Lead Environmental Engineer — Transportation Fuels Policy

Supervisory Physical Scientist/Environmental Engineer; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Environmental Protection Agency in Ann Arbor, MI, is seeking a Supervisory Physical Scientist/Environmental Engineer to lead the Fuels Branch within the Transportation Sector Impacts and Standards Division. The role requires regular presence at the duty station and overseeing regulatory policies to reduce mobile source emissions.

The position emphasizes leadership, technical expertise in clean fuels, and collaboration with stakeholders to advance EPA’s transportation fuel programs.

Qualifications

• Requires professional engineering registration or APPLICABLE credential for engineering track.
• Experience advising on clean fuel and energy programs and air pollution regulations.
• Leadership and supervisory experience at GS-14/GS-15 level.
• Strong collaboration with teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct priorities and resources to meet division goals in transportation fuel policies.
• Exercise supervisory responsibilities to empower employees and improve mission outcomes.
• Represent the Division and Agency with internal and external parties, building effective relationships.
• Advise on regulations and policies for fuels manufactured and sold in the US and development of control strategies for mobile emissions.

Skills

Planning and evaluating

Technical competence

Coaching and developing others

Leadership

Organizational awareness

Partnering

Education

Professional engineering degree

Engineering/Physical Science degree with 24 semester hours

Job description

Environmental Protection Agency in Ann Arbor, MI, is seeking a Supervisory Physical Scientist/Environmental Engineer to lead the Fuels Branch within the Transportation Sector Impacts and Standards Division. The role requires regular presence at the duty station and overseeing regulatory policies to reduce mobile source emissions.

The position emphasizes leadership, technical expertise in clean fuels, and collaboration with stakeholders to advance EPA’s transportation fuel programs.