Public Notice - Environmental Protection Specialist (Direct Hire)

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration; Washington (District of Columbia); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NASA seeks candidates for environmental compliance roles across centers, with the ability to operate at GS-11/12/13 levels. The position covers permitting, compliance monitoring, and hazardous waste management, spanning multiple facilities and mission environments.

Qualifying experience ranges from supporting permits and regulatory requirements to providing technical guidance on environmental policies. Strong data skills and coordination with mission teams are essential.

Formación

• Specialized experience related to permitting or operations for environmental compliance.
• Experience with environmental policies, procedures, and systems affecting operations and missions.
• Experience using computer programs and databases to manage and track environmental protection programs.

Responsabilidades

• Implement risk management to ensure compliance with environmental laws and permits.
• Assist with environmental audits, surveys, inspections.
• Manage hazardous materials, air emissions, water discharges, and waste disposal programs.

Conocimientos

Regulatory compliance

Environmental data management

Policy interpretation

Educación

Doctoral degree in a relevant field

Graduate study toward Ph.D./doctoral degree

LL.M. (related)

Herramientas

Computer databases

Descripción del empleo

Summary

Positions advertised are in various organizations across NASA. NASA may fill positions in any of the following series, at any grade level, and any location listed in this announcement (GS-0028 at the GS-11/12/13 levels).

Summary

Positions advertised are in various organizations across NASA. NASA may fill positions in any of the following series, at any grade level, and any location listed in this announcement (GS-0028 at the GS-11/12/13 levels).

Duties

• Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
• Implementing a risk management system to assure ongoing compliance with environmental laws and regulations and permits.
• Participates and assists with activities for NASA and external environmental audits, surveys, inspections, etc.
• Manages hazardous material, air emissions, water discharges and hazardous waste disposal programs for assigned Center facilities and installations.
• Supports implementation of computer systems for the management or air, petroleum or waste programs.
• Manages environmental programs such as Air Quality, Water Quality, Waste, Petroleum, Oils and Lubricants, and the Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan.
• Measures the effectiveness of existing environmental programs and recommends to management modifications to existing programs as needed to meet changing environmental requirements.
• Performs monitoring activities to determine the compliance of facilities and operations, such as inspections stormwater management features, emergency generators, petroleum storage tanks.
• Prepares documentation, plans or reports for submission to Federal or State agencies in compliance with permit or regulatory requirements, such as biennial waste reports, tank inspection logs, and quarterly air monitoring reports.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
• This position may require a one-year probationary period. If selected, the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11. See Additional Information section
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Position subject to pre-employment background investigation or higher-level clearance. Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
• Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
• Duty location will be determined upon selection. This position is not designated as remote; however, may be authorized to perform work from an approved duty location based on mission needs and supervisory approval, consistent with Agency policy.
• To be considered for employment, you must submit your complete application by 11:59 PM ET on October 27, 2026.

Qualifications

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.

To qualify for GS-11, you must have:

• One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level:
• Assisting with technical activities related to permitting or operations of facilities and infrastructure to support compliance with environmental regulations;
• Providing information on established environmental policies, procedures, and systems affecting operations and mission activities;
• Utilizing computer programs and databases to support the management and tracking of environmental protection programs.

OR

• Completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or equivalent) in an appropriate field

OR

• Completed 3 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree in an appropriate field

OR

• LL.M., if related

OR

• Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b), c) and d) above

To qualify for GS-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level:

• Applying environmental laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to assess environmental activities involving permitting, compliance monitoring, and hazardous waste management;
• Providing technical guidance and recommendations on environmental policies, procedures, and requirements related to operations, facilities, and mission activities;
• Applying environmental program guidelines and coordinating with mission and mission support organizations to support environmental compliance and program activities.

To qualify for GS-13, you must have one-year related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level:

• Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to resolve environmental compliance or policy issues;
• Providing technical guidance and recommendations to management and other officials on environmental matters involving environmental reviews, spill preparedness and response, compliance inspections, permitting, and waste management;
• Interpreting and applying environmental program guidelines and coordinating with mission and mission support organizations to support implementation of environmental requirements.

Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job.

Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Super-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of super intelligent (SI) or SI-assisted tools during the application process.

Promotion Potential

The full performance level (FPL) will vary based on the position in which the selectee is placed and does not default to the highest grade advertised.

Education

Basic Requirement: If you are using education completed in the United States to meet the qualification requirements, your degree must have been awarded from a college or university that is accredited by a recognized accrediting organization. For a list of schools that meet this criteria, go to http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. These education credentials must be 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/.

All degrees must have been received in the year of, or any year subsequent to the original date of accreditation.

Additional information

In the Announcement Questionnaire, you will be prompted to select the location and lowest grade you wish to be considered for.

Other duty locations not specifically listed on this announcement may be considered at management's discretion.

Additional selections may be made for similar positions across NASA within the local commuting area(s) of the location(s) identified in this announcement.

By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) within NASA. CTAP/ICTAP will be cleared for any additional selection from this announcement.

For purposes of Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) selection priority, well-qualified is defined as possessing knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies which clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position, as determined through SME review of the resume/application. If you have special priority selection rights under ICTAP, you must:

• Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position.
• Exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position.
• Submit proof that you meet the requirements for ICTAP as indicated in "Required Documents."

For additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, click here - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/#ictap.

Any applicant that received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) from the federal government within the last five years based of the closing date of this announcement, if selected, may be required to repay the full amount prior to establishing a start date. For additional information on the VSIP repayment requirement, click here - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/voluntary-separation-incentive-payments/.

Per Executive Order 14343, this position is not part of a bargaining unit.

Probationary Period

You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. If selected, the requirement to serve such period will be determined by Title 5 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 11.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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