Interdisciplinary Civil Environmental Ecologist Chemist Geologist Physical Scientist

United States Army Installation Management Command; Hawaii; On-site; USD 93,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Army Installation Management Command in Hawaii seeks an interdisciplinary specialist to manage environmental compliance within the DPW Environmental Division. The role focuses on program oversight, regulatory interpretation, and cross-disciplinary coordination.

The position requires a geology background and demonstrated experience in environmental program administration, with a direct path to addressing air, land, and water resources under federal guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geology with 20 additional semester hours in math/physics/chemistry/biological sciences or related fields.
• Combination of Education and Experience: geology coursework plus relevant experience or additional education.
• Experience includes observing, sampling, handling instruments, assembling data, and reporting findings; may include related geoscience fields.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Program Manager for the Compliance Branch in the DPW Environmental Division.
• Analyze environmental laws and regulations and administer environmental programs, projects and activities.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Regulatory analysis

Education

Geology degree

Job description

Interdisciplinary Civil Environmental Ecologist Chemist Geologist Physical Scientist

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Hawaii has many outdoor activities all year-round including surfing, fishing, and hiking.

Key Responsibilities

You will serve as a Program Manager for the Compliance Branch in the US Army Garrison Hawaii Department of Public Work (DPW) Environmental Division.

Requirements & Education

Basic Requirement for Geologist (Environmental Compliance): A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in geology, plus 20 additional semester hours in any combination of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological science, structural, chemical, civil, mining or petroleum engineering, computer science, planetary geology, comparative planetology, geophysics, meteorology, hydrology, oceanography, physical geography, marine geology, and cartography. OR B.

Combination of Education and Experience: Course work as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. (Note: Acceptable experience may have been gained through geological field or laboratory work that provided a means of obtaining professional knowledge of the theory and application of the principles of geology and closely related sciences, e.g., geophysics, geochemistry, or hydrology.

Such work generally must have involved making close observations, taking samples, handling various types of instruments and equipment, assembling geologic data from source materials, and analyzing and reporting findings orally and in writing. In some situations, professional scientific experience in other fields may be accepted in part as professional geological experience.

Such experience must have been preceded by appropriate education in geology or by professional geological experience, and must have contributed directly and significantly to the applicant's professional geological competence.

To receive credit for geological experience obtained in positions that are not full-time professional geological positions, the applicant is responsible for indicating clearly the actual time or percentage of time devoted to geologic duties within such positions, and for giving adequate descriptions of the geologic functions.) In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes analyzing environmental laws and regulations, perform environmental assessments, studies, inspections and/or surveys; AND planning and administering environmental programs, projects and activities characterized by environmental concerns related to improving and/or protecting air, land and water resources.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

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 United States Army Installation Management Command, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $93445 – $124031/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-04.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.