Life Scientist/Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist

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.

You will: Provide authoritative technical advice on Underground Injection Control (UIC) permit program policies, guidelines, regulations, review, and implementation for EPA, state, or Tribal UIC programs. Oversee and provide technical support to state or Tribal Underground Injection Control (UIC) permitting programs to ensure proper implementation. Clearly communicate scientific and technical information to develop recommendations for Agency management and senior leadership. Resolve critical, politically sensitive, and highly technical issues related to permit requirements to defend permits against legal challenges. One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

#LI-Onsite You must be a U.S. citizen. If you are selected, you may be required to complete a one-year probationary period. This position is designated as Moderate Risk and requires a background investigation. Unless an appropriate background investigation is already on record with the Office of Personnel Management, you must undergo a background investigation. All conditions of the pre-employment security process must be met before an official letter of employment can be issued with a report for duty date. REAL ID requirements became effective on 05/07/25. If you are selected for this position and plan to use your driver's license or identification card during the onboarding process (i.e., for employment eligibility verification or to obtain your EPA identification card), the document must be a REAL ID-compliant state-issued driver's license or identification card that includes the REAL ID-compliant star marking, or must be an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL). You will receive information about alternative acceptable documents (e.g., passport) prior to onboarding. For more information about REAL ID, see Dept. of Homeland Security and REAL ID FAQs. This position requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).