The following is a list of government job openings in the environmental sector.

  • Department Of Health And Human Services, Health & Human Services, Indian Health Service (IHS)
    Job Opportunity: Institutional Environmental Health Program Manager

    Summary: Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American! At the Department of Health and Human Services you can give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere. Join HHS and help to make our world healthier, safer and better for all Americans.

    Responsibilities Include: Incumbent serves as an Institutional Environmental Health Program Manager responsible for the overall administration of the IHS Institutional Environmental Health (IEH) Program. Plans, implements, and evaluates the program for the protection of patents, staff, and visitors at IHS facilities. Serves as a technical advisor to area and service unit staff on health and safety concerns in child care, educational, correctional facilities on Indian lands. Provides consultation, program coordination, technical guidance and leadership in IEH matters to IHS Area Institutional Environmental Health Officers, IHS programs/staff, tribal leaders and other Federal, state and local agencies. Directs, coordinates, and monitors the IHS Occupational Safety & Health program and the IHS radiation safety program. Serves as the IHS consultant on nosocomial infection control. Evaluates and arranges the agency-wide educational and training needs of Area and service unit IEH staff in environmental health and safety regulations, practices, and procedures appropriate to the healthcare environment. Develops policies and guidelines. Develops budget justification documents and responds to congressional inquiries concerning IEH activities.

    Qualifications Include: GS-14: Candidate must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level.

    A. Basic Requirements: Degree: major study in an academic field related to the health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position.

    B. Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major field of study or specific course requirements generally as stated in paragraph A in the individual occupational requirements. Where specific course requirements are not indicated in paragraph A, the number of semester hours required to constitute a major field of study is the amount specified by the college or university attended. If this number cannot be obtained, 24 semester hours will be considered as equivalent to a major field of study. The nature and quality of this required course work must have been such that it would serve as a prerequisite for more advanced study in the field or subject-matter area. Related course work generally refers to courses that may be accepted as part of the program major.

    Salary: $98,033 - $127,442

    To Apply:
    Submit Inquiries To:
    Amy Pooton
    Phone: 301-443-6520
    TDD: 301-443-6394
    Email: HQDHR@ihs.gov

    Or write:
    DHHS/Indian Health Service
    801 Thompson Ave., Suite 120
    Suite 230
    Rockville, MD 20852 US

    The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

    Deadline for submission is: June 16, 2008

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  • Environmental Protection Agency
    Job Opportunity: Environmental Protection Specialist

    Summary: Founded in 1970, EPA is a dynamic organization employing people from diverse backgrounds dedicated to improving and preserving the quality of public health and the environment. EPA seeks to recruit exceptional men and women who will work in new creative ways that are cleaner for the environment, cheaper for business and taxpayers, and smarter for America's future. This position is located in Region 1, Office of Ecosystem Protection, Grants, Indian Program and Municipal Assistance Branch, Boston, MA. The incumbent will serve as an Environmental Protection Specialist.

    Responsibilities Include: The Unit Grant Program Specialist works across the various programs in the Grants, Tribal and Urban Unit to provide the full range of Project Officer duties and responsibilities for assigned projects and grants. This position will assist in the implementation of EPA's diverse grant programs across the Grants, Tribal and Urban Unit and provide general assistance to the Chief of Grants, Tribal and Municipal Assistance Branch including regular communication with the Grants, Tribal and Urban Unit programs and a diverse set of grantees external to the Agency. Serves as Project Officer for a variety of grants and cooperation agreements. Reviews grantee proposals and work plans. Participates as needed in regional and national program discussions. Analyzes and formulates recommendations for a variety of multimedia environmental issues, policy changes, and initiatives and communication with EPA programs, federal agencies, tribes, regional and national organizations, nonprofit organizations, universities and other organizations with an interest in multimedia environmental programs and issues.

    Qualifications Include: For the GS-7 level: 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement or 1 year equivalent to at least GS-5.

    For the GS-9 level: master's or equivalent degree or two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., or one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 level.

    Salary: $39,857.00 - $63,384.00

    To Apply: Submit Inquiries To:
    Jason Grazick
    Phone: 617-918-1050
    Fax: 617-918-0050
    TDD: 617-918-1189
    Email: Grazick.Jason@epa.gov

    Or write:
    Environmental Protection Agency
    One Congress Street
    Suite 100 (MHR)
    Boston, MA 02114
    Fax: 617-918-0050

    The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

    Deadline for submission is: June 10, 2008

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  • USDA Forest Service, Southern Research Station
    Job Opportunity: Assistant Director for Operations

    Summary: The Southern Research Station will soon advertise a long-term detail for the Assistant Director of Operations, GS-14, located in Asheville, North Carolina. This detail is expected to be for one year but may be extended for a longer period. The Assistant Director is retiring in July 2008, and this is an interim step to allow time to determine the optimum configuration of SRS's Executive Team.

