Supervisory Physical Scientist/Environmental Engineer

Environmental Protection Agency; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 131,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Situational telework

Job summary

The Environmental Protection Agency in the United States is hiring for Supervisory Physical Scientist/Environmental Engineer. This position requires reporting to a duty station as part of the Office of Air and Radiation, with telework possible situationally.

The role involves directing a unit to ensure regulatory compliance, guiding staff, and engaging with stakeholders to advance air programs and policy implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in physical science or engineering with 24 semester hours in physical science/engineering topics.
• Engineering degree with professional registration or equivalent qualification per OPM standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct the unit's activities to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.
• Exercise supervisory responsibilities to empower employees and contribute to mission success.
• Represent the Agency to stakeholders with policy guidance and issue resolution.

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical science or engineering

Engineering degree professional licensure/registration

Job description

Supervisory Physical Scientist/Environmental Engineer

• Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

These positions are in the Office of Air and Radiation (OAR), Office of Clean Air Programs, Office of Regulatory Assistance Division. About this organization: OAR 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).

Key Responsibilities

At the full performance level of this position, you will: Plan, organize, and direct the unit's activities to ensure legal and regulatory compliance and to meet customer needs. Exercise supervisory responsibilities to foster an environment that empowers employees to participate in and contribute to mission success. Represent the Agency to stakeholders by building effective working relationships, providing policy and procedural guidance, and resolving issues as they arise.

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

Requirements & Education

Physical Scientist: You must have a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics; OR a combination of education and experience with education equivalent to one of the majors listed that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Environmental Engineer: You must have one of the following: Successful completion of a professional engineering degree at an accredited university or college OR Combination of college level education or training AND technical experience that has furnished you with (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering.

The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: Professional registration as an engineer. Evidence of passing the Engineer-in-Training written test. Successful documented completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences as described by OPM.

Successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's or higher degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university in engineering technology or in an appropriate professional field and at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance.

Please review the OPM page on specifics about required curriculum and for more information on qualifications, please visit GS-800: All Professional Engineering Positions qualifications. For information about accreditation requirements, visit Accreditation.

Benefits will not change for current permanent EPA employees. If you are selected for this position, situational telework may be approved by your supervisor if you meet eligibility requirements, as allowable by agency policy and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement. EPA policy only allows telework to be approved situationally. Situational telework is for work or assignments of specific limited duration on an occasional, emergency, or ad hoc basis.

NOTE: If you are an EPA employee who currently works at a remote work location (i.e., full-time telework), your approval for remote work does not transfer to this position, subject to Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Environmental Protection Agency, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $131342 – $197200/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-29.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.