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.