Life Scientist/Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist (Remedial Project Manager) - R7

Summary

This position is in Region 7, Superfund and Emergency Management Division, Remediation Branch.  About Region 7: https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-region-7-midwest

This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.
*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 EPA must assume the cleanup duties to assure that federal funds are properly expended and that contractors are utilized effectively and efficiently.
• Monitor responsible party effort during remedial cleanups to assure compliance with all requirements of applicable regulations.
• Participate in or monitor enforcement activities.
• Perform community relations activities within a public forum.

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.