Job Summary

Positions advertised are in various organizations across NASA. NASA may fill positions in any of the following series, at any grade level, and any location listed in this announcement (GS-0028 at the GS-11/12/13 levels).

Job Description

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. To qualify for GS-11, you must have: a) One year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level: Assisting with technical activities related to permitting or operations of facilities and infrastructure to support compliance with environmental regulations; Providing information on established environmental policies, procedures, and systems affecting operations and mission activities; Utilizing computer programs and databases to support the management and tracking of environmental protection programs. OR b) Completed all requirements for a doctoral degree (i.e., Ph.D. or equivalent) in an appropriate field OR 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 OR d) LL.M., if related OR e) Have an equivalent combination of experience and graduate study as discussed in a), b), c) and d) above To qualify for GS-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level: Applying environmental laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to assess environmental activities involving permitting, compliance monitoring, and hazardous waste management; Providing technical guidance and recommendations on environmental policies, procedures, and requirements related to operations, facilities, and mission activities; Applying environmental program guidelines and coordinating with mission and mission support organizations to support environmental compliance and program activities. To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level: Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to resolve environmental compliance or policy issues; Providing technical guidance and recommendations to management and other officials on environmental matters involving environmental reviews, spill preparedness and response, compliance inspections, permitting, and waste management; Interpreting and applying environmental program guidelines and coordinating with mission and mission support organizations to support implementation of environmental 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. Please visit https://www.nasa.gov/careers/how-to-apply/#Super-Intelligence to review NASA's guidance on the use of super intelligent (SI) or SI-assisted tools during the application process. 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.