Federal

SUPERVISORY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST T32

Army National Guard Units ยท Department of the Army
๐Ÿ“ Phoenix, Arizona GS-12 $93,629 - $121,720/yr
Posted: Mar 9, 2026 Deadline: Mar 30, 2026 (Closed days left)

About This Position

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST T32, PDD0964000 and is part of the AZ CFMO, National Guard.

Qualifications

Military Grades: Enlisted: E-7/SFC to E-8/MSG/1SG Warrant Officer: W-1/WO1 to W-3/CW3 Officer: O-1/2LT to O-3/CPT Compatible Military Assignments: Enlisted: MOS Immaterial Officer: Branch Immaterial Warrant Officer: MOS Immaterial SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least 1 year specialized experience equivalent to 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.

Major Duties

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This position is located at the Construction and Facilities Management Office (CFMO) in Phoenix, Arizona. The primary purpose is to serve 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.

Ensures that applicable Federal, state, and local environmental standards, regulations and laws are maintained. Assures compliance with policies, regulations, and Federal, state, and local statutes. Supervises technician and/or state personnel engaged in a variety of work directly related to the state environmental program.

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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): 1. Knowledge of environmental program principles and procedures applicable to a wide range of duties in program or functional areas, such as, solid and hazardous waste management, air and water quality management, pollution prevention and control, PCB management, underground storage tank management, installation restoration and remediation, environmental compliance and assessment, etc.

  1. Skill in applying environmental program knowledge to resolve complex problems involving diverse aspects of environmental protection (i.e., investigations, inspections, environmental oversight, etc.) where procedures require frequent modification or changes in the state ARNG program or requirements.
  2. Knowledge of environmental statutes, regulations, permitting requirements and precedent decisions governing environmental operations sufficient to use in planning, implementing and monitoring the state ARNG environmental programs and services.
  3. Ability to modify or adapt established environmental methods and procedures to solve problems; ability to evaluate, modify or adapt new methods to meet environmental requirements for specific state situations; and/or ability to revise standard methods to improve or extent environmental administration and/or management systems within the state.
  4. Ability to manage, administer, and/or coordinate a variety of state ARNG environmental issues sufficient to provide advisory services, program evaluation, environmental training, negotiation, and problem-solving as related to specific problems or environmental programs, projects or functions.

Additional Information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).

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 above. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12901121A 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/.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you MUST SUBMIT a complete Application Package which includes:1.

Your resume must provide the following information for proper evaluation: Name Phone Number Work experience related to the job for which you are applying; details to include, job title (if federal, include pay plan, series and grade), work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment, employer's name, supervisor's name and contact number, and duties performed.

NOTE: Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words.

You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed below. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained.

This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified.

  1. Other supporting documents: Applicant MUST submit their most current Enlisted Record Brief (ERB), Soldier Talent Profile (STP), or Officer Record Brief (ORB) to verify unit, rank, MOS/Branch, and security clearance requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the SUPERVISORY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST T32 position at Army National Guard Units?
The salary range for this position is $93,629 - $121,720/yr. This is a GS-12 position on the General Schedule pay scale. Actual pay may vary based on locality adjustments.
Where is the SUPERVISORY ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST T32 job located?
This position is located in Phoenix, Arizona. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
Military Grades: Enlisted: E-7/SFC to E-8/MSG/1SG Warrant Officer: W-1/WO1 to W-3/CW3 Officer: O-1/2LT to O-3/CPT Compatible Military Assignments: Enlisted: MOS Immaterial Officer: Branch Immaterial Warrant Officer: MOS Immaterial SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: At least 1 year specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade that provided expe...
How do I apply for this position?
Apply through USAJobs.gov by clicking the 'Apply on USAJobs' button. You'll need a USAJobs account, a federal-style resume, and supporting documents. The deadline is Mar 30, 2026.
Is a security clearance required?
Yes, a Secret clearance is required.
What does GS-12 mean?
GS-12 refers to the General Schedule grade level. Higher grades require more experience and offer higher pay. Visit our GS Pay Scale page for full salary tables by grade and locality.
What benefits do federal employees receive?
Federal employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance (FEHB), retirement through FERS, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching, paid annual and sick leave, paid parental leave, life insurance, and student loan repayment programs.