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Together, we all protect human health and the environment. We need scientists and engineers, communicators, problem solvers, community outreach coordinators, economists, information technology specialists, risk analysts, and administrative professionals.
 

Physical Scientists

Physical scientists, chemists, and geologists at the EPA advise on and research concerned with matter, energy, physical space, time, nature of physical measurement, and fundamental structural particles; and the nature of the physical environment.

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Program/Project Managers

Analysts and advisors to management evaluate the effectiveness of programs and operations and/or the productivity and efficiency of the management of the EPA.

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Biological Scientists

Biologists, toxicologists, and ecologists at the EPA advise on and research living organisms, their distribution, characteristics, life processes, and adaptations and relations to the environment.

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Engineers

General, environmental, and chemical engineers at the EPA perform professional, scientific, or technical work concerned with engineering or architectural projects, facilities, structures, systems, processes, equipment, devices, material or methods.

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Environmental Protection Specialists

Environmental Protection Specialists advise on, manage, or supervise work related to protecting or improving environmental quality, controlling pollution, remedying environmental damage, or ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations.

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Lawyers perform legal analysis and conduct research to formulate recommendations to senior managers. They compose briefs and other documents involving legal issues in regulation, counseling, enforcement, and litigation; they also negotiate legal agreements and represent the EPA in court.

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IT Specialists

IT Specialists at EPA manage, supervise, lead, administer, develop, deliver, and support Information Technology (IT) systems and services to include policy and planning, app development, security, data management, and customer support.

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Accountants & Budget Analysts

Accountants perform professional accounting work that requires application of accounting theories, concepts, principles, and standards to the financial activities of the EPA. Budget Analysts perform, advise on, and supervise work in budget administration.

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Social Scientists & Economists

Social Scientists and Economists research their respective fields of study, analyze data, prepare reports, and consult on social economic matters to government officials and the public.

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Criminal Investigators

Criminal Investigators conduct, coordinate, and oversee complex potentially responsible party (PRP) searches and use the results of general investigations to make or invoke administrative judgments, sanctions, or penalties.

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