    Responsibilities Include: This position is responsible for the planning, coordinating, and management of a broad and complex program of technical and administrative support services. The incumbent participates as a member of the executive decision making group (Executive Team) in planning developing, coordinating, and integrating all phases of administrative support for the SRS. The incumbent also works with a Board of Directors in providing Acquisition Management support to the SRS and a number of Region 8 units. This individual also supervises the two national Multicultural Workforce Strategic Initiatives hosted by the SRS.

    Salary: Unknown

    To Apply: Interested applicants should submit application inquiries to:
    Bettie McGuire, Assistant Director, Operations
    E-Mail: bmcguire@fs.fed.us
    Phone: (828) 257-4308
    Fax: (828) 259-0513

    USDA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

    Deadline for submission is: June 10, 2008

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    The job positions that are featured below have expired. They have been kept on this page, however, so that students will have an idea of the variety of jobs that are available in environmental and related fields.



  • Department Of Agriculture, Forest Service
    Job Opportunity: Environmental Coordinator

    Responsibilities Include:
    • Participates in the development of natural resource plans and policies for the organization for the coordination of contracted NEPA documents.
    • Participates in, coordinates, and/or manages natural resources programs and projects.


    Qualifications Include:
    • Ability to communicate in writing.
    • Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
    • Ability to analyze natural resource management issues and problems.
    • Knowledge of the principles, theories, concepts, methods and techniques of a scientific discipline.
    • Successful completion of a full four-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree with at least 24 semester/36 quarter hours in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position being filled. OR Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to the requirements in above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.
    • In addition to meeting the basic entry qualification requirements, applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in collecting data and/or participating in experiments, studies, or investigations in fields of science concerned with living organisms, their distribution, characteristics, life processes, and adaptations and relations to the environment; OR experience in natural resources management, such as forest land management, recreation resource management, or wilderness area management, etc.


    Salary: $65,315.00 - 84,913.00

    To Apply: Submit Inquiries To:
    For questions about this job:
    ASC-HCM Staffing
    Phone: 1-877-372-7248
    Fax: 505-563-9991
    TDD: 866-327-8877
    Email: fsjobs@fs.fed.us

    The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

    Deadline for submission is: May 12, 2008

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  • The Bureau of Land Management (BLM)
    Job Opportunity: Forester (Lead Timber Sale Contract Administrator)

    Summary: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is an agency within the U.S. Department of the Interior, administers 264 million acres of America's public lands, located primarily in the 12 Western States. The BLM manages for wildlife, recreation, timber harvest, livestock grazing, mineral extraction and other public uses. It is our friendly and supportive culture that separates us from other Federal agencies. The BLM is focused on supporting your career objectives and professional growth while encouraging a balance between your work life and personal life. For additional information about the BLM, please visit http://www.blm.gov. This position is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. To learn more about the area please visit the Las Vegas Nevada Chamber of Commerce website at http://www.lvchamber.com/.

    Responsibilities Include:
  • The incumbent, as Team Leader of an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), is responsible for the development and completion of Wilderness Management Plans (WMP's) and associated NEPA documentation. The incumbent is responsible for the planning format and input for all sections of the WMP's. The position distributes work and makes day-to-day adjustments to accommodate changing priorities and provides instructions, procedures, work methods, and on-the-job training to employees. The incumbent also reviews work in progress and insures compliance with procedures, methods, and deadlines.
  • Public contact and documentation is the responsibility of the incumbent. This includes scheduling interagency and public meetings, recording comments, initiating responses and
  • Systematically ensures that the WMP's meet specific public input regulations.
  • The incumbent develops management action alternatives, using sound judgment and negotiating skills to determine an array of viable alternatives in compliance with CEQ and NEPA guidelines. Work with various resource specialists and user groups to develop management
  • Strategies that are consistent with laws and regulations.
  • The incumbent is responsible for the completion and quality of the WMP's and associated NEPA documentation. This involves guidance of the IDT for in-depth analysis, scheduling proof reading and editing.


    • Qualifications Include:
  • CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS), or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service System Law. To register or verify registration with the SSS visit http://www.sss.gov.
  • If appointed to this position, while a BLM employee you cannot hold an active real estate license, and you cannot have an interest in Federal lands, or hold stocks in firms that have interest in Federal lands.
  • BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A background investigation is required for all Federal employees. If selected for this position you must successfully complete and pass the appropriate background investigation prior to entry on duty. Any offer of employment will be tentative until the agency has received verification of successful completion and passing of the investigation. A failure to submit the required forms will be grounds for withdrawal of a tentative job offer. A failure to successfully complete and pass the background investigation may be grounds for termination of appointment.
  • PROBATIONARY or TRIAL PERIOD: Appointment to this position MAY include a requirement for a one-year probationary or trial period.
  • DIRECT DEPOSIT: All new employees of the Bureau of Land Management must identify a financial institution prior to appointment.
  • WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is normally performed in an office environment, although some outside field trips will be required.
  • Field work may include hiking or driving motorized vehicles over rough terrain in remote in remote areas in varying kinds of temperature and weather conditions. Office work will periodically involve abnormal and stressful situations involving the completion of work with short deadlines and other factors.
  • TRAVEL: Occasional travel may be required.
  • Education and experience may be combined to meet the qualification requirement.


