Biologist/Physical Scientist/Environmental Engineer - OW
This position is in Office of Water. About OW: Office of Water Website
This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to one of the duty stations stated in this announcement on a regular basis (location TBD after candidate selected). Partial work-from-home flexibilities may be authorized.
Duties
At the entry level of this position, you will:
- Participate in scientific activities as directed by senior scientists or supervisor.
- Assists senior staff scientists to prepare written evaluations, summaries, and other documentation.
- Provide assistance to other scientists within the immediate organization by researching technical aspects of EPA laws and regulations.
- Effectively communicate evaluations, analyses, risk assessment characterization, and other technical information both orally and in writing.
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 10% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements.