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Life Scientist/Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist
Environmental Protection Agency · Posted 109 days ago
Hybrid Anchorage, AK $90K – $156K Apply by Jun 22, 2026 General Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences ISTJ Engineering
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This position is in Region 10, Land, Chemicals, & Redevelopment Division, RCRA & Tanks Branch. About Region 10: Region 10. 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).
What You'll Do
- →At the full performance level of this position, you will: Design, prepare, oversee and/or review studies and/or technical documents to investigate and cleanup the release of petroleum and/or hazardous contaminants to the environment and ensure long-term effectiveness of cleanups to protect human health and the environment.
- →Lead enforcement activities, including assisting in the identification of Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs) and monitoring compliance with orders/agreements to secure compliance and accountability.
- →If you are hired at a grade level lower than the full performance level (i.e., highest promotion potential level), your duties will be less complex and you will have more supervisory oversight.
- →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.
- →One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.
Requirements
- ✓#LI-Onsite You must be a U.S. citizen.
- ✓If you are selected, you may be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
- ✓This position is designated as Moderate Risk and requires a background investigation.
- ✓Unless an appropriate background investigation is already on record with the Office of Personnel Management, you must undergo a background investigation.
- ✓All conditions of the pre-employment security process must be met before an official letter of employment can be issued with a report for duty date.
- ✓REAL ID requirements became effective on 05/07/25.
- ✓You will receive information about alternative acceptable documents (e.g., passport) prior to onboarding.
- ✓For more information about REAL ID, see Dept. of Homeland Security and REAL ID FAQs.
- ✓You will be required to obtain (before coming on board) and maintain a valid driver's license and must be able to operate a Government-owned or leased motor vehicle.
- ✓You may have limited exposure to hazardous materials.
- ✓This position requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
- ✓You will be required to meet ongoing specialized safety training requirements in order to meet field safety standards.
- ✓Participation in the medical monitoring program is required.
- ✓Life Scientist: You must have a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position; OR a combination of education and experience with courses equivalent to a major, as listed.
Benefits
- ★Join EPA in protecting human health and the environment and enjoy many work life quality options!
- ★Working for the EPA offers you a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.
- ★To learn more about us, visit Life and Careers at EPA.
- ★If you are selected for this position, situational telework may be approved by your supervisor if you meet eligibility requirements, as allowable by agency policy and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement.
- ★EPA policy only allows telework to be approved situationally.
- ★Situational telework is for work or assignments of specific limited duration on an occasional, emergency, or ad hoc basis.
- ★NOTE: If you are an EPA employee who currently works at a remote work location (i.e., full-time telework), your approval for remote work does not transfer to this position, subject to Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act.
Personality Fit
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