    • Salary: $54,494.00 - 70,843.00

    To Apply: Submit Inquiries To:
    Human Resources
    Phone: 775-861-6431
    Email: nvjobs@nv.blm.gov

    The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

    Deadline for submission is: May 12, 2008

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  • Environmental Protection Agency - Office of Air & Radiation, Office of Transportation and Air Quality
    Job Opportunity: Environmental Protection Specialist

    Summary: The Office of Transportation and Air Quality's mission is "To reconcile mobile sources with the environment by advancing clean fuels and technology and promoting livable communities." Our work makes a direct and lasting contribution to overall air quality, and our vision is for clean air that is safe to breathe and protects the global environment. We achieve our mission through the passion and dedication of our talented and diverse workforce. Our people share and reflect our core values, which are: results, innovation, agility, information, public service, diversity, optimism, communications, people, and accountability. You can learn more about the many programs in the Office's portfolio, read about our latest environmental challenges and accomplishments, and get to know a few of our outstanding employees by going to www.epa.gov/otaq.

    Responsibilities Include:
    • The person selected for this position is responsible for the directing and communicating activities in OTAQ, which is critical to EPA, OAR, and OTAQ missions. They will communicate the Agency's mobile sources related issues internally and to the public and will serve as the office's chief speech writer and communications materials editor. They will work directly with OTAQ's Director of Communications in performing this critical function. This activity requires high level understanding of OTAQ programs and activities as well as their policy implications.
    • The incumbent will be required to closely collaborate with the Administrator's press and communications staff, the OAR communications staff, and the EPA Press Office. They will serve to assist the EPA spokesperson on mobile source related issues, which are wide ranging and often controversial.
    • The person selected for this position must plan and execute communication strategies, messages, and develop materials used to announce major policy and initiatives and regulatory packages. This requires a detailed working knowledge of mobile source programs and Agency communication guidelines and policies.
    • The incumbent will prepare the Office Director and the Assistant Administrator for mobile source related press opportunities and other public appearances. Duties include the preparation of detailed briefing materials regarding complicated regulatory actions and policies for the Administrator and other high ranking personnel.
    • 0% of work time will be spent performing contract management duties.


    Qualifications Include:
    • Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position advertised by the closing date of the announcement. Only education or experience acquired before the filing deadline will be considered.
    • For additional information on qualification requirements, please go to the following website: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications. Applicants must have general and/or specialized experience and/or education as described in the Office of Personnel Management's Operating Manual for Qualifications Standards for General Schedule Positions.
    • MANDATORY (SELECTIVE PLACEMENT) FACTORS: In addition to the education and/or experience requirements above, you must also possess the following knowledge, skills, or abilities to qualify for this position:Experience working as a speech writer for high-profile events involving top officials for a business, nonprofit organization, or public official; OR, progressively responsible experience at a public relations firm or office.
    • Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the position advertised by the closing date of the announcement. Only education or experience before the filing deadline will be considered.
    • For additional information on qualification requirements, please go to the following website: http://www.opm.gov/qualifications.


    Salary: $69,764.00 - 107,854.00

    To Apply:
    Submit Inquiries To:
    Human Resources Office
    Phone: 734-214-4950
    Fax: 734-214-4550
    Email: NVFEL-HRO@epa.gov

    The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

    Deadline for submission is: May 6, 2008

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  • Department Of Agriculture, Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service, Marketing & Regulatory Programs
    Job Opportunity: Supervisory Biologist - National Environmental Manager

    Summary: You can make a difference! The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Marketing and Regulatory Programs (MRP) needs bright, energetic and committed professionals to facilitate the domestic and international marketing of U.S. agricultural products and to protect the health and care of animals and plants in the United States. MRP offers an array of occupations and is committed to diversity in the workplace. We operate in domestic and global markets. Be part of an organization that protects the health and agriculture of the American people. Join our team!

    Responsibilities Include: The duties described are for the full-performance level. At developmental grade levels, assignments will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity.

    This position is responsible for the coordination and development of all matters and functions within the Wildlife Services program involving management of environmental issues. Incumbent provides leadership in developing and presenting policy recommendations. Conducts technical assessments of environmental effects of research activities as related to operational program needs. Plays a key role in providing continuous advice, direction and policy guidance to headquarters and field officials. Develops and produces environmental analyses.

