Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist/Life Scientist (Remedial Project Manager) - R9

Summary

This position is in Office of the Regional Administrator, Region 9, Superfund & Emergency Management Division. 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

At the entry level of this position, you will:

• Determine appropriate cleanup actions, methods, and tools for toxic and hazardous waste sites.
• Direct contractual work efforts in cases where must assume the cleanup duties to assure that federal funds are properly expended and that contractors are utilized effectively and efficiently.
• Serve as a resource for complex site situations that involve toxic and hazardous waste cleanup.
• Participate in or monitor enforcement activities.
• Perform community relations activities within a public forum as a representative of the Agency.

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 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.