Recent Graduate or Near-Term Graduation - Physical Scientist/Environmental Engineer - R5

Summary

These positions are in Region 5, Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Division, Air Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Branch. About Region 5: https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-region-5.

This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.

*EPA offers work-from-home and work schedule flexibilities as described in the Benefits section.

Duties

At the entry level of this position, you will:

• Participate in enforcement activities as directed by senior enforcement officer or supervisor.
• Provide technical assistance on analytical methods, sampling techniques, etc.
• Assist senior enforcement officers in the development of technical, scientific or engineering information for the development, negotiation and litigation of both civil and criminal enforcement matters.
• Assist senior enforcement officers to provide regulatory compliance assistance to facilities during inspections, investigations, and compliance assistance visits, and at the request of facilities.
• Provide assistance to other engineers and scientists within the immediate organization by researching technical aspects of EPA laws and regulations.

When entering a Federal job at a grade level lower than the highest promotion potential level, you may be promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses.  NOTE:  Career ladder promotions are not automatic, and all eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met in order to progress to the next grade level.

You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.