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Environmental Protection Specialist

Environmental Protection Specialists support the CIA's environmental safety program at Agency facilities.
  • Full-Time
  • $69,287-$141,884*
  • *Higher starting salary possible depending on experience level.
  • Bachelor's degree

Agency-wide Requirements

All applicants must be:

  • U.S. citizens (dual U.S. citizens also eligible)
  • At least 18 years of age
  • Willing to move to the Washington, DC area
  • Able to complete security and medical evaluations
  • Registered for the Selective Service

About the Job

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.

What You’ll Get

Our benefits support every aspect of a working professional’s life, including health and wellness, time off, family, finances, and continuing education. Our programs include highly sought-after government health benefits, flexible schedules, sick leave, and childcare. In some cases, we also offer sign-on incentives and cover moving expenses if you relocate.

As a CIA employee, you’ll also get the satisfaction of knowing your work is part of something bigger than yourself. Our work is driven by one mission: to keep our Nation safe. Every day is an opportunity to enhance U.S. national security.

Learn more about working at CIA

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
  • Ability to meet the minimum requirements for joining CIA, including U.S. citizenship and a background investigation