Environmental Protection Specialist (Entry-Level)
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The Federal Highway Administration is hiring Environmental Protection Specialists (GS-0028-07/09/11/12 - from $49,025 to $140,713 annually) in multiple locations throughout the United States. Apply today by visiting https://www.usajobs.gov/job/813603700 (open to U.S. Citizens). This job announcement closes on 11/21/2025 (but submit your application as soon as possible to receive the best consideration).
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The selectee assures that environmental programs, studies, and documents comply with appropriate environmental policy acts, regulations, and laws. The incumbent also provides guidance and technical expertise to State Departments of Transportation; state and local transportation partners; tribal governments; Federal resource and regulatory agencies; and internal FHWA offices.
As an Environmental Protection Specialist, you will:
- Serve as an advisor on FHWA environmental policy, laws, regulations.
- Advise FHWA stakeholders and Federal and State partner agencies on Federal environmental responsibilities and FHWA regulations, policies, and guidance.
- Collaborate with and advise stakeholders of special environmental concerns.
- Conduct program and/or process reviews to ensure that Federal requirements and environmental commitments are achieved.
- Identify and determine relevant interagency technical/policy issues warranting coordination.
- Provide technical assistance to resolve program and project-specific issues.
The ideal candidate is an employee with experience implementing environmental laws, regulations, or policy and effective communication skills.
Lead duties may be assigned based on position/selection.
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These knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies serve as the foundation for the qualifications of this position:
- Technical Credibility
- Compliance
- Oral Communication
- Written Communication
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