Recent Graduate - Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist/Life Scientist - R5
Summary
This position is in Region 5, Environmental Justice, Community Health and Environmental Review Division, Multi-Media Branch 3. About Region 5: Website
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:
- Review National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents for routine projects for which federal actions are taken, consistent with Section 309 of the Clean Air Act (CAA),
- Work with the lead federal agency, other interested federal agencies, state, tribal, or local governments, as well as other interested parties, to strengthen the Agency's understanding of the proposed action, potential environmental impacts, and opportunities to mitigate such impacts.
- Prepare or provide technical assistance and review to support agency program offices in their development of NEPA compliance documents for projects subject to NEPA.
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.