Environmental Resource Specialist (CASIE) Omaha, NE

POSITION: Environmental Resource Specialist

LOCATION: Omaha, NE

STARTING SALARY: $50,964 - 98,058 per year

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Friday, 19 June, 2026 at 11:59 pm (EST)

PAY PROGRESSION: 

• 1st Year Salary $50,964 - $66,255
• 2nd Year Salary $62,339 - $81,045
• 3rd Year Salary $75,425 - $98,058

Apply here: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/871251600

NOTE: Must apply on both Handshake & USAJOBS. Include resume and transcript (unofficial is acceptable).  U.S. citizenship is required in order to qualify.

This position is part of the Army Fellows Program and is a CIVILIAN position with the Department of the Army.

This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce.

The Army Fellows Program provides an exciting opportunity to embark on a developmental, accelerated career path as an Army Civilian including continued training and educational opportunities, with no military obligation. Fellows may also receive paid training, certifications, and rotational assignments. Apply to start your Civilian Army career today!

As a Environmental Resource Specialist, the incumbent will work under closer supervision performing assignments and completing training. At the full-performance level, you will be expected to.

In this role you will:

• Apply concepts and techniques in biological, physical, and ecological sciences to support a variety of projects.
• Assist with determining the potential impacts of proposed activities on wetlands and wildlife resources.
• Devises both short and long-term migration plans to minimize adverse effects on the environment and assists with preparing the reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

*Must be a US Citizen

Who May Apply: To be eligible for consideration you must meet the definition of as defined below:

Basic Requirements for Environmental Resource Specialist:

Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. Degree must be completed by June 2026.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in applying concepts and techniques in biological, physical, and ecological sciences to support projects; or, determining impacts of activities on wetlands and wildlife resources; or, developing short and long-term migration plans to minimize adverse effects on environment and assist with preparing reports. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

OR

Education: One full year of graduate level education (or will have completed one full year by June 2026) in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management or chemistry.