
• Prepare reports on environmental impacts and migration plans.

Skills

Biological sciences

Ecological sciences

Natural resource management

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences or related disciplines

Job description

Environmental Resource Specialist (CASIE) Omaha, NE

STARTING SALARY: $50,964 - 98,058 per year

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Friday, 22 June, 2026 at 11:59 pm (EST)

NOTE: Must apply on both Handshake & USAJOBS. Include resume and transcript (unofficial is acceptable). U.S. citizenship is required in order to qualify.

This position is part of the Army Fellows Program and is a CIVILIAN position with the Department of the Army.

This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce.

The Army Fellows Program provides an exciting opportunity to embark on a developmental, accelerated career path as an Army Civilian including continued training and educational opportunities, with no military obligation. Fellows may also receive paid training, certifications, and rotational assignments. Apply to start your Civilian Army career today!

As a Environmental Resource Specialist, the incumbent will work under closer supervision performing assignments and completing training. At the full-performance level, you will be expected to.

In this role you will:

• Apply concepts and techniques in biological, physical, and ecological sciences to support a variety of projects.
• Assist with determining the potential impacts of proposed activities on wetlands and wildlife resources.
• Devises both short and long‑term migration plans to minimize adverse effects on the environment and assists with preparing the reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Who May Apply

To be eligible for consideration you must meet the definition of as defined below:

Basic Requirements for Environmental Resource Specialist

Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. Degree must be completed by June 2026.

Specialized Experience

One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in applying concepts and techniques in biological, physical, and ecological sciences to support projects; or, determining impacts of activities on wetlands and wildlife resources; or, developing short and long‑term migration plans to minimize adverse effects on environment and assist with preparing reports. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS‑05).

Education

One full year of graduate level education (or will have completed one full year by June 2026) in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management or chemistry.