Skip to main content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Here’s how you know

Dot gov

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

HTTPS

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (LockA locked padlock) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

    • Environmental Topics
    • Air
    • Bed Bugs
    • Cancer
    • Chemicals, Toxics, and Pesticide
    • Emergency Response
    • Environmental Information by Location
    • Health
    • Land, Waste, and Cleanup
    • Lead
    • Mold
    • Radon
    • Research
    • Science Topics
    • Water Topics
    • A-Z Topic Index
    • Laws & Regulations
    • By Business Sector
    • By Topic
    • Compliance
    • Enforcement
    • Laws and Executive Orders
    • Regulations
    • Report a Violation
    • Environmental Violations
    • Fraud, Waste or Abuse
    • About EPA
    • Our Mission and What We Do
    • Headquarters Offices
    • Regional Offices
    • Labs and Research Centers
    • Planning, Budget, and Results
    • Organization Chart
    • EPA History

Breadcrumb

  1. Home
  2. Careers

General Public

Additional Opportunities

  • Hiring Outreach Events
  • Hiring with Pride! Webinar
  • EPA Locations

Resources

  • Learn how to utilize the Open to the Public hiring path.
  • Got questions? Get answers!
  • Ask an HR Specialist.

U.S. Citizens or Nationals

Open to the Public

If you are a U.S. Citizen, National, or even non-citizen, we encourage you to apply to join our team. Learn what types of EPA jobs you're eligible to apply for check out the benefits, and see what we're recruiting for on USAJOBS.

Any person with U.S. Citizenship, or is a National (A resident of American Samoa or Swain Island) may apply for positions that are Open to the Public. These positions often include:

  • Flexible work schedules.
  • Generous benefits packages.
  • Generous vacation, sick leave, and holiday policies.
  • Salaries typically ranging from the GS-07 - GS-15 level.
Find Entry-Level Jobs
Find Mid-Level Jobs
Find Senior-Level Jobs
Find Executive Jobs

Non-U.S. Citizens

Open to the Public

In general, you must be a U.S. Citizen or National to work for the EPA. Occasionally, EPA hires non-U.S. Citizens for Post-Doc appointments. Visit our Post-Doc careers page to review the eligibility criteria for non-citizen Post-Doc applicants.

Careers

  • How to Apply
  • Salaries and Benefits
  • Students
  • Grads and Post-Docs
  • Legal Careers
  • Science Careers
Contact Us about EPA Careers
Contact Us to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem.
Last updated on July 3, 2024
  • Assistance
  • Spanish
  • Arabic
  • Chinese (simplified)
  • Chinese (traditional)
  • French
  • Haitian Creole
  • Korean
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Tagalog
  • Vietnamese
United States Environmental Protection Agency

Discover.

  • Accessibility Statement
  • Budget & Performance
  • Contracting
  • EPA www Web Snapshot
  • Grants
  • No FEAR Act Data
  • Plain Writing
  • Privacy
  • Privacy and Security Notice

Connect.

  • Data
  • Inspector General
  • Jobs
  • Newsroom
  • Regulations.gov
  • Subscribe
  • USA.gov
  • White House

Ask.

  • Contact EPA
  • EPA Disclaimers
  • Hotlines
  • FOIA Requests
  • Frequent Questions
  • Site Feedback

Follow.