    Qualifications Include: To qualify, you MUST meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

    You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the next lower level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is demonstrated by providing the coordination and development involving the management of environmental issues.
    AND
    Basic Requirements:
    Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR
    Combination of education and experience--Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

    Salary: 82,961.00 - 127,442.00 USD per year

    To Apply: APPLICATION MATERIALS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED BY MAIL OR EMAIL SENT TO THE HR FRANCHISE OFFICE. IF YOU DO SEND THEM DIRECTLY TO THE HR FRANCHISE OFFICE BY MAIL OR EMAIL, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION. You must provide a complete Application Package, which includes both of the following parts:

    1. Your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire, and 2. Your résumé or application form; and any other supporting documents needed (such as DD214 to show veterans' preference, or transcripts, for example.) You're encouraged to complete both of these steps online.
    For questions about this job:
    Human Resources
    Phone: 301-734-8428
    Fax: 301-734-4984
    TDD: 301-734-4953
    Email: Marlin.R.Moses-Clark@aphis.usda.gov

    The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

    Deadline for submission is: April 11, 2008

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  • Department Of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration
    Job Opportunity: Environmental Protection Specialist

    Responsibilities Include: The incumbent is responsible for assisting the Manager, Space Systems Development Division in the accomplishment of the environmental program within the Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation. Serves as a Commercial Space Transportation Environmental Expert on commercial space launch and reentry vehicles. Provides expert environmental information to new and existing launch companies seeking environmental approval from the Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation. Reviews environmental data submitted by a commercial space launch, reentry or site operator to determine whether the information is sufficient for a decision by the Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation. The incumbent will develop national guidance and procedures for FAA processing of applications received from space launch, reentry and spaceport operators. Develops decision papers and briefing papers for FAA senior officials regarding proposals received by the agency. Provides liaison with the FAA's Office of Environment and Energy, the Office of the Chief Counsel and with other environmental industry representatives. Provides nationwide expertise on NEPA requirements with respect to new Launch Vehicles and new Spaceport site/expansion. Incumbent will provide coordination with other government agencies, such as the Environmental Protection Agency, Fish and Wildlife Service, Bureau of Land Management, etc., during the evaluation of an environmental impact assessment.

    Qualifications Include: All applicants must demonstrate one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower pay band (FV-H) or grade level (FG/GS-12) in the Federal government. Specialized experience is defined as experience which is in, or directly related to, the line of work of the position to be filled and which has equipped the applicant with particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of that position. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been at least equivalent to the next lower pay band or grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization.

    Salary: $69,633.00 - 107,955.00

    To Apply: You must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy. Your application must have a status of "Submitted" before 12:00 AM (midnight) CST on the Close Date for it to be accepted. Documentation of Veteran's Preference - documentation showing entitlement to veteran's preference, e.g., copy of honorable discharge, DD-214. Applicants claiming ten-point veteran's preference (i.e., disability, widow, or mother preference) must submit Standard Form 15 with documentary proof. (Do not submit original documents.), upon request.

    For more information, contact: Teryl Smith
    Phone: 202-267-8012
    Email: teryl.smith@faa.gov
    Or write:
    FAA Washington Headquarters
    Personnel Services Division, AHP-200
    800 Independence Ave, SW, RM 523
    Washington, District of Columbia 20591
    US

    The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

    Deadline for submission is: April 10, 2008

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  • National Park Service, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
    Job Opportunity: Park Guide, GS-0090-04, SAFR

    Summary: This vacancy announcement will be used to fill 4 positions at this time, however, it may be used to fill additional similar vacancies. These positions are located at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park in San Francisco, California. These are seasonal temporary positions, with work not to exceed 1039 hours in a service year. Under this type of appointment, selectee(s) may be eligible for rehire in future seasons. The employees of the National Park Service care for the special places that are the heritage of all Americans. Since its inception in 1916, the National Park Service has been dedicated to the preservation and management of this country's outstanding natural, historical, and recreational resources. Experience Your America and build a fulfilling career by joining the National Park Service. The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the national park system for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. Go to the bottom of this "page" and click on "Print Preview" to view and/or print the whole announcement. You are encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application package. Your application may not get full consideration if you do not follow the instructions as outlined.

    Responsibilities Include: These positions are located in the Division of Interpretation and Visitor Services at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. The incumbents are responsible for a wide variety of interpretive and visitor service duties. The incumbents develop interpretive programs and present them to a wide variety of audiences including international and national visitors as well as local audiences, youth, and family groups. The incumbents plan and conduct maritime demonstration programs, research maritime historical topics, and educate and inform visitors about the significance of the park resources and about the laws/rules/ regulations relating to the protection of these resources. The incumbents offer first aid services and educate visitors about the potential hazards that may be encountered aboard historic vessels. Position will be filled at the GS-4 level. Employees in temporary appointments cannot receive promotions.

    Qualifications Include: Applicants must possess six (6) months of general experience and six (6) months of specialized experience for a total of one year of experience as defined below; or two years of post high school education as specified below; or an equivalent combination of the two, by the closing date of the announcement in order to be considered. General Experience is (1) Any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position, or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation.

    Specialized Experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. For Park Guide positions, specialized experience is experience that involved oral presentation of historical, scientific, or program information to groups; or developing and/or revising technical, historical, or scientific information for oral presentation to groups. Examples of specialized experience could include park guide or tour leader; naturalist; environmental educator or teacher; or other similar work.

