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Life Scientist/Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist - R5

Summary

These positions are in Region 5, Air & Radiation Division. About 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

You will:

  • Conduct new and complex analyses of air quality issues in support of regulatory activities.
  • Provide technical advice and guidance to state, local, or tribal agency personnel on air quality issues.
  • Adapt and develop new approaches, analytical methods and techniques for air quality issues, and applies technical and scientific developments to assignments.
  • Prepare and disseminate scientific/technical information through oral briefings, written documents, workshop/conference/seminar presentations, and/or public hearings.

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.