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Open: August 19, 2026 — Closes: September 8, 2026
Summary
You will serve as an Environmental Protection Specialist for Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks.
Major Duties
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: The position provides environmental compliance support to the Everglades and Dry Tortugas National Parks Planning and Compliance Branch. The position reports to the Restoration Science Branch of the South Florida Natural Resources Center, collaborates with other branch staff, and represents the branch on multiple project-specific interdisciplinary teams (IDTs). Reviews proposed actions (construction, leasing, land transactions, mission activities, etc.) and ensures that environmental effects are considered in planning and decision-making, that these considerations are documented, and that provisions are made for public involvement; complies with environmental reporting requirements; and analyzes and manages environmental information or information systems. Serves on an interdisciplinary team of scientific specialists and subject matter experts in the analysis and minimization of potential environmental impacts of proposed actions. Collects and analyzes field data and prepares statement of findings for projects that may impact floodplains and wetlands. Prepares and manages contracts for compliance-related work, and develops contract specifications, including scope of work and government cost estimates for projects. Recommends to the supervisor, obligation of funds based on evaluation of final work products. Researches and prepares Interagency Agreements and Memoranda of Understandding ensuring they meet NPS guidelin criteria and are coordinated, reviewed and approved by the appropriate staff. The position reviews or assists in the review of other related environmental documentation, including biological assessments, floodplains and wetlands statements of findings, federal and state environmental permitting applications, federal Findings of Non-Significant Impacts, Environmental Impact Statements, Ecological Assessments among others. Develops and maintains positive and effective working relationships (orally and in writing) with NPS staff, agencies, key stakeholders, and the public.
