Environmental Protection Specialist

Environmental Protection Specialist

The incumbent serves as an Environmental Protection Specialist responsible for supporting and administering environmental compliance activities for park operations, planning, and development projects. The position ensures compliance with applicable environmental laws, regulations, and policies, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). At the GS-9 level, duties include:

• Assisting with the preparation and review of environmental compliance documents and analyses.
• Collecting, analyzing, and organizing environmental data for compliance studies and planning efforts.
• Conducting site visits and inspections to gather information and assess environmental conditions.
• Reviewing projects and activities for potential environmental impacts and compliance requirements.
• Coordinating with park staff, resource specialists, partner agencies, and the public to support environmental compliance activities.

In addition to the duties above, at the full performance GS-11 level, duties include:

• Independently preparing and reviewing environmental compliance documents, including Environmental Assessments (EAs) and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs).
• Providing technical guidance and recommendations on environmental compliance requirements and mitigation measures for proposed projects and activities.
• Coordinating with Federal, Tribal, state, and local agencies and representing the park on environmental compliance matters.