Public - Environmental Protection
Listed on 2026-09-15
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Environmental Compliance & Protection, Research Scientist -
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Environmental Compliance & Protection, Research Scientist
NASA may fill positions in various organizations and Centers in any of the advertised grade level listed in this announcement. These roles support NASA's environmental compliance and planning efforts, manage environmental projects, ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental laws, and communicate technical information to agency leadership, personnel, and the public to support informed and defensible environmental decisions. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.
Toqualify for GS-11,
- a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level:
- Performing environmental analysis on assigned projects or programs; recommending environmental solutions to solve technical problems under supervision; and preparing technical documentation in support of environmental projects or programs requirements.
- b) Completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or equivalent) in an appropriate field
- c) Completed 3 full academic years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or equivalent doctoral degree in an appropriate field
- d) LL.M., if related
- e) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b), c) and d) above
- one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level:
- Conducting environmental regulatory analysis for center projects or programs; applying environmental recommendations with limited supervision; and producing technical reports and recommendations.
- one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level:
- Conducting complex environmental work; serving as subject matter expert on moderately complex environmental programs; leading environmental projects; and integrating multi-disciplinary technical requirements.
Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job.
Promotion Potential:
The full performance level (FPL) will vary based on the position in which the selectee is placed and does not default to the highest grade advertised.
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