Environmental Biologist
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Posted: February 10, 2026 (1 day ago)
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Defense Logistics Agency
Department of Defense
Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves leading a team to develop and oversee environmental policies, especially for handling hazardous waste in a defense logistics agency.
You'll guide programs, train staff, and ensure compliance with laws to support safe disposal and agency missions.
It's a good fit for someone with strong leadership experience in environmental management and a passion for policy and regulation in government or military settings.
See below for important information regarding this job.
To qualify for a Lead Environmental Protection Specialist your resume and supporting documentation must support: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in or related to this position.
To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector.
Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.
Creditable specialized experience includes: Developing, monitoring, coordinating, and implementing policies and programs in support of agency missions and functions.
Planning, organizing, and conducting primary research and reviews of laws and regulation as it pertains to environmental policy, laws, and regulation.
Developing publications and distribution of command-wide guidance for the disposition of hazardous property.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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.
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Major Duties:
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