Life Scientist/Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist - R7
This position is in EPA. About EPA: EPA
This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to one of the duty stations stated in this announcement on a regular basis (location TBD after candidate selected). Partial work-from-home flexibilities may be authorized.
Duties
At the entry level of this position, you will:
- Conduct new and complex analyses of air quality issues in support of regulatory activities.
- Provide technical advice and guidance to state, local, or tribal agency personnel on air quality issues.
- Adapt and develop new approaches, analytical methods and techniques for air quality issues, and applies technical and scientific developments to assignments.
- Prepare and disseminate scientific/technical information through oral briefings, written documents, workshop/conference/seminar presentations, and/or public hearings.
You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements.
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.