General Engineer/Physical Scientist - R6
This position is in Region 6, Water Division.
If selected, you must work at the location stated in this announcement.
About Region 6: https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-region-6-south-central
At the entry level of this position, you will:
Assist senior level technical/programmatic specialist in providing basic drinking water and wastewater infrastructure -related advice and information.
Apply professional scientific/engineering knowledge and skill along with principles and methods of engineering/scientific analysis and design to provide technical engineering/science advice for planning and review.
Review assigned grants related to the initiation, administration, and/or close-out activities of more standard and routine grants.
Perform limited financial analysis duties for Branch grant programs.
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 25-50% 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).