Environmental Protection Specialist (Direct Hire)
NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Wallops Island, VA, United States
Summary
As an Environmental Protection Specialist, you will advise Center management and personnel on environmental laws, policies and processes; and administer and oversee programs or projects that protect the environment, control pollution, remedy damage, and ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and policies.
Duties
Communicate compliance status and issues, coordinate with Center and Agency organizations, and collaborate with external stakeholders.
Perform technical and administrative duties to help ensure Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) remains in full compliance with all environmental regulatory permitting and compliance requirements in program areas.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Division, Directorate, and Center staff, contractors, regulatory agencies, other Federal agencies, and internal/external stakeholders.
Serve as subject‑matter expert on Federal, State, and Local environmental permitting and compliance requirements as they apply to Federal Facilities and to GSFC operations and activities.
Determine applicable environmental requirements, and assist NASA programs, project managers and contractors to implement cost‑effective requirements while minimizing impacts to mission.
Solicit input from NASA programs, contractors, tenants, and customers, to develop and present solutions to regulatory agencies to protect NASA's interests and resources, while preserving the integrity of GSFC environmental protection efforts.
Participate in partnering meetings with regulators, contractors, and GSFC tenants and partners to resolve environmental permitting and compliance issues. Negotiate with regulators on behalf of NASA.
Identify impacts and risks to GSFC projects, programs, or activities; provide options and alternatives for action to mitigate adverse impact.
Provide recommendations for environmental policy and legislative changes, research requirements, perform technical evaluations, and make compliance recommendations.
Communicate issues/problems; coordinate assignments, actionable events, milestones, deadlines, and time frames for completion.
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.
If selected, you will be required to complete a financial disclosure statement.
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‑13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑12 level:
Applying principles, methods, and practices in areas related to environmental science, physical science and disciplines sufficient to manage air emissions program;
Serving as a subject‑matter expert on federal, state, and/or local environmental permitting and compliance requirements related to environmental protection;
Implementing compliance programs in one of the following areas: petroleum storage, drinking water, wastewater, or storm water.
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.
NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI‑assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit
NASA’s AI guidance
to review the policy during the application process.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional Information 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.
If you have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must:
Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position. The questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility.
Meet the minimum qualifications requirements for the position.
Submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP as indicated in
Required Documents .
For additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, click here:
CTAP/ICTAP guide .
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;
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.
Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Learn more about federal benefits .
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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Duties
Communicate compliance status and issues, coordinate with Center and Agency organizations, and collaborate with external stakeholders.
Perform technical and administrative duties to help ensure Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) remains in full compliance with all environmental regulatory permitting and compliance requirements in program areas.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Division, Directorate, and Center staff, contractors, regulatory agencies, other Federal agencies, and internal/external stakeholders.
Serve as subject‑matter expert on Federal, State, and Local environmental permitting and compliance requirements as they apply to Federal Facilities and to GSFC operations and activities.
Determine applicable environmental requirements, and assist NASA programs, project managers and contractors to implement cost‑effective requirements while minimizing impacts to mission.
Solicit input from NASA programs, contractors, tenants, and customers, to develop and present solutions to regulatory agencies to protect NASA's interests and resources, while preserving the integrity of GSFC environmental protection efforts.
Participate in partnering meetings with regulators, contractors, and GSFC tenants and partners to resolve environmental permitting and compliance issues. Negotiate with regulators on behalf of NASA.
Identify impacts and risks to GSFC projects, programs, or activities; provide options and alternatives for action to mitigate adverse impact.
Provide recommendations for environmental policy and legislative changes, research requirements, perform technical evaluations, and make compliance recommendations.
Communicate issues/problems; coordinate assignments, actionable events, milestones, deadlines, and time frames for completion.
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.
If selected, you will be required to complete a financial disclosure statement.
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‑13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑12 level:
Applying principles, methods, and practices in areas related to environmental science, physical science and disciplines sufficient to manage air emissions program;
Serving as a subject‑matter expert on federal, state, and/or local environmental permitting and compliance requirements related to environmental protection;
Implementing compliance programs in one of the following areas: petroleum storage, drinking water, wastewater, or storm water.
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.
NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI‑assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit
NASA’s AI guidance
to review the policy during the application process.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional Information 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.
If you have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must:
Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position. The questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility.
Meet the minimum qualifications requirements for the position.
Submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP as indicated in
Required Documents .
For additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, click here:
CTAP/ICTAP guide .
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;
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.
Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Learn more about federal benefits .
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full‑time, part‑time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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