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Environmental Specialist 1, G-18
Occupation Group
Natural and Physical Sciences
Salary Information
Starting Salary
$53,339
Career Ladder Information
| Title | Grade | Hiring Rate/yr | Job Rate/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Specialist Trainee 1 | 13 | $49,363 | $63,169 |
| Environmental Specialist Trainee 2 | 14 | $52,198 | $66,634 |
| Environmental Specialist 1 | 18 | $65,001 | $82,656 |
| Environmental Specialist 2 | 23 | $84,156 | $106,454 |
| Environmental Specialist 3 | 27 | $103,784 | $127,830 |
| Environmental Specialist 4 | 64 | $120,187 | $151,674 |
All salary grades for trainees titles are non-statutory (NS) equated to the salary grade identified. These grade equations apply to the starting salaries in their respective salary schedule for the traineeship levels.
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Minimum Qualifications
You must meet the requirements below to qualify for this title.
Bachelor's or higher degree in Anthropology, Archeology, Atmospheric Science, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Biology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Planning, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Studies, Forest Biology, Forest Sciences, Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Geological Engineering, Historic Preservation, Land Use Planning, or Meteorology; and two years of professional environmental analysis experience*.
OR
Bachelor's or higher degree with 30 credits hours of course work in; acoustics, air pollution, american architectural history, animal behavior, aquatic resources, archaeology, architectural history, atmospheric science, botany, chemistry, cultural resource management, dendrology, ecology, environmental preservation law, forestry, global/natural environment, historic preservation, historic preservation law, historic preservation planning, native american studies, public archaeology, natural resources, meteorology, silviculture, soils, wildlife biology, or zoology; and two years of professional environmental analysis experience*.
OR
Master's or higher degree in Anthropology, Archeology, Atmospheric Science, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Biology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Planning, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Studies, Forest Biology, Forest Sciences, Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Geological Engineering, Historic Preservation Studies, Land Use Planning, or Meteorology; and one year of professional environmental analysis experience*.
OR
Ph.D. in Anthropology, Archeology, Atmospheric Science, Biology, Chemical Engineering, Environmental Biology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Planning, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Studies, Forest Biology, Forest Sciences, Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Geological Engineering, Historic Preservation Studies, Land Use Planning, or Meteorology.
* Professional environmental analysis experience must include substantial involvement (at least 50% of your time) in the preparation and review of environmental impact analyses, requiring knowledge and application of state and federal environmental laws, regulations, methods, procedures and standards. This must also include preparation of technical analyses on environmental impact matters, providing consultation on environmental impact laws, rules, and regulations or conducting office evaluations and field investigations related to environmental regulatory programs.
How to Apply
The November 2022 PCO Examination is closed, applications are no longer being accepted