Entry-Level Environmental Compliance Specialist

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) at Colorado State University is seeking an Entry-Level Environmental Compliance Specialist to provide on-site support to the Environmental Division at U.S. Army Garrison Fort A.P. Hill, Virginia. This is a non-federal position funded through Colorado State University. The selected candidate will work embedded with the Fort A.P. Hill Directorate of Public Works (DPW), Environmental Division, providing technical support for environmental compliance programs that enable military training and operations while meeting all applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.

CEMML is a research, education, and service unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University. CEMML applies the latest and most appropriate science to promote the sustainable management of natural and cultural resources on Department of Defense (DoD) and other public lands. To learn more about CEMML, please visit https://cemml.colostate.edu/.

For full consideration, applicants should apply by 11/9/2026.

Essential Job Duties:

• Assist senior CEMML and installation staff in conducting routine environmental compliance inspections of training areas, ranges, industrial facilities, motor pools, and construction sites.
• Collect, organize, and maintain environmental compliance records, including inspection records, stormwater monitoring data, air emissions records, and training documentation.
• Support preparation, tracking, and submission of environmental permits, reports, and regulatory documentation to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), and other agencies.
• Assist with the implementation and updating of environmental management plans such as the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plan, and Hazardous Waste Management Plan.
• Perform data entry and basic analysis using Excel, environmental databases, and Army tracking systems.
• Support responses to environmental incidents and spills, including documentation and reporting.
• Conduct research on federal, state, DoD, and Army environmental regulations and assist in communicating requirements to installation personnel.
• Participate in outreach events to educate installation personnel, tenants, and the public on environmental compliance, pollution prevention, and natural resource management.
• Complete all required CEMML, CSU, and installation-specific training.

Conditions of Employment:

• Access to U.S. Army Garrison Fort A.P. Hill is restricted. The selected candidate must have a REAL ID and be able to obtain and maintain all required installation access credentials, including a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC). This requires U.S. citizenship, successful completion of a background investigation (to include fingerprinting and identity verification), and sponsorship by the Fort A.P. Hill security office.
• Must successfully complete all required environmental, safety, and security training. A 40-hour HAZWOPER certification is required and may be completed after hire.
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license and be able to operate CEMML and government vehicles on a military installation.
• Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions, on rugged terrain, and in industrial environments while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Position is contingent upon funding and the continued availability of the agreement supporting the work.
• Position is located on a Department of Defense installation in Virginia and requires regular on-site presence.

Supervision:

• This position does not supervise employees.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be currently enrolled in or have completed a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Natural Resources Management, or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with military personnel and knowledge of effective communication practices.
• Experience working in a highly structured organization.
• At least two years of conducting fieldwork.
• 40-Hour Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) Certification.

Additional Information:

• Search Contact: Chris Gregory at [email protected].
• This position is embedded within a military installation and supports environmental compliance programs that enable military training and operations while ensuring compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations. Applicants should be prepared to work in both office and field environments and interact with military personnel, government representatives, regulators, and project stakeholders.

Salary Range

$50,000 - $54,000

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Cover Letter, Resume/CV

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Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.