Environmental Protection Specialist

JOB SUMMARY: This position is located in the Outer Banks Group (Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial), in the Superintendent's Office Open to the first 100 applicants or until 10/07/2024 whichever comes first. All applications submitted by 11:59 (EST) on the closing day will receive consideration. MAJOR DUTIES: This position serves as the senior Environmental Protection Specialist for the Outer Banks Group national park sites (Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, and Wright Brothers National Memorial). The incumbent performs difficult and complex assignments that involve diverse aspects of assigned environmental protection functions. The incumbent leads the Environmental Protection Program by performing a variety of functions related to or within the following general areas: Rulemaking and Regulation, Compliance and Enforcement, Environmental Considerations and Documentation, and Program Administration and Oversight. The incumbent participates in formulating recommendations to the responsible management officials on the use, management, and development of park resources. In fulfilling this role, the incumbent is responsible for the preparation of plans, reports, position papers, policy statements and memorandums. AREA INFORMATION: The coastal areas of the Outer Banks are comprised of several towns and villages including Manteo (closest town to duty station), Nags Head, Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk, Buxton, and Ocracoke. These areas are beach destinations and the beaches, Albemarle and Pamlico Sounds, provide exceptional recreational opportunities, such as fishing, surfing, boating, and many other water-based activities. There are several highly rated elementary, middle, and high schools and numerous extracurricular activities available for children. These towns all have homes for sale or rent and are within reasonable driving distance. These areas have many modern conveniences, such as grocery stores, retail shopping, banks, a hospital, and many restaurants. Cape Hatteras National Seashore www.nps.gov/caha Wright Brothers National Memorial: www.nps.gov/wrbr Fort Raleigh National Historic Site: www.nps.gov/fora IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.