Environmental Protection Specialist

$70,507

Naval Air Station San Diego, CaliforniaFull-timePosted Nov 2, 2026

Against the United States typical range

Job description

You will serve as an ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST in the Environmental Division of the Compliance and Quality Department of FLEET READINESS CENTER SOUTHWEST. The duty location of this position is Naval Air Station San Diego, California. Salary Ranges : GS-09: $70,507 - $91,664 GS-11: $85,307 - $110,905

For the GS-11 Position : Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-09) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

  1. Coordinating, conducting, and/or participating in environmental investigations, inspections and surveys for the purpose of maintaining facility compliance with a variety of environmental rules and regulations;
  2. Performing a full range of environmental protection duties using environmental concepts, theories, practices and techniques applicable to environmental protection programs;
  3. Providing technical and administrative support to ensure compliance in all matters pertaining to assigned program areas; and
  4. Handling environmental questions related to environmental regulations including spill prevention, hazardous waste emergency response operations, spill cleanup, hazardous material transportation/disposal and electronic waste reutilization. For the GS-09 Position : Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the (GS-07) grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
  5. Participating in environmental investigations, inspections and surveys for the purpose of maintaining facility compliance with a variety of environmental rules and regulations;
  6. Performing environmental protection duties using environmental concepts, theories, practices and techniques applicable to environmental protection programs;
  7. Providing technical and administrative support in matters pertaining to assigned program areas; and
  8. Assisting with environmental questions related to environmental regulations including spill prevention, hazardous waste emergency response operations, spill cleanup, hazardous material transportation/disposal and electronic waste reutilization. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

In lieu of specialized experience, you may qualify with the following education or combination of both education and experience: For the GS-11 Position : Successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. OR Successfully completed three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.

D. or equivalent degree. OR Successfully completed an LL.M. degree that is related to the position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/ For the GS-09 Position : Successfully completed a master's or equivalent graduate degree.

OR Successfully completed two full years of progressively higher graduate level education leading to a master's degree. OR Obtained an LL.B. or J.D. that is related to the position being filled. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/students/federal-occupations-by-college-major/ A transcript must be submitted with your application if qualifying using education.

See Required Documents for additional information.

Description copied from U.S. Navy's careers page. Read the full posting before you apply.

More jobs at U.S. Navy

See all openings at U.S. Navy

Environmental Protection Specialist jobs at other companies