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Summary Earth Day is every day at EPA!  At EPA, you can protect human health and the environment of all Americans, and you’ll discover that EPA is one great place to work!  We offer great benefits and work flexibilities, and our diverse workforce connects to more than just a career--we share a common passion to promote a cleaner, healthier environment.  Discover how exciting safeguarding our natural resources and protecting human health can be.  Find yourself at EPA. This position is located in Region 5, Superfund Division, Remedial Response Branch #1, Science & Quality Assurance Section in Chicago, IL.  For more information on this office, visit their website:  Region 5 If selected, you must work at the location stated in this announcement. Except in special circumstances, those new to the federal government will be hired at the starting salary (step 1) of the applicable grade range listed above. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities You will: - Serve as a technical authority within the Program to provide ecological expertise for projects within the Superfund Division Removal and Remedial Programs. Consult with Remedial Project Managers (RPMs) and On-Scene Coordinators (OSCs) to provide advice on complex ecological problems at sites; and advising Agency decision makers concerning the appropriate course of action at sites. Advising RPMs and OSCs on proper scopes of work for site ecological investigations.  - Plan, oversee and conduct ecological field investigations including biological tissue, soil, water and sediment sampling; wetlands assessments and delineations; sampling for toxicity testing; biological community surveys; site reconnaissance surveys to document ecological resources at a site and check for the presence of Federal threatened or endangered species or state species or plant communities of special concern.  - Act as an Agency technical representative in enforcement negotiations with Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs) to represent the Agency’s position regarding the ecological aspects of site investigations and clean-ups during negotiations with PRPs for site clean-ups.   - Serve as the lead on ecological conditions in a variety of meetings held to discuss technical aspects of Action Memos, Remedial Investigation/Feasibility Study (RI/FS) work plans, data presentations including ecological risk assessments, and screening of remedial alternatives.  You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be required to travel 1 to 5 days per month. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

Summary Earth Day is every day at EPA!  At EPA, you can protect human health and the environment of all Americans, and you’ll discover that EPA is one great place to work!  We offer great benefits and work flexibilities, and our diverse workforce connects to more than just a career--we share a common passion to promote a cleaner, healthier environment.  Discover how exciting safeguarding our natural resources and protecting human health can be.  Find yourself at EPA.  This position is located in Region 5, Superfund Division, Remedial Response Branch #1, Science & Quality Assurance Section in Chicago, IL.  For more information on this office, visit their website:  Region 5 If selected, you must work at the location stated in this announcement. Except in special circumstances, those new to the federal government will be hired at the starting salary (step 1) of the applicable grade range listed above. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities You will: - Advise On-Scene Coordinators (OSCs) and Remedial Project Managers (RPMs) on proper scopes of work for planning and conducting site hydrogeological investigations. Review remedial investigation/feasibility study (RI/FS) work plans, RI/FS draft reports, and other technical documents for hydrogeological technical accuracy and content.  - Serve as a senior staff technical authority within the Superfund program to provide hydrogeological expertise for cleanup projects.  Design, supervise and conduct or oversee hydrogeological field investigations. - Serve as a Remedial Project Manager (RPM) on sites regulated by the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) and the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA).  Assess CERCLA hazardous waste sites for the purpose of identifying and measuring public health and welfare and environmental threats, identifying remedial alternatives, and recommending and implementing remedies. Oversee the collection and analysis of data from field sampling, conducts site inspections, determines the nature and extent of contamination and pathways of exposure, develops site management plans, and directs/oversees actions. - Participates in a variety of meetings conducted internally, with Agency contractors, with the public, and/or with other Federal and/or State agencies to discuss technical aspects of RI/FS work plans, data presentations, and the screening of remedial alternatives.  Leads those portions of the discussion which focus on hydrogeological conditions at sites. Conduct training sessions on environmental assessments, with a special emphasis on hydrogeological investigation and clean-ups, for the Superfund Division and Regional staff.   - Directs, oversees, manages, and evaluates contractor actions and expenditures for assigned sites.  Develops SOW for work assignments and procurement requests. Ensures fields activities are implemented according to work plans. Monitors, reviews, and evaluates contractor performance. Requests and/or participates in audits of contractor performance in cases. Initiates, reviews, and approves change orders for fund-lead sites. Negotiates and approves proposed and final budget estimates and work plans. You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be required to travel 1-5 days per month. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

Summary Earth Day is every day at EPA!  At EPA, you can protect human health and the environment of all Americans, and you’ll discover that EPA is one great place to work!  We offer great benefits and work flexibilities, and our diverse workforce connects to more than just a career--we share a common passion to promote a cleaner, healthier environment.  Discover how exciting safeguarding our natural resources and protecting human health can be.  Find yourself at EPA. This position is located in Region 5, Air and Radiation Division, Air Programs Branch, in the Air Permit Section, in Chicago, IL. For more information on this office, visit their website:   Region 5 If selected, you must work at the location stated in this announcement. Except in special circumstances, those new to the federal government will be hired at the starting salary (step 1) of the applicable grade range listed above. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities At the entry level of this position, you will: -Where state, local, or tribal agency has not been delegated authority to prepare permits for treatment, storage and disposal facilities (issuance, re-issuance, and modification), assist in the collection of necessary information from applicants, state, local, or tribal agency representatives, and EPA staff. -Where state, local, or tribal agency has been delegated permit authority, assist senior permit specialist provide technical support and guidance on permits to state, local or tribal personnel. -Provide technical support to state, local or tribal agencies regarding technical and scientific criteria and methods. -Provide technical support in defense of technical and legal challenges to permits with Office of Regional Counsel (ORC). -Respond to permit inquiries. 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. You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be required to travel 1 to 5 days per month. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com