Life Scientist/Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist - R5

Summary

This position is in Region 5, Enforcement & Compliance Assurance Division, Water Enforcement & Compliance Assurance Branch, Water Enforcement & Compliance Assurance Section 1. 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:

• Conduct inspections and investigations of regulated facilities for compliance with applicable regulations, permits, or other federal requirements.
• Provide technical assistance on analytical methods, sampling techniques, etc., related to specific program areas, functions, or activities.
• Participate in enforcement activities and recommend enforcement actions based upon inspection findings and current EPA enforcement policies.
• Provide regulatory compliance assistance to well-established facilities during inspections, investigations, and compliance assistance visits.
• Provide assistance to regional personnel, other federal, state, local, to tribal agencies, industry representatives, concerned public citizens on the technical aspects of EPA laws and regulations.

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.