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Physical Scientist/Hydrologist/Geologist
Environmental Protection Agency · Posted 9 days ago
About the Role
This position is in Region 5, Water Division, Permits Branch, UIC Section. 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.
What You'll Do
- →At the highest advertised grade, you will: Apply analytical and field methods to scientific, geologic, and environmental issues to ensure accurate, defensible data and effective, compliant program implementation that protects human health and the environment.
- →Provide advice to state, local, and tribal governments on developing, executing, and monitoring environmental/scientific policies, plans, and programs to ensure compliant, effective implementation and achieve environmental protection objectives.
- →Review and implement environmental standards, policies, and regulations to ensure scientifically sound, compliant, and consistently applied regulations supported by high-quality, defensible data.
- →Perform Underground Injection Control (UIC) permitting and oversee state and industry pollution control programs to ensure compliant, scientifically defensible implementation that protects underground sources of drinking water and meets national program requirements.
- →If you are hired at a lower grade 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.
- →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, the entire period served under the Recent Graduates program will be a trial period.
- ✓If you are selected, a written participant agreement must be signed.
- ✓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.
- ✓If you are still completing coursework, offer of employment will be contingent upon completion of degree/certificate/program.
- ✓Proof showing completion date by April 2, 2026 will be required before entry on duty.
- ✓If you are selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure form within 30 days of your first day of employment and annually thereafter.
- ✓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 will be required to meet ongoing specialized safety training requirements in order to meet field safety standards.
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
Job ID: 1509160b-28b2-442d-9eb8-e34b7cd1295c
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