Environmental Protection Specialist

This position is located in the Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE), Environmental Services Administration, Toxic Substances Division, Underground Storage Tank Branch. The mission of DOEE is to protect the environment, conserve natural resources, and improve the quality of life in the District of Columbia. As the nation's capital city, the District will become a model of environmental protection and sustainable environmental practices. In partnership with other District agencies, the federal government, business groups, non-profit organizations, and residents, the department will help instill environmental awareness through innovation and best practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

Perform work in one or more of the following environmental programs: Underground Storage Tank Management; Hazardous and Solid Waste Management: Water Quality Protection; Air Quality Protection Hazardous Materials, including Indoor Air Quality, Lead Hazard Control, Pesticides, and Asbestos. Provide assistance in planning, developing, preparing, and implementing Standard Operating Procedures, Quality Assurance Project Plans, and similar quality control measures relating to specific environmental disciplines. May provide assistance in designing and implementing sampling and analysis plans; Collect and analyze environmental data and information; and create and maintain databases and records relating to findings, conclusions, and decisions.

Review trade journals, news releases, technical reports, District and federal legislations, regulations, and guidance documents for developments that might affect regulatory, compliance assistance, enforcement, and public outreach and education programs. Inform supervisor of any information considered significant. Interpret District and federal statutes, regulations, and guidelines for specific environmental discipline. Provide assistance in planning, developing, and implementing an inspectional, sampling, investigatory, and enforcement program relating to specialized scientific and technical practices relating to one of the above environmental programs to protect human Health and the environment from the adverse effects of pollution. Compliance and enforcement of all LUST corrective action activities, meeting the targets for LUST confirmed releases, cleanups completed, and backlog reduction. Perform inspections and permit reviews of UST removal, closure-in-place, field sampling, well installation and abandonment, installation of remediation technologies, complaints, and emergency response. Assist with research and development of LUST success stories, plans, policies, programs, QAPP, DCRBCA, special projects, SOPs, standards, guidelines, and regulations. This includes undertaking education and outreach, preparing scientific papers/articles/posters, and facilitating presentations at conferences, workshops, meetings, etc. Represent DOEE at internal and external stakeholder meetings, technical conferences and workshops, statutory committee meetings, and any other tasks assigned in the UST Branch.

Qualifications and Education

Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the position and has equipped the individual with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, the incumbent must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.

Licensure/Certification

Incumbent is required to possess a valid driver's license.

Work Environment

Work is performed in an office setting and field environment.

Other Significant Facts

First Screening Date: 12/15/2025

Tour of Duty: Varies

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS

Promotion Potential: None

Duration of Appointment: Career Service Term Appointment (not to exceed 13 months).

Collective Bargaining:This position is covered under the Collective Bargaining Unit AFGE Local 2725.

Position Designation: None

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.