Environmental Protection Specialist (Water) - OW

Summary

This position is in The Office of Water.  About The Office of Water:  OW

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:

• Implement, administer, evaluate, and coordinate a water media program to ensure compliance with environmental requirements.
• Serve as a programmatic specialist on water quality and/or restoration programs.
• Review and implement environmental technical standards, guidelines, policies and formal regulations.
• Serve as a Project Officer for water program grants, and/or interagency/cooperative agreements, providing assistance to grantee organizations.

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.