Life Scientist/Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist - R4

Summary

This position is in Region 4, Land, Chemicals and Redevelopment Division, RCRA Programs and Cleanup Branch, RCRA Corrective Action Section. About Region 4.

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:

• Serve as the Corrective Action Project Manager for Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) corrective action and remediation activities.
• Visit work sites to observe sites that involve RCRA Corrective Action cleanup.
• Assist in the review of contractual work efforts in cases where EPA must support state requests or conduct environmental sampling, ensuring contractors are utilized effectively and efficiently.
• Participate in community relations activities to support senior scientists/engineers.

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 25-50% 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.