JOB SUMMARY: This position is in Region 6, Water Division. About Region 6: https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-region-6-south-central This is an office-centered position. You must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis. Work-from-home flexibilities may be authorized as described in the Benefits section. MAJOR DUTIES: At the entry level of this position, you will: Implement, administer, evaluate, and coordinate a water program to ensure compliance with environmental requirements, and resolve difficult or complex water quality or monitoring issues, environmental and restoration problems that necessitate life science/physical science/engineering supported solutions. Serve as a technical specialist on water quality, water monitoring and/or restoration programs and/or permit programs. Review and implement environmental technical standards, guidelines, policies, permits, and formal regulations. Serve as a Project Officer for grants, assistance agreements and Interagency Agreements in accordance with Federal and agency policies and practices. 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. You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements. One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.