Environmental Protection Specialist
- Conducts research, gathers/maintains environmental data relating to mitigation of surface impacts and restoration of surfaces to a productive condition.
- Coordinates and participates in inspections of hazardous sites to identify sites needing additional work to achieve adequate restoration.
- May serve as a member of a Field/District office interdisciplinary team dealing with issues concerning environmental protection and natural resource assessment activities.
- Correlates environmental data and adapt/apply computer modeling techniques to simulate changes in air, water, soil and other factors that may affect human health and the environment. Provides the team with the results of the analysis.
- Makes recommendations on implementation of mitigating measures to reduce the impacts.
- Participates in conducting related natural resource inventories and monitoring activities that support land use plans. Conducts follow-up actions to releases and spills such as recovery and mitigation.
- Assists in the coordination of research projects and the preparation of grants, agreements, and/or contracts for hazardous materials cleanup, site remediation, and environmental assessments.
- Works closely with senior specialists in coordinating and consulting with local Tribal Councils, State agencies, other Federal Agencies, government officials, special interest groups, and other members of the general public