ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST

Environmental Protection Specialist Join to apply for the ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST role at U.S. Customs and Border Protection . Pay Range U.S. Customs and Border Protection provided pay range. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range: $105,383.00/yr - $137,000.00/yr. Locations This position is with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), within U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) Headquarters, Program Management Operations Directorate (PMOD), Infrastructure. Location is negotiable after selection. You must select one of the following locations: Laguna Niguel, CA; Washington, DC. Additional selections may be made for other organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above. Summary In this position, you will serve as the environmental subject‑matter expert (SME) managing complex planning and compliance for large border infrastructure projects, coordinating with federal, state, and tribal stakeholders and serving as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). You will develop solutions, guide project teams, and produce/oversee environmental documents (e.g., EAs, CEs, RECs) to ensure adherence to NEPA, ESA, NHPA, Clean Air/Water Acts, and agency directives. This role mitigates legal and schedule risks, so border infrastructure is delivered on time and within budget, directly advancing CBP/USBP's mission to secure the border and safeguard the nation. Duties Managing complex environmental planning for border infrastructure. Serving as the subject‑matter expert (SME) and coordinating with the Program Management Office (PMO), federal/state agencies, and tribal nations to ensure compliance and meet timelines. Developing and overseeing environmental resource management projects and studies, providing guidance and training on compliance while preparing scopes of work, cost estimates, and informing on environmental budgets. Leading and managing supporting agencies and contractors to conduct field surveys and produce required NEPA documents such as Environmental Assessments, Categorical Exclusions, and Records of Environmental Consideration. Reviewing plans, reports, and technical guides for environmental compliance to monitor ongoing project compliance. Tracking and interpreting federal and state laws, regulations, Executive Orders, and DHS/CBP policies. Requirements You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service. Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years is required. All pre‑employment processes will be conducted in English. You may be required to pass a background investigation. CBP follows the DHS Drug‑Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures. As a CBP employee, you will be required to adhere to all government ethics standards. Qualifications Experience: You qualify for the GS‑13 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as: Developing scopes of work, cost estimates, and schedules while also directing contractor field surveys and technical studies, monitoring performance, and ensuring quality/acceptance of deliverables. Assessing project impacts, developing mitigation, training and advising project managers/contractors, and resolving noncompliance issues. Advising senior leadership on regulatory impacts and preparing defensible documentation for high‑visibility projects. Applying project management practices (planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management) to multiple concurrent environmental projects, delivering on time and within budget while coordinating among diverse internal and external stakeholders. Education: Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position. Additional Information Physical requirements: Duties require regular and recurring field visits with walking, bending, climbing, and stooping. Work requires regular exposure to moderate risks or discomforts. Reasonable accommodation requests are considered on a case‑by‑case basis. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Other Government Administration Referrals Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at U.S. Customs and Border Protection by 2x. About the Agency Customs & Border Protection (CBP): Securing America's Borders. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. We achieve these vital missions through a workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Join DHS to make an impact and build a challenging and rewarding career with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the sole organization responsible for securing the nation's borders. CBP employees demonstrate the highest level of commitment to protect and serve the United States of America and exemplify our Core Values of Vigilance, Service to Country, and Integrity. Learn more about CBP's mission, core values and careers at #J-18808-Ljbffr