Recent Graduate - Public Affairs Specialist - R8

Summary

This position is in Region 8, Immediate Office Division, Public Affairs Branch, Community Involvement Section. About Region 8: Region 8

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:

• Provide support for programs and outreach efforts by coordinating events and distributing information.
• Research and write materials concerning the nature and purpose of the Agency's programs, projects, and items of concern to the general public.
• Respond to inquiries from the public regarding EPA regulations, programs and activities; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with EPA programmatic and technical staff and impacted communities to ensure two-way communication is established and maintained.

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.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.