Recent Graduate or Near-Term Graduation - Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist/Life Scientist Environmental Protection Agency - R5

Summary

This position is in U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Division, Land Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Branch. About Region 5: 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

At the entry level of this position, you will:

• Participate in enforcement activities as directed by senior enforcement officer or supervisor.
• Provide technical assistance on analytical methods, sampling techniques, etc.
• Assist senior enforcement officers in the development of technical, scientific or engineering information for the development, negotiation and litigation of both civil and criminal enforcement matters.
• Provide assistance to other engineers and scientists within the immediate organization by researching technical aspects of EPA laws and regulations.

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.