Recent Graduate or Near-Term Graduation - Physical Scientist/Life Scientist - R5

Summary

*This announcement has been amended to add Appointment Type Details.* 

This position is in Region 5, Land, Chemicals, and Redevelopment Division, Land and Chemicals Branch, Chemicals Management Section. About 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:

• Perform duties related to environmental, physical, or life science to support environmental protection work in the pesticides and/or lead-based paint program area.
• Provide technical assistance to Regional input on pesticides and/or lead-based paint policy and decisions affecting human health and the environment.
• Analyze data and prepare reports regarding state, local and tribal implementation of environmental protection programs.

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 less than 25% 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.