Environmental Engineer / Hydrologist - R10
This position is in Region 10, Laboratory Services and Applied Science Division , Risk Evaluation Branch. About Region 10: Region 10 Website
This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis. Partial work-from-home flexibilities may be authorized.
Duties
At the entry level of this position, you will:
- Develop and review technical documents, conceptual site models and characterization technical approaches; prepare plans, lead investigations, and prepare reports on site characterization, contaminant fate and transport, hydrogeology, quality assurance project plans, and remediation alternatives at hazardous waste sites, including federal facilities.
- Provide technical advice on solving assigned long-term and/or special complex technical problems, collaborating with other team members with a wide range of scientific disciplines, and making recommendations and supporting decisions on the technical merits of hydrogeological reports and remediation alternatives. Also provide hydrogeological and remediation advice on behalf of EPA to other Federal, State, Tribal and Local Agencies, and the public.
- Represent the Agency as Technical Specialist by participating routinely in a variety of meetings to discuss and represent EPA's position and discuss technical aspects of studies and the selection of remedial action alternatives.
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.