Life Scientist/Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist - R9

Summary

This position is in Office of the Regional Administrator, Water Division, Surface Water Branch, Standards & Assessments Section. About Region 9: Website 

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:

• Evaluate a water media program to ensure compliance with environmental requirements,
  and resolve environmental and restoration problems.
• Serve as a programmatic specialist on water quality and/or restoration programs.
• Review and implement environmental technical standards, guidelines, policies, and
  formal regulations.
• Serve as a Contract Officer’s representative for contracts and/or Project Officer for assistance
  agreements and Interagency Agreements in accordance with Federal and agency policies and
  practices.

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.