Recent Graduate or Near-Term Graduation - Life Scientist/Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist (Enforcement Officer/Inspector)
Recent Graduate or Near-Term Graduation - Life Scientist/Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist (Enforcement Officer/Inspector)
Summary
This position is in Region 2, Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Division. About Region 2: EPA Region 2 | US EPA
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).
*Work-from-home flexibilities may be authorized as described in the Benefits section.
Duties
At the entry level of this position, you will:
- Participate in enforcement activities as directed by senior enforcement officer or supervisor.
- Provide technical assistance on analytical methods, sampling techniques, etc.
- Assist senior enforcement officers in the development of technical, scientific, or engineering information for the development, negotiation, and litigation of both civil and criminal enforcement matters.
- Assist senior enforcement officers to provide regulatory compliance assistance to facilities during inspections, investigations, and compliance assistance visits.
- Provide assistance to other engineers and scientists within the immediate organization by researching technical aspects of EPA laws and regulations.
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.