General Engineer/Physical Scientist - R5

This position is in Region 5, Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Division, Air Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Branch. If selected, you must work at the location stated in this announcement. About Region 5: Region 5 website. 

At the entry level of this position, you will:

-Conduct inspections and investigations of regulated facilities for compliance with applicable regulations, permits, or other federal requirements.

-Provide technical advice and information on analytical methods, sampling techniques, etc., related to specific program areas, functions, or activities.

- Recommend enforcement actions based upon inspection findings and EPA enforcement policies.

- Provide regulatory compliance assistance to facilities during inspections, investigations, and compliance assistance visits, and at the request of facilities.

- Provide assistance to regional personnel, other federal, state, local, to tribal agencies, industry representatives, concerned public citizens on the 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.

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