GS-0028

Environmental Protection Specialist

Performs environmental protection work including environmental assessment, compliance monitoring, and program management.

📊Administrative📈GS-5/7/9/11/12/13/14📁0000

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-0028

Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions

Individual Occupational Requirements: There are no Individual Occupational Requirements for this series.

Education and Experience Requirements (Group Standard):

This is a two-grade interval series. Positions follow the GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, GS-12 progression pattern.

Grade	Education	Experience	Combined
GS-5	Bachelor's degree in any field from accredited college/university	3 years progressively responsible experience, 1 year equivalent to GS-4	Equivalent combinations qualifying
GS-7	1 full year graduate education OR Superior Academic Achievement	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-5	Combinations of graduate education and experience
GS-9	2 years graduate education or master's degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-7	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-7 requirement) and experience
GS-11	3 years graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-9	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-9 requirement) and experience
GS-12+	Not applicable	1 year specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade	N/A

Superior Academic Achievement (for GS-7):

Upper third of graduating class in college/university or major subdivision
GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 as recorded on official transcript, OR 3.5 or higher in major field
Election to membership in national scholastic honor society

Graduate Education: One year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours the school determines represents 1 year of full-time study. If unavailable, 18 semester hours satisfies the 1-year requirement.

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

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📋Typical Duties

•Conduct environmental assessments
•Monitor environmental compliance
•Manage environmental programs
•Review permits and plans
•Develop environmental policies
•Coordinate with agencies

🎯Key Competencies

Environmental Regulations

Expert knowledge of environmental laws and regulations (NEPA, Clean Air Act, etc.).

Compliance Monitoring

Ability to monitor and ensure environmental regulatory compliance.

Environmental Review

Skill in conducting environmental impact assessments and reviews.

Permit Management

Knowledge of environmental permitting processes and requirements.

Site Assessment

Ability to evaluate sites for environmental contamination and hazards.

Policy Analysis

Skill in analyzing and developing environmental policies.

Technical Writing

Ability to prepare environmental reports, permits, and documentation.

Stakeholder Engagement

Skill in working with regulated entities and the public.

Data Analysis

Ability to analyze environmental data and monitoring results.

Remediation Knowledge

Understanding of pollution prevention and remediation techniques.

🔑Resume Keywords

Conduct environmental assessmentsCoordinate with agenciesDevelop environmental policiesEnvironmental Protection SpecialistManage environmental programsMonitor environmental complianceReview permits and plans

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