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Posted: March 10, 2026 (3 days ago)

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Supervisory Biologist/Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist

Environmental Protection Agency

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$169,279 - $197,200

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GS-15 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $123,041 - $159,950

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-14. Senior leader or top expert.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This senior-level job at the EPA involves leading a team in the Office of Water to plan, manage, and oversee environmental assessment programs that evaluate risks and support decisions on water technology and regulations.

You'll handle administrative tasks, supervise staff, collaborate with partners, and ensure resources are used effectively to protect human health and the environment.

It's ideal for experienced scientists, engineers, or environmental professionals with strong leadership skills and a passion for tackling urgent environmