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Read below frequently asked questions about the EPA's hiring process.

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  • Where can I find EPA jobs?
  • Who do I contact if I have a question about a specific job announcement or having issues applying?
  • Can I submit my CV or resume to the EPA Careers website instead?
  • I have submitted a Job Application. What is the next step?
  • Can non-U.S. citizens work for the EPA?
  • What if I have additional questions about jobs that are not answered here?
  • Why should I sign up for Job Alerts?
  • I would like to have one of my pages or information posted on the EPA Careers website. Who should I contact?
  • I would like to submit a comment, but it is not about an EPA Careers topic. Where can I submit my comment?

To find answers to questions about general hiring at the EPA, view the General Public Hiring page.

Interns


  • Does the EPA have summer internships?
  • Where do I find EPA internships?
  • How long do EPA internships last?
  • What kind of internships does the EPA offer?
  • How do I apply to an internship on USAJobs?
  • How much are interns paid?
  • Can these internships lead to permanent jobs?
  • What are EPA internships located?
  • I'm not a U.S. citizen. Can I apply for an internship at the EPA?
  • What's the difference between the EPA's Pathways Program, internships, and student trainees?

To find answers to questions about internships offered by the EPA, view the Internship FAQs.

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