Life Scientist/Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist, GS-7, GS-9 | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

At the entry level of this position, you will:

- Perform duties related to environmental engineering, physical science, or life science to support environmental protection work in a program area (air, water, waste, etc); a functional area (enforcement, compliance, permitting, etc); or a cross media effort (environmental justice, etc).

- Determine the adequacy and accuracy of data and processes, proper preservation and collection of samples and specimens and provide technical assistance where applicable.

- Provide assistance to other engineers and scientists within the immediate organization by researching technical aspects of environmental laws and regulations.

- Analyze data and prepare reports regarding state, local or 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.