[Hiring] Environmental Protection Specialist @National Aeronautics and Space Administration Headquarters

Role Description

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).

• 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 of 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 of 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.

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 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 of directly 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.

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 period.
• You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Position subject to pre-employment background investigation or higher-level clearance.
• 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.

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.