Environmental Protection Specialist (Direct-Hire)
Job Description
Summary
As an Environmental Protection Specialist with the Environmental Management Office (EMO) you will be responsible for overall environmental compliance for programs such as the Center's Water Quality, Hazardous Materials Management, Pesticide Management, and Natural Resource Management Programs.
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.
- Lead the planning, implementation, and technical oversight for environmental compliance programs, such as water quality; hazardous material and toxic substances management; natural resources and pesticides management.
- Oversee the hazardous material management program which includes Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act reporting and Toxic Substances Control Act compliance. Assist personnel with mitigation strategies to meet regulations.
- Oversee the water compliance program which operates under three permits and an Administrative Order. Act as the Dual Combined Administrator of VA Department of Environmental Quality, Erosion and Sediment Control and Stormwater Management program.
- Manage the Natural Resources Management and Pesticides Management Programs. Complete Section 7 or wetland consultations. Ensure the Natural Resource Management Plan (NRMP) is updated and implemented.
- Review projects and operations, determine impacts due to permit conditions and/or regulations and recommend mitigation strategies; Recommend design guidelines and contract language to ensure environmental compliance.
- Perform inspections of equipment, operations, and construction sites to ensure compliance with regulations and permit conditions. Point of contact in regulatory negotiations and inspections. Ensure corrective actions are completed in a timely manner
- Perform environmental support contractor oversight including guiding and evaluating contractor effort and monitoring compliance with requirements. Assess progress in relation to the established statement of work, schedule, and resources allotted.
Requirements
- 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/trial 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.
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-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level:
- Supporting all aspects of environmental compliance programs such as water quality (stormwater and sanitary), hazardous material management and/or natural resource management;
- Reviewing projects, determining impacts due to permit conditions and/or regulations and recommending mitigation strategies;
- Recommending design guidelines and contract language to ensure environmental compliance; and
- Conducting inspections and recommending mitigation strategies to ensure environmental compliance.
To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level:
- Overseeing the management and the implementation of environmental compliance programs such as water quality (stormwater and sanitary), hazardous material management and/or natural resource management; Environmental permit strategy and execution and negotiating with stakeholders;
- Overseeing project reviews, determining impacts due to permit conditions and/or regulations and recommending mitigation strategies;
- Developing policy, design guidelines and contract language to ensure environmental compliance; and
- Conducting inspections and execution of corrective actions to ensure environmental compliance.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Evaluation
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Direct Hire Authority: These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. Category rating and veterans' preference will not be considered in evaluating applicants. For more information on Direct Hire Authority, please see: OPM Direct Hire Fact Sheet.
Veterans: Under the provisions of Direct Hire Authority, veterans' preference does not apply. However, applicants who are eligible for veterans' preference are encouraged to include that information in their application and submit supporting documentation (i.e. DD-214, or other substantiating documents). For more information please see: Veterans' Preference information on the FedsHireVets website.
You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications and eligibility requirements listed in this vacancy announcement. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the assessment questionnaire. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or assessment questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.
You will be assessed on the following competencies:
- Compliance
- Compliance Inspection
- Technical Competence
- Attention to Detail
NASA considers paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
NASA will not ask you to disclose criminal history record information during the application process or before we make a conditional/tentative offer of employment. If you apply for this position and are selected, NASA will conduct a suitability/security background investigation after you accept a tentative job offer. If you feel you are asked to disclose your criminal history before you accept a tentative offer and wish to file a complaint within 30 days, please contact: [email protected].
Required Documents
All submitted resumes must not exceed two (2) pages in length. Resumes longer than two pages will be rejected by USAJOBS. Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize including experience and relevant qualifications that directly align with the position advertised. All work experience and accomplishments must be associated with dates (month/year) to allow for accurate qualification assessment.
A complete application package includes a resume, required documents and completion of the vacancy announcement questionnaire. Please see this guidance: . Your resume should describe your specialized experience and support your answers to the vacancy announcement questionnaire.
Please note: if any of the following types of information are included on your resume, your application package will be disqualified:
- Classified or government sensitive information.
- Social Security Number (SSN)
- Photos of yourself
- Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.
- Encrypted and digitally signed documents.
The following documents are required:
- Resume
There may be other supporting documents (licenses, certification, veterans preference, etc.), depending on your answers to the questionnaire and job announcement description, that you may have to submit, please verify your application. Do not submit an OF-306 with your application.
If you are a surplus or displaced employee (CTAP and ICTAP), submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP. This includes copies of your agency notice, most recent Performance Rating and most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) noting current position, grade level, and duty location.
Official documents are required at the time of appointment for verification of eligibility and qualifications.
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Job Details
- Department
- Mechanical
- Category
- Business & Finance
- Employment Type
- Contract
- Location
- Hampton, Virginia
- Posted
- Mar 4, 2026, 07:00 PM
- Listed
- Mar 5, 2026, 12:15 AM
- Compensation
- $90,838 - $140,426 per year
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