Near-Term Graduation - Life Scientist/Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist - R5

Summary

This position is in Region 5, Air & Radiation Division, Air Programs Branch, Control Strategies Section. 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 environmental protection projects and activities related to air quality issues;
• Provide technical support and assistance to state, local, or tribal agency personnel on routine air quality issues;
• Make minor adaptations to procedures and accepted practices to identify areas that need development;
• Prepare scientific/technical information following prescribed methods and guidelines for written documents, briefings, workshop/conference/seminar presentations, or public hearings.

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.