    To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level. (Excess specialized experience can substitute for general experience; but excess general experience cannot be substituted for required specialized experience.)

    Salary: 14.91 - 19.38 USD Hourly

    To Apply: APPLICATION MATERIALS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED BY MAIL OR EMAIL SENT TO THE HR FRANCHISE OFFICE. IF YOU DO SEND THEM DIRECTLY TO THE HR FRANCHISE OFFICE BY MAIL OR EMAIL, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION. You must provide a complete Application Package, which includes both of the following parts:

    1. Your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire, and
    2. Your résumé or application form; and any other supporting documents needed (such as DD214 to show veterans' preference, or transcripts, for example.) You're encouraged to complete both of these steps online at http://www.usajobs.gov/

    The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

    Deadline for submission is: April 9, 2008

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  • Environmental Protection Agency
    Job Opportunity
    Environmental Engineer, GS-0819-11 / 12

    SUMMARY: Founded in 1970, EPA is a dynamic organization employing people from diverse backgrounds dedicated to improving and preserving the quality of public health and the environment. EPA seeks to recruit exceptional men and women who will work in new creative ways that are cleaner for the environment, cheaper for business and taxpayers, and smarter for America's future.

    This position is located in the Office of Water, Office of Science & Technology, Engineering and Analysis Division, Technology & Statistics Branch, Washington, DC. The Engineering and Analysis Division has the sole responsibility for developing, proposing, and promulgating effluent limitations, guidelines, new source performance standards and pretreatment standards for industrial point source discharges; assuring the adequacy and validity of scientific, economic and technical data and findings used as support for the effluent limitations and standards; gathering, developing and analyzing data and background information basic to the annual review and periodic revisions of the limitations and standards; and developing technical information required by the judicial review and periodic revisions of the limitations and standards.


    Responsibilities Include:

    • The incumbent provides technical advice and assistance in the engineering aspects of water use and wastewater treatment in an industrial or commercial setting. Incumbent uses existing engineering theories and concepts but, based on personal experience in related situations, has to modify them to meet specific project assignments. The incumbent monitors and directs EAD's contractors in performing engineering support to EAD. This may include reviewing contractor deliverables overseeing the contractor in the collection of data and identifying discrepancies in contractor's technical reports. The incumbent shall review and evaluate data and information and write background papers summarizing these data. The incumbent shall assist in preparing and presenting briefings to management and external groups. The incumbent consults with EAD's contractors, outside vendors and industry representatives on the latest design and developments as they affect a particular industry, and determines what waste control practices are currently available. The incumbent consults and coordinates with other engineers and scientists both in EPA and other agencies who are considered experts in incumbent's specialty areas. Participates in meetings or conferences within the Agency; and helps plan cooperative activities and devise concerted approaches to problems.


    Qualifications Include:

    • Experience or knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, and practices that can be applied to water programs. Experience writing plans, proposals, program materials related to environmental engineering/scientific issues. Experience that demonstrates skills in applying knowledge of engineering to solve environmental problems.


    Salary: $58,206.00 - 90,698.00

    To Apply:

    Send Mail to:
    Environmental Protection Agency
    Human Resources Staff: Team Vegas
    P. O. Box 98516
    Las Vegas, NV 89193-8516
    Fax: 702-798-2416

    For questions about this job:
    Team Vegas
    Phone: 702-798-2401
    Fax: 702-798-2416
    TDD: 702-798-2421
    Email: TeamVegas@epa.gov

    The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

    Deadline for submission is: March 6, 2008


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  • USDA Forest Service
    Job Opportunity
    Environmental Engineer GS-0819-12/12

    SUMMARY: The USDA Forest Service is in search of a Environmental Engineer. The focus of this position is primary design responsibility for a variety of environmental and sanitary engineering projects. In addition, the incumbent serves as a consultant, troubleshooter, and O&M expert for the zone Forests, Grasslands, and Districts. The incumbent s responsibility for these activities (1) encompasses all of the geographical area of the East Zone Forests and Grasslands, and to a lesser extent, the entire Region, (2) requires a full range of management, coordination, and technical engineering skills and decisions, (3) involves significant legislation and numerous and every-changing complex regulations, and (4) involves a level of responsibility that is significant to the success or failure of the overall Regional programs and projects as assigned. Performs environmental engineering project management and planning duties, such as scheduling and layout of operations, budget planning, and inspection and surveillance of materials, methods, and equipment used in tests and/or construction. Organizes, schedules, coordinates, and facilitates the timing, sequence, quality, quantity, and issues related to all such project and work requests. Oversees the designs of others such as consulting firms or in-house people. Requires extensive travel to the geographic locations in the zone and region.


