U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Summary This position is in Region 9, Air & Radiation Division, Permits & Rules Branch, Rules Office. If selected, you must work at the location stated in this announcement.  About Region 9:   Region 9 Learn more about this agency Responsibilities At the entry-level of this position, you will: - Assist in the evaluation of state-submitted SIP revisions for technical, procedural, and regulatory compliance with Clean Air Act (CAA) requirements; produce technical documentation to support the Agency’s decision; and work with higher-graded specialists to initiate State Implementation Plan (SIP) rulemaking actions and recommendations for approval or disapproval. - Participate in providing technical assistance to state, local, and tribal air pollution control agencies on control measures and strategies to meet the requirements of the CAA related to National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and other control programs, including the development or revision of SIPs. - Communicate policy and procedural guidelines to state, local, and tribal air agencies, and work with them to coordinate the development of regulations, required revisions to State Implementation Plans (SIPs), and source-specific SIP actions. 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. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be required to travel less than 25% of each month. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com !

Summary This position is in  Region 6 , Superfund & Emergency Response Division, Emergency Management Branch, Readiness & Emergency Response Section.  If selected, you must work at the location stated in this announcement.  About Region 6:   Region 6 Website Cut-off dates for referral consideration are as follows: October 18, 2019 November 22, 2019 December 27, 2019 January 31, 2020 February 3, 2020 All applicants must reapply after the closing date of the announcement, for further consideration. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities At the entry level of this position, you will: - Participate in response to the release of oil and/or other hazardous materials as directed by senior On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) or supervisor. - Assist the senior OSC to exercise warranted Contracting Officer functions in accordance with the Delegation of Procurement Authority (DPA) from the EPA Office of Acquisition Management. - Assist the senior OSC to conduct official investigations and/or inspections pursuant to all federal laws administered by the U.S. EPA, for both fund-led and enforcement-led removal responses.  - Provide assistance with planning, prevention, and preparedness activities related to health and environmental hazards resulting from releases of biological, chemical and/or radiological agents.   - Participate in the monitoring removal responses that involve hazardous waste as directed by the senior OSC or supervisor, and perform public relations activities. You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements. 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. Travel Required 75% or less - You may be required to travel more than 50% of each month. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com

Summary This position is in  Region 7, Superfund & Emergency Management Division, Assessment Emergency Response & Removal Branch.  If selected, you must work at the location stated in this announcement.  About Region 7:   Region 7 Learn more about this agency Responsibilities At the entry-level of this position, you will: - Participate in response to the release of oil and/or other hazardous materials as directed by senior On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) or supervisor. - Assist the senior OSC to exercise warranted Contracting Officer functions in accordance with the Delegation of Procurement Authority (DPA) from the EPA Office of Acquisition Management. - Assist the senior OSC to conduct official investigations and/or inspections pursuant to all federal laws administered by the U.S. EPA, for both fund-led and enforcement-led removal responses.  - Provide assistance with planning, prevention, and preparedness activities related to health and environmental hazards resulting from releases of biological, chemical and/or radiological agents.   - Participate in the monitoring removal responses that involve hazardous waste as directed by the senior OSC or supervisor, and perform public relations activities. You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements. 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. Travel Required 75% or less - You may be required to travel more than 50% of each month. Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com Remember to say you found this opportunity at EnvironmentalCareer.com