Environmental Protection Specialist - R3
Summary
This position is in Region 3, Superfund and Emergency Management Division, Program Support and Cost Recovery Branch, Cost Recovery Section.
About Region 3: R3
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:
- Assist in planning and conducting investigations to identify potentially responsible parties (PRPs) at Superfund sites for the purpose of obtaining their performance of and/or payment for response actions.
- In collaboration with other site enforcement team members, assist in preparing a variety of documents needed to develop and resolve (i.e., settle or litigate) enforcement cases against PRPs.
- Assist in preparing materials to be used in verbal and written briefings.
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