Regulatory Specialist (CASIE) Omaha, NE

POSITION: Regulatory Specialist

LOCATION: Omaha, NE

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

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Wednesday, 24 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/872478900

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 Regulatory 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:

• Assist in conducting the evaluation of applications for permits, and the modification of permits, for activities or work in waters of the United States within the regulatory authority.
• Assist in detailed site evaluations to establish baseline environmental conditions including delineation of wetlands, characterization of the biological, physical, cultural and social phenomena present at the project site.
• Assist with the development and implementation of programmatic initiatives and requirements. Assist in the development of general permits (GP).
• Serve as a District representative on groups and task forces with missions of interest to the District and/or the regulatory program.

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 Regulatory 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 the preparation of environmental assessments or environmental impact statements; or, evaluating compliance with environmental laws and regulations; or, performing field work to identify existing environmental conditions and factors that could impact those conditions. 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.