Environmental Protection Specialist-R1

Summary

This position is in Region 1, Superfund and Emergency Management Division, Operations Branch, Budget, Enforcement and Information Management Section. About: Region 1.

This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.
*EPA offers work-from-home and work schedule flexibilities as described in the Benefits section.

Duties

You will:

• Conduct investigations to identify potentially responsible parties (PRPs) and initiate contact with such parties to extend the opportunity for performance or financing of remedial and removal activities.
• Ensure program consistency in implementing Agency policy and guidance specific to the Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA).
• Provide oversight of staff personnel in development of case strategies and enforcement documents to ensure that the individual cases are being handled comprehensively and consistently with program policies.
• Provide accurate representation of costs to determining the most appropriate strategy and resource expenditures in pursuing cost recovery.
• Advise Senior Enforcement Coordination in negotiated settlements offers from Potentially Responsible Parties (PRPs) based on program guidance and other considerations.

When entering a Federal job at a grade level lower than the highest promotion potential level, you may be promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses.  NOTE:  Career ladder promotions are not automatic, and all eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met in order to progress to the next grade level.

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