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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST

Commander, Navy Installations Command · Department of the Navy

Salary
$67,100–$87,235/year
Grade
9
Work location
Telework eligible (US)
Posted
Aug 7, 2026
Apply by
Aug 24, 2026
Category
Environmental Protection Specialist

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Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

You will handle hazardous waste operations, storage, disposal, labeling, marking of regulated waste, chemical characterization, disposal procedures, record keeping, sampling techniques, and hazardous substance incident response.

You will perform environmental protection duties related to the management and disposal of regulated waste [i.e. Hazardous Waste (HW), Universal Wastes (UW), State Regulated Wastes (SRW), and other Regulated Soil Waste (RGW)].

You will perform spill cleanups under the Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) programs, Facility Response Plan, Public Works Contingency Plan, and Incident Response Plan.

You will prepare uniform HW manifests, shipping documents, land disposal restriction forms, and/or bill of lading for transporting material/waste over public highways as required by laws, regulations, and policies.

You will inspect containers for structural integrity, accumulation dates, proper identification markings, and transportability; inspect contents to ensure compliance with regulations.

You will physically transfer wastes from one container/pack to another, as required due to deteriorated containers or incompatible wastes.

You will drive a motor vehicle and operate a forklift; thus, driver license and forklift operator license must be required and maintained.

You will work in a multi-disciplined team environment and across functional boundaries.

Education

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: Successful completion of a master's or equivalent graduate degree. OR Successful completion of two full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree. OR Possession of an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to this position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/ OR A combination of experience and graduate education as described above that equates to one year of experience. A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education. See Required Documents for additional information

How you will be evaluated

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Resumes are restricted to no more than 2 pages. Illegible/unreadable resumes will not be considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. As vacancies occur, the Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation. If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may be found ineligible/not qualified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. All qualification requirements must be met before being considered for any vacancies.

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