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Environmental Specialist 1, G-18
Occupation Group
Natural and Physical Sciences
Salary Information
Starting Salary
$56,604
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 in anthropology, archeology, atmospheric science, biology, chemical engineering, coastal resources management, cultural resources and historic preservation studies, ecology, ecosystem management, environmental and community land planning, environmental and natural resources conservation, environmental biology, environmental engineering, environmental health, environmental management, environmental planning, environmental resource engineering, environmental science, environmental studies, environmental toxicology, forest biology, forestry, forest science geographic information systems, geography, geological engineering, historic preservation, hydrology, land use planning, meteorology, natural resources management, natural resources planning, urban forestry, water and wetland resources management, or water wetlands and marine resource studies; AND two years of professional environmental analysis experience*.
OR
A bachelor's by 30 semester credits hours in acoustics, air pollution, American architectural history, animal behavior, aquatic resources, archaeology, architectural history, atmospheric science, botany, chemistry, cultural resource management, dendrology, ecology, environmental law, environmental preservation law, forestry, global/natural environment, historic preservation planning, Historic preservation, historic preservation law, landscape architecture, Native American studies, public archaeology, natural resources, meteorology, silviculture, soils, transportation systems, wildlife biology, or zoology; AND two years of professional environmental analysis experience *.
Substitution: a qualifying master's degree can substitute for one year of the professional experience. a qualifying PhD can substitute for two years of professional experience.
* 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