Life Scientist/Physical Scientist/Environmental Engineer - R5

Summary

This position is in Region 5, Water Division, Permits Branch. 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.

*Work-from-home flexibilities may be authorized as described in the Benefits section.

Duties

At the entry level of this position, you will:

-Prepare or review permits (issuance, reissuance, and modification) for routine treatment, storage and disposal facilities or sources;

-Provide technical support to state, local or tribal agencies regarding well-defined technical and scientific criteria and methods; pollution control requirements; and impacts of pollutants.

-Resolve issues related to permit requirements and participate in the defense of permits against legal challenges with Office of Regional Counsel (ORC).

-Respond to permit inquiries.

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.