Environmental Protection Specialist

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Bridgeport, WA

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About The Position

Serves as an Environmental Protection Specialist in the Compliance Section, ensuring environmental compliance and protection for the Chief Joseph Dam Project, a major hydroelectric facility on the Columbia River. The role supports environmental programs governed by the Clean Water Act/National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and Pollution Prevention Act.

The specialist inspects dam and powerhouse facilities, equipment, and operations; collects field samples and compiles compliance data; and analyzes laboratory reports to identify potentially hazardous conditions and report notices of violation. The role also supports permit updates, environmental databases and annual compliance reports, technical reviews of project plans and specifications, remediation actions, and environmental training for project staff.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience assisting in implementation or administration of environmental compliance programs or projects governed by environmental laws and regulations, and conducting environmental inspections, field sampling, or monitoring activities; or qualifying graduate education or a combination of education and experience.
• If qualifying through education, a master's or equivalent graduate degree, or two full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, in a relevant field such as Environmental Science, Environmental Protection, or Biology.
• Applicants who have held a General Schedule position within the past 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at GS-07 or equivalent.
• Obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license and a valid government driver's license within one month.
• Complete a pre-employment physical and participate in the Medical Surveillance Program.
• Use protective safety equipment and clothing when required during normal duties and spill response.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Meet an eligible employment authority category listed in the announcement.

Responsibilities

• Support environmental programs covering the Clean Water Act/NPDES, RCRA, NEPA, and the Pollution Prevention Act.
• Conduct compliance inspections of dam and powerhouse facilities, equipment, and operations for adherence to local, state, federal, and Department of the Army environmental regulations.
• Collect water, wastewater, stormwater, and hazardous-substance samples; ensure monitoring equipment is properly calibrated; and compile compliance data.
• Analyze and interpret chemical and environmental laboratory reports to identify potentially hazardous conditions and report notices of violation.
• Assist with updating environmental permits, maintaining computer databases, and writing annual compliance reports.
• Participate in technical reviews of project plans, specifications, and cost estimates to assess environmental impacts and compliance.
• Coordinate environmental remediation actions and track action items.
• Assist in developing and delivering environmental training to project staff.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Potential authorization of advanced in-hire, recruitment incentive, relocation incentive, student loan repayment, and/or advanced leave accrual.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level