This vacancy is for a GS-0028-12, Environmental Protection Specialist located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, D5 INCIDENT MANAGEMENT BRANCH -DRM in PORTSMOUTH, Virginia.
You will serve as an Environmental Protection Specialist and be responsible for supporting Federal On-Scene Coordinators in identifying, evaluating, and mitigating environmental impacts from oil spills and hazardous substance releases in the marine environment. The role also supports district and sector preparedness by coordinating regional response training, safety and environmental health training, exercise development and execution, and guidance for pollution response.
Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Advise Federal On-Scene Coordinators and representatives during oil and hazardous substance incident responses, and assist Sectors in executing response duties. Build and maintain partnerships with federal, state, local, non-governmental, and private-sector stakeholders to improve response protocols, identify program gaps, and develop preparedness guidance.
Coordinate and oversee evaluations and inspections of oil spill response equipment and industry preparedness to assess response and recovery capabilities. Support contingency and response plan development for oil and hazardous substance incidents in CG East District, incorporating lessons learned from exercises and real-world events.
Coordinate training, policy implementation, and best-practice sharing across the Marine Environmental Response program, Atlantic Area, East District, Sector offices, government agencies, industry, and technical organizations.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application.
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If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.
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This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
Student Loan - Selectee(s) for this position who are newly appointed to a permanent or term position may be eligible for student loan repayment up to $10,000 (pre-tax) for one calendar year. More than one loan may be repaid if the combined repayments do not exceed $10,000. Receipt of this incentive will require a three-year service agreement.
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
This position is with U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $90838 – $118092/yr.
This position requires a Secret security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-18.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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