Environmental Protection Specialist (Direct Hire)

Summary You will serve as an Environmental Protection Specialist in the Environmental and Health Services Office of the Center Operations Directorate at the Stennis Space Center (SSC) working within an environmental team with contractor support. The work includes performing administrative or program work related to environmental protection programs (e.g., protecting and improving environmental resources, remedying environmental damage, and ensuring compliance with environmental laws and regulations). Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Position subject to pre-employment background investigation. You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement. If selected, you will be required to complete a financial disclosure statement. This position may require a one-year probationary period. 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-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level: Analyzing environmental issues to assist an organization in environmental compliance and prevention issues; Managing a site-level environmental compliance or natural resources management program to ensure compliance with regulatory and agency requirements; and Participating in the development of organization environmental planning and compliance programs with site, agency and regulatory stakeholders. To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Utilizing environmental laws and regulations to assess and analyze environmental issues and assist an organization in environmental compliance and prevention issues; Managing multiple site-level environmental compliance or natural resources management programs to ensure the site understands and meets regulatory and agency requirements; and Participating in the development of organization environmental planning and compliance programs with site, agency and regulatory stakeholders. Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job. NASA prohibits the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or AI-assisted tool in drafting application and assessment responses. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Artificial-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of AI tools during the application process. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Additional selections may be made for similar positions across NASA within the local commuting area(s) of the location(s) identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) within NASA. CTAP/ICTAP will be cleared for any additional selection from this announcement. If you have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must: - Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position. The questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility. - Meet the minimum qualifications requirements for the position - Submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP as indicated in 'Required Documents' For additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, click here - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/#ictap. Read more 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. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.