Life Scientist/Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist - R1

Summary

This position is in Region 1, Air and Radiation Division, Air Permits, Toxics & Indoor Programs Branch. About Region 1.

This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to one of the duty stations stated in this announcement on a regular basis (location TBD after candidate selected).
*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:

• Serve as an Air Quality Modeler, performing scientific assessments, technical reviews, and modeling analyses covering a wide variety of meteorological, topographical, and source conditions and issues associated with ambient air quality monitoring.
• Conduct air pollution studies using specialized dispersion modeling programs and statistical techniques to prepare technical support documents describing the studies and results.
• Serve as the Air and Radiation Division’s technical resource on regulatory initiatives and other projects related to ambient air modeling, meteorology, and atmospheric science.

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.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.