Supervisory Environmental Protection Specialist

Department of the Army › Army National Guard Units (524 current openings)

Who may apply

Limited to the following applicant groups:

National Guard and reserves

Santa Fe, New Mexico

Full-time Security Clearance: Other

Application Deadline:

2026-08-24

Posted:

2026-05-28

5 days left to apply

Apply on usajobs.gov

Salary: $90,479 – $117,625 per year (GS-12)

Salary context

Based on 21 annual-salary jobs in the same occupational series. This role pays around the middle of similar positions.

Job Details

Position Overview

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
NEW MEXICO ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
NATIONWIDE. All members of the New Mexico Army National Guard or current Active Duty/Reserve military members eligible and wiling to become members of the New Mexico Army National Guard

This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST, Position Description Number D0964000 and is part of the NM CFMO, National Guard.

Duties

This position is located in the Environmental Management Branch of the State Army National Guard (ARNG) Headquarters. Serves as the State ARNG Environmental Program Manager with responsibility for supervising and managing the state environmental program in conformance with Federal, state, and local rules and regulations. Serves as the focal point and technical expert to the Adjutant General; and provides advisory services to all units within the state regarding National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Installation Restoration Program (IRP), Air Quality, Water Quality, Hazardous Waste Management and various other environmental programs.

Assigns, directs and reviews the work of state and/or technician personnel. Determines proper work methods and procedures, sets performance standards, and makes formal appraisal of assigned personnel work performance. Prepares formal requests for filling vacancies and selects or participates in the selection of personnel from lists of eligible applicants. Approves and disapproves leave. Formulates and conducts training programs for assigned personnel and conducts informal training to broaden employee skills. Prepares formal requests and recommendations for promotion, incentive awards, reassignments, and disciplinary actions.
Responsible for the State ARNG Environmental Program and supported tenants, which involves the implementation and monitoring of various programs such as outlined in ARNG regulations, directives and policy guidance.
Interprets and directs the implementation of policies and directives for the state environmental program. Directs the review of plans, specification designs, etc., prepared for the purpose of ensuring conformity with environmental standards. Directs the initiation, development, and execution of environmental activities; as well as, develops regulatory environmental guidance for the state. Directs the development and management of detailed operating plans and state regulations. Provides related environmental compliance guidance for the operation and maintenance of ARNG facilities and utility systems such as solid and hazardous waste disposal, fuel storage and dispensing, etc. Develops regulations, directives; and management plans using agency directives as broad policy required to establish a state environmental program that complies with Federal, state, and local regulations.
Serves as the ARNG point of contact and spokesperson with Federal, state, and local regulators. Coordinates ARNG level facility environmental plans, programs, and projects. Serves as the primary contact with regulatory agencies regarding environmental matters; with civilian authorities for installation project developments that have an impact on surrounding communities directed by NEPA; with Federal, state, and local agencies for notification of air and water quality construction, toxic and hazardous waste permits and other environmental projects; and for coordinating initial and ongoing IRP efforts.
Directs the performance of surveys, inspections, and evaluation of activities to identify and initiate corrective action for deficiencies. Reviews and directs the initiation of corrective actions; the coordination with NGB on all Notices Of Violation, Compliance Orders, Notices Of Non-compliance; and other related environmental violations.
Responsible for implementing, administering, and maintaining records of the hazardous waste management training program for State ARNG personnel. Program responsibilities include proper management; oversight of the hazardous waste management program; development of a working Hazardous Waste Management Plan; and directing a program for inspecting and maintaining all hazardous waste accumulation areas at ARNG facilities.
Manages the environmental permit program which includes: air, waste water discharge, pretreatment discharge, drinking water, and hazardous waste storage, disposal, or transportation.
Directs the review of all environmentally related actions on work requests, real property actions, and proposed changes for environmental impact. Directs the review of designs and projects for environmental compliance; correction of environmental deficiencies.
Directs the development of the ARNG Environmental Program State Operating Budget to ensure that valid cultural and natural resources program requirements are properly identified, justified, and considered in program work plans. Manages assigned program funds. Assists with program funds distribution and obligation.
Notifies Federal, state, and local agencies on matters dealing with legally binding reporting requirements.
Establishes procedures for ARNG under developments/interagency (state & local agencies) for coordination of land, facilities, environmental plans, and disagreements. Refers technical disputes, which cannot be resolved by ARNG headquarters, state, regulatory agency and/or regional EPA office to NGB, Headquarters.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements

Military Grades: Officer (O-4 and below), Warrant Officer (CW2-CW4)

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 1 year specialized experience to at least the next lower grade that provided experience, education or training demonstrating the knowledge of the principles, practices, and concepts of an environmental program sufficient to serve as the expert technical advisor on the various environmental programs. Experience demonstrating knowledge of environmental issues, problems and solutions regarding federal, state, rural and community environmental regulations. Experience in program planning or administration concerned with environmental protection or other activities related to environmental problems. Experience in an advisory or research capacity involving the creation of solutions to problems concerning environmental protection or other related activities. Experience using on-site investigation techniques, analysis of results and development of conclusions to insure conformance to environmental regulations. Must possess two years prior experience in a state National Guard Construction and Facilities Management Office/Installations and Environment (G9) or at ARNG G9 or experience in occupational health or environmental health fields.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

Education

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.

Conditions of Employment

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing:

Contact Information-your name and the best way to contact you.
Relevant work experience-include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (month/year), the number of hours worked per week and describe how you meet the required qualifications of the job. Federal jobs should include series and grade.
Education, certifications or licensures.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12973036

A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/. Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Source: Data sourced from USAJOBS