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Posted: January 8, 2026 (6 days ago)

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INTERDISCIPLINARY ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER/GENERAL BIOLOGIST SCIENCE/GENERAL PHYSICAL SCIENCE

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Location

Salary

$89,943 - $116,929

per year

Closes

January 14, 2026

GS-11 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves managing environmental programs for a naval facility in Texas, ensuring compliance with rules on water quality, waste, and pollution to protect the environment.

You'll handle inspections, audits, training, and work with teams and regulators to solve issues.

It's a great fit for someone with a science or engineering background who enjoys technical problem-solving and wants to contribute to public service without being in the military.

Key Requirements

  • At least one year of specialized experience at GS-11 level or equivalent, managing technical environmental programs independently
  • Knowledge of environmental regulations like Clean Water Act (CWA), Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), and NPDES permits
  • Ability to conduct self-audits and inspections for compliance in areas like water, wastewater, stormwater, air, and hazardous waste
  • Experience serving as a technical expert, providing guidance to leadership and stakeholders
  • Skills in developing and delivering environmental training programs
  • Proficiency in reviewing specifications, drawings, and contracts for environmental compliance
  • Strong collaboration with office staff, base tenants, and regulators to resolve issues

Full Job Description

You will serve as an INTERDISCIPLINARY ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM MANAGER in the Public Works Department, for the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command SE.

This position advances your career in a challenging, yet flexible environment where YOU truly make a difference!

Be part of an organization that values YOUR unique skillset, fosters YOUR professional development, and gives the opportunity to grow into tomorrow's leader.

You don't need to be active duty military to serve your country!

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing the following duties: 1) Manages one or more highly technical Environmental programs with no direct technical supervision; 2) Performs self-audits of assigned program to verify compliance with applicable standards for water, waste water, ground water, potable water, air, or hazardous waste; 3) Serves as technical subject matter expert and provide guidance to leadership on matters pertaining to assigned program; and 4) Works closely with office staff, base tenants and regulators to reach mutually beneficial solutions to problems.

NOTE: This information must be supported in your resume to be considered for the position.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series AND https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/environmental-engineering-series-0819/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/ 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. Major Duties:

  • You will administer environmental compliance regulations/permits such as the Clean Water Act (CWA), and Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).
  • You will serve as a technical expert on the installation's Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), Storm Management Program (SWMP) and NPDES Wastewater Discharge permit.
  • You will serve as a representative on matters related to the drinking water, storm water, wastewater, and spill response programs
  • You will conduct inspections and self-audits of environmental units and operations to ensure compliance with environmental regulations, policies, instructions and installation permit.
  • You will develop and conduct environmental training pertinent to permit requirements and installation operations.
  • You will review specifications, drawings, and contracts to ensure compliance to environmental permits and regulations.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/8/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/9/2026

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