    Responsibilities Include:

    • Develops, plans, and designs systems, equipment, or facilities for a broad range of inter-disciplinary activities and highly specialized functions that cut across conventional lines of engineering and scientific fields, such as environmental, mechanical, aeronautical, electrical and electronic engineering; computer science; instrumentation; tracking systems; communications systems, and project management. Determines requirements, location, and design specifications and estimates.
    • Provides technical guidance to contractor counterparts on documentation and requirements, including problem reports and troubleshooting plans. Ensures contractor performs in accordance with established procedures and that product conforms to specifications and requirements. Working with regulatory agencies to reach solutions and resolution of issues.
    • Provides advice and guidance when technical interpretation, opinion, or decisions are solicited. Consultations involve assessment of engineering design, modification, evaluations, specifications, construction or production, maintenance, improvements, repair, logistics support, operational capabilities and limitations, systems safety, or personnel training.


    Qualifications:

    • Must have, or be able to obtain within one year, registration as a professional Civil, Sanitary, or Environmental Engineer in the State of Montana.
    • Knowledge of the principles, concepts, and practices of environmental engineering.
    • Ability to meet and deal with others.
    • Ability to communicate in writing.
    • Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.


    Salary: $58,178.00 - 75,071.00

    To Apply:

    Submit Inquiries To:
    ASC HCM Staffing
    Phone: 877-372-7248
    Fax: 505-563-9992
    TDD: 1-866-327-8877
    Email: fsjobs@fs.fed.us
    or
    USDA
    Do not send mail. Refer to
    announcement for instructions
    Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109
    US
    Fax: 505-563-9992

    The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

    Deadline for submission is: February 15, 2008


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  • Department Of The Interior, Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs
    Job Opportunity
    Environmental Protection Specialist GS-0028-9/12

    SUMMARY: The Bureau of Indian Affairs is the lead agency for the United States in carrying on a government-to-government relationship with the tribal nations. A challenging and dynamic place to work, it enhances the quality of life, promotes economic opportunity, and carries out the responsibility to protect and improve the trust assets of American Indians, Indian tribes and Alaska Natives.

    NOTE: If the position is filled at a lower grade level, subsequent promotion to the next grade level will be processed without further competition under the Merit Promotion Program at such time as performance and qualification requirements are met and classification review discloses the duties being performed properly warrant classification to the next higher grade level.


    Responsibilities Include:

    • Under the general supervision of the Environmental Scientist, the incumbent serves as a field investigator, to assist with the development, coordination and implementation of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) projects.
    • Performs contaminant site visits and subsequent reports and recommendations, and conducting contaminant surveys for acquisitions of property into trust or restricted status.
    • Incumbent will have a major role in Bureau planning and coordination of Emergency Response and Spill Contingency Plans (ER), Natural Resource Damage Assessments and Restoration Plans (NRDAR), and Natural Disaster Response Planning (NDRP).
    • Serves as Bureau contact and on-scene technical expert at emergency response events that threaten Indian lands held in trust or restricted status.
    • Provides technical assistance in the form of verbal and written consultation based on knowledge of environmental laws, policy and regulations in resolving complex actions relating to hazardous and solid waste issues including activities related to mining, facility management, industrial actions, Bureau and tribal solid and hazardous waste facilities, and other Bureau and tribal operations that might involve hazardous or solid waste.
    • Ensures Bureau compliance with environmental laws and regulations. Provides coordination for contracts and grants by soliciting proposals from Tribes and Tribal compacting organizations for support of environmental cleanup and other issues.


    Qualifications:

    • (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for Administrative and Management Positions, GS-0028).
    • GS-12: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level.
    • GS-11: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.
    • GS-09: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level OR master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.
    • SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and is typically in or related to the position to be filled.


    Salary: $39,795.00 - 75,025.00

    To Apply:

    Submit Inquiries To:
    JU-08-05
    Phone: 405-247-1541
    Fax: 405-247-4991

    Or write:
    DOI/BIA Human Resources Office
    P.O. Box 1487
    (FedEx: 1 Mile North on Hwy. 281)
    Anadarko, OK 73005
    US
    Fax: 405-247-4991

    The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

    Deadline for submission is: February 7, 2008


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  • Department Of The Interior, Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs
    Job Opportunity
    Environmental Protection Specialist GS-0028-9/12

    SUMMARY: The Bureau of Indian Affairs is the lead agency for the United States in carrying on a government-to-government relationship with the tribal nations. A challenging and dynamic place to work, it enhances the quality of life, promotes economic opportunity, and carries out the responsibility to protect and improve the trust assets of American Indians, Indian tribes and Alaska Natives.
    NOTE: If the position is filled at a lower grade level, subsequent promotion to the next grade level will be processed without further competition under the Merit Promotion Program at such time as performance and qualification requirements are met and classification review discloses the duties being performed properly warrant classification to the next higher grade level.



    Responsibilities Include:

    • Under the general supervision of the Environmental Scientist, the incumbent serves as a field investigator, to assist with the development, coordination and implementation of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) projects. Performs contaminant site visits and subsequent reports and recommendations, and conducting contaminant surveys for acquisitions of property into trust or restricted status. Incumbent will have a major role in Bureau planning and coordination of Emergency Response and Spill Contingency Plans (ER), Natural Resource Damage Assessments and Restoration Plans (NRDAR), and Natural Disaster Response Planning (NDRP). Serves as Bureau contact and on-scene technical expert at emergency response events that threaten Indian lands held in trust or restricted status. Provides technical assistance in the form of verbal and written consultation based on knowledge of environmental laws, policy and regulations in resolving complex actions relating to hazardous and solid waste issues including activities related to mining, facility management, industrial actions, Bureau and tribal solid and hazardous waste facilities, and other Bureau and tribal operations that might involve hazardous or solid waste. Ensures Bureau compliance with environmental laws and regulations. Provides coordination for contracts and grants by soliciting proposals from Tribes and Tribal compacting organizations for support of environmental cleanup and other issues.


    Qualifications:

    • (OPM Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for Administrative and Management Positions, GS-0028).
    • GS-12: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level.
    • GS-11: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-9 grade level OR Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M., if related.
    • GS-09: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-7 grade level OR master’s or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.
    • SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA’s) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and is typically in or related to the position to be filled.


    Salary: $39,795.00 - 75,025.00

    To Apply:

    Submit Inquiries To:
    JU-08-05
    Phone: 405-247-1541
    Fax: 405-247-4991

    Or write:
    DOI/BIA Human Resources Office
    P.O. Box 1487
    (FedEx: 1 Mile North on Hwy. 281)
    Anadarko, OK 73005
    US
    Fax: 405-247-4991

    The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

    Deadline for submission is: February 7, 2008


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  • USDA Forest Service, R6, Fremont-Winema NF
    Job Opportunity
    Environmental Coordinator

    SUMMARY: Status eligibles - This announcement is open to current career or career-conditional federal employees with competitive status. Former career or career-conditional Federal employees in the competitive service who have held the target grade of the position or higher may apply and will be given concurrent consideration. Veterans Recruitment Authority (VRA) eligible, Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) eligible, persons with disabilities, disabled veterans with a 30% or more disability, former Peace Corps and VISTA volunteers may be considered under special hiring authorities. The applicant must furnish the required proof or certification of eligibility if selected.


    Responsibilities Include:

    • Participates in the development of natural resource plans and policies for the organization.
    • Participates in, coordinates, and/or manages natural resources programs and projects.


    Qualifications:

    • Ability to communicate in writing.
    • Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing.
    • Ability to analyze natural resource management issues and problems.
    • Ability to perform natural resources program management and oversight functions.
    • Knowledge of natural resource science to plan, conduct, and evaluate natural resource management studies and to develop work plans and project plans.


    Salary: $45,040.00 - 70,843.00

    To Apply:

    Submit Inquiries To:
    ASC-HCM Staffing
    Phone: 1-877-372-7248
    Fax: 1-505-563-9991
    Email: fsjobs@fs.fed.us

    Or write:
    Forest Service
    Do not send mail. Refer to announcement for instructions. Albuquerque, New Mexico 87109
    US
    Fax: 1-505-563-9991

    The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

    Deadline for submission is: February 5, 2008


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  • Department Of The Interior, National Park Service
    Job Opportunity
    Ecologist

    SUMMARY: Experience your America and build a fulfilling career by joining the National Park Service. Become a part of our mission to unite our past, our cultures and our special places, to establish important connections to the present and build a rich and lasting legacy for future generations. This position is located within the Division of Visitor and Resource Protection, Fire and Aviation Branch at Grand Canyon National Park. One position will be filled through this vacancy announcement. This position may be located either on the South Rim of the Grand Canyon or in Flagstaff, Arizona. Applications will be accepted from all qualified U.S. Citizens, previous Federal experience is not required. This position is also being advertised under merit promotion procedures (open to all current Federal employees who are serving under a career or career-conditional appointment; to former Federal employees who have reinstatement eligibility; to ICTAP/CTAP eligibles and to VEOA eligibles). To be considered under merit promotion plan procedures, you must submit a separate application and supplemental documentation to vacancy announcement number GRCA 2008-20. There is only one position to be filled under these two announcements.


    Responsibilities Include:

    • Manage a fire effects program consisting of a crew of 4 fire effects monitors.
    • Provide direction and supervision for a fire biologist and fire archeologist.
    • Manage a portion of the fire budget that includes funding for the fire effects crew, fire biologist, fire archeologist, and other fuels funded personnel.
    • Review all fire related project plans as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
    • Provide consistent and positive communication with the division of natural resources.
    • Find, coordinate, and present opportunities for fire related research.
    • Participate with the implementation and planning of wild land fire use fires, prescribed fires, and suppression fires.


    Qualifications:

    • Knowledge of fire ecology.
    • Ability to conduct ecological inventory, assessments, and monitoring.
    • Ability to implement fuels reduction and prescribed fire projects in a team environment.
    • Skill in conducting effective information transfer relating to fire ecology and fuels management.
    • Ability to perform fireline functions under prescribed fire or wildfire situations.


    Salary: $4,933.00 - 70,674.00

    To Apply:

    Submit Inquiries To:
    Colorado Plateau Human Resources Office
    National Park Service
    1824 S Thompson St
    Flagstaff, AZ 86001
    Fax: (478)757-3144

    Barbara R. Walker
    Phone: (928)774-3053
    Fax: (478)757-3144
    Email: Barb_Walker@nps.gov

    Deadline for submission is: January 18, 2008


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  • Environmental Protection Agency
    Job Opportunity
    Environmental Engineer/ Environmental Scientist, GS-7 / 9

    SUMMARY: This position is located in the Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, (OECA) Office of Criminal Enforcement, Forensics and Training, (OCEFT) National Enforcement Investigations Center (NEIC) Field Branch, Lakewood CO.

    The NEIC develops and implements innovative techniques, practices, and procedures using its scientific and technical expertise, devises specialized methods and/or technical field applications, and transfers these capabilities to state, local, and Federal environmental enforcement and compliance assurance programs. NEIC is the first environmental forensic center in the country to be accredited by the National Forensic Science Technology Center(NFSTC) for its environmental measurement activities in field measurements/monitoring, field sampling, and laboratory measurements.


    Responsibilities Include:

    • The incumbent is responsible for determining compliance of inspected facilities with the Clean Water Act.
    • He/She works as a member of a multidisciplinary team responsible for determining compliance by individuals or organizations having air, water, and solid waste pollution sources, who are suspected of violating applicable civil and criminal provisions of environmental statutes or regulations.
    • Providing background information for technical reports on the source type, applicable permit or compliance schedule, test reports, sampling data, and compliance inspection reports, conducted by regulatory agencies or contractors.
    • Incumbent participates in field investigations of complex air, water, and hazardous waste source pollution investigations.


    Qualifications:

    • Knowledge of the Clean Water Act
    • Knowledge of the concepts, principles and practices of environmental science, (i.e. mathematics, biology, chemistry, etc.) applicable to the performance of water pollution source investigations and analyses. Knowledge of environmental sampling equipment and techniques. Skill in a variety of calibration and sampling instrumentation required for water pollution source investigations. Skill in fact finding, including developing information and substantiating evidence through interviews, observations, and examination of records, and analyzing the data obtained.
    • Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements for the position(s) advertised by the closing date of the announcement.
    • For additional information on the qualification requirements please visit the web site: http://opm.gov/qualifications/sec-iii/a/1300-NDX.HTM and http://opm.gov/qualifications/sec-iii/a/0800-NDX.HTM.
    • Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements for the position(s) advertised by the closing date of the announcement.


    Salary: $36,501.00 - 58,041.00

    To Apply:

    Submit Inquiries To:
    Stacey L. Robinson
    Phone: 202-564-0515
    Fax: 202-564-0685
    Email: HOD-DEU@epa.gov

    Or write:
    Environmental Protection Agency
    Office of Enforcement & Compliance Assurance (OECA)
    1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
    Washington, DC 20460-000
    Fax: 202-564-0685

    The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

    Deadline for submission is: January 17, 2008


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  • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce
    Job Opportunity
    Fishery Biologist

    SUMMARY: National Marine Fisheries Service is dedicated to stewardship of our nation's living marine resources and habitat through scientific research, management and enforcement. NMFS provides effective stewardship to benefit the nation through domestic and international programs supporting coastal communities that depend upon the resources, while providing safe and healthy seafood to consumers and recreational opportunities.

    This application requires the completion of an online assessment and/or the submission of supplemental materials. Please thoroughly review the vacancy announcement and carefully follow all instructions. Failure to provide the required information and/or materials may result in you not being considered for the vacancy.


    Responsibilities Include:

    • Serves in a leadership role to recover salmon and steelhead protected under the Federal Endangered Species Act (ESA).
    • Provides leadership and works with Federal, state and tribal managers to ensure that hatchery and harvest actions take into account best available science and comply with the ESA.
    • Evaluates Hatchery and Genetic Management Plans, write decision documents, and integrates hatchery and harvest management with habitat and hydropower management.
    • Helps develop, implement and monitor Recovery Plans for ESA listed salmon and steelhead.
    • Special Note: This position could be filled in either Bosie, Id or La Grande, OR.


    Qualifications:

    • Substitution of education for the one year of specialized experience. ZP-03: 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
    • Internal candidates must meet the time-in-grade requirements as well as the required specialized experience.


    Salary: $52,912.00 - 82,446.00

    To Apply:

    Submit Inquiries To:
    Barbara R. Walker
    Phone: (928)774-3053
    Fax: (478)757-3144
    Email: Barb_Walker@nps.gov

    Or write:
    Colorado Plateau Human Resources Office
    National Park Service
    1824 S Thompson St
    Flagstaff, AZ 86001
    Fax: (478)757-3144

    The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

    Deadline for submission is: January 11, 2008


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