Recent Graduate or Near-Term Graduation - Life Scientist/General Engineer/Physical Scientist

Summary

This position is in Region 5, Water Division. About Region 5: https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-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:

• Provide technical and programmatic leadership for one or more specialized areas of environmental science/engineering including water infrastructure.
• Review or recommend investigations and/or studies of environmental conditions to support activities.
• Develop funding plans, distribute resources, and monitor performance of grants, contracts, and interagency agreements.
• Review and evaluate environmental and human health data to be used in environmental assessment and decision-making.

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 25-50% 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.