Environmental Safety Officer

Job Description

Environmental Protection Specialists support the CIA's environmental safety program at Agency facilities.

Responsibilities of the Environmental Protection Specialist include:
- Advise on, manage & perform activities related to environmental protection programs (e.g., air & water quality, storage tanks, hazardous waste management, cultural & natural resources, and site restoration & remediation) at your location of assignment
- Conduct inspections/audits to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state & local laws, regulations & standards & take action to correct
- Build relationships with regulators & prepare permit applications & permit-required documentation
- Prepare & manage support contracts, to include acting as the contracting officer's representative
- Develop policies & operating guidance/procedures
- Coordinate on all construction activities to ensure environmental effects are considered in the planning & decision-making
- Develop & execute a budget
This position requires a commitment to serve where mission needs are located. You must maintain an ongoing readiness to travel and relocate to meet short and long-term organizational requirements. A commitment to travel overseas, including hardship locations, is required.

Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields or related studies:
- Environmental Science/Policy/Management
- Environmental Engineering
- Biology
- Ecology
- Chemistry, Biochemistry, Geochemistry
- Hydrogeology
- Geosciences
- GPA of at least a 3.0 on a 4-point scale is preferred, but exceptions may be made for extenuating circumstances
- Excellent verbal, quantitative, and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Highly motivated self-starter, who is flexible, detail-oriented, and is able to work independently and as part of a team
- Willing to take on additional duties related to the Occupational Safety and Health field, as well as become a subject matter expert in a specific environmental field
- Willing to travel & regularly rotate assignments/locations

Desired Qualifications:
None

Directorate: Directorate of Support. Categories: STEM, Enterprise & Support