Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist/Life Scientist - R9

Summary

This position is in Office of the Regional Administrator, Region 9, Water Division, Groundwater & Drinking Water Branch. About Region 9: Website

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).
*EPA offers work-from-home and work schedule flexibilities as described in the Benefits section.

Duties

You will:

• Evaluate and administer regulatory programs to ensure the provision of drinking water meets federal standards and that delivery systems meet performance requirements under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA).
• Provide training and technical engineering assistance to State, Tribes, local agencies and the regulated industry on the development and implementation of regulatory control measures and the design, construction and operation of treatment facilities to maintain and improve water system reliability and resiliency
• Manage financial assistance agreements to states, tribes and other agencies for program implementation and to facilities for the design and construction of water treatment and distribution infrastructure.

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.

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.