Life Scientist/Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 8, Water Division, Safe Drinking Water Branch, Underground Injection Control Section, is seeking a GS-13 level professional.

The role involves reviewing permit applications and technical reports, assessing geological suitability of underground water sites, and analyzing well logs, tests, and integrity to support safe drinking water regulations. This office-centered position requires reporting to the stated duty station regularly and meeting

Qualifications

• 1 year of full-time specialized experience equivalent to GS-12 level.
• Reviewing technical documentation such as permit applications and technical reports.
• Analyzing well logs, tests, and/or integrity.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate permit applications and technical reports.
• Conduct geological suitability assessments for underground injection control.
• Analyze well logs, tests, and integrity data to support regulatory decisions.

Skills

Environmental Engineering

Attention to Detail

Critical Thinking

General Engineering

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Influencing/Negotiating

Technical Competence

Physical Science

Job description

This position is in Region 8, Water Division, Safe Drinking Water Branch, Underground Injection Control Section. About this organization: Region 8. This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis. NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements, including any requirements described in the Education section, by the closing date of this announcement.

In addition to the basic entry education requirements, you must have specialized experience and/or directly related education as described below:

To qualify for the GS-13 level, you must have 1 year of full-time specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level defined as reviewing technical documentation such as permit applications and technical reports; performing geological suitability of underground water sites; and analyzing well logs, tests, and/or integrity.

• Environmental Engineering
• Attention to Detail
• Critical Thinking
• General Engineering
• Written Communication*
• Oral Communication
• Problem Solving*
• Influencing/Negotiating
• Technical Competence*
• Physical Science

*You will be evaluated on these critical competencies.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

*If you have part-time work experience, read this: Part-Time Experience.