CHIEF, ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINMENT SECTION (INTERDISCIPLINARY)

United States Air Force

$89K — $138K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship is mandatory.
  • Experience in supervisory roles in environmental compliance or restoration.
  • Strong understanding of engineering and scientific principles related to environmental projects.
  • Proficiency in planning, program management, and financial management within a DoD framework.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, for engaging with diverse stakeholders.
  • Ability to analyze, organize, and direct environmental work operations effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the Environmental Sustainment Section's activities.
  • Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory guidelines for environmental practices.
  • Oversee and develop the budget for the Environmental Section.
  • Communicate environmental matters with installation, regulatory agencies, and community officials.
  • Mentor and supervise nonsupervisory employees to enhance team efficacy.
  • Evaluate and incorporate emerging technologies for environmental compliance and restoration.

Benefits

  • Relocation incentives may be available.
  • Retention incentives may be offered.
  • Student loan repayment incentives may be provided.
Full Job Description
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-time CHIEF, ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINMENT SECTION (INTERDISCIPLINARY) (NH-0819,401,1301-03) to work for Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) for the 78th Air Base Wing (ABW) at Robins Air Force Base located in Warner Robins, GA. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.

This job may close at any time! Apply now!!!

Relocation, Retention and Student Loan Incentives may be authorized.

2026 Salary Range ($89,508 - $138,370) yearly w/ locality

Job Open Date: 9/8/2026

Job Close Date: 9/18/2026

Who may apply: All U.S. Citizens

To serve as a first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory employees assigned to the Environmental Section. Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Environmental Section, ensuring that (functional work area) complies with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs. Exercises 1st level technical and administrative supervisory personnel management responsibilities for 25% or more duty time. Represents the Environmental element with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Communicates and coordinates base Environmental matters with higher headquarters, regulatory agencies and community officials as needed. Directs the development and execution of the Environment budget.

Requirements:

Must be a U.S. citizen

Designated drug testing position

Obtain & maintain a security clearance

May be required to travel to perform temporary duty

May have extended/other than normal duty hours

KSAs:

1. Knowledge of professional engineering/scientific principles, practices, techniques, regulations, and procedures to effectively perform supervisory functions associated with environmental compliance and restoration project development, execution, training, and advisory services.

2. Knowledge of the principles of planning and program management; common business and economic principles, theories, concepts, and procedures; financial management principles and standards; and of the Department of Defense (DoD) planning, programming and budgeting system (PPBS).

3. Knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures.

4. Skill in evaluating state-of-the-art scientific and engineering technologies and incorporating into environmental compliance and restoration.

5. Ability to analyze, plan, organize, and direct the work operations to meet program requirements and objectives with available resources; and to mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization.

6. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with senior officials from a broad array of activities, including federal and local government, and industry.

ADDITIONAL POSITIONS REUIRMENTS

1. Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.

2. The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required.

3. May be required to serve as a member of the Emergency Response Force during exercises or in the event of an actual emergency.

4. Professional registration or license in one of the 50 states or territories is desired but not required.

5. The work requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

RESUME: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit.

Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Click the apply button to complete an application and upload a resume no more than 2 pages (PDF Form) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution

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