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Recent Graduate or Near-Term Graduation - Life Scientist/Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist - R5

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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Summary

This position is in United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, Superfund & Emergency Management Division, Emergency Response Branch 1, Emergency Response Section 2. 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:

  • Participate in response to the release of oil or other hazardous materials as directed by senior On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) or supervisor.
  • Assist Senior OSC to exercise warranted Contracting Officer functions in accordance with the Delegation of Procurement Authority (DPA) from the EPA Office of Acquisition Management.
  • Assist senior OSC to conduct official investigations and inspections pursuant to federal laws administered by the U.S. EPA for well-established fund-led and enforcement-led removal responses.
  • Provide assistance with planning, prevention, and preparedness activities related to health and environmental hazards resulting from releases of biological or chemical agents.
  • Participate in monitoring removal responses that involve hazardous waste as directed by senior OSC or supervisor, and perform public relations activities.

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.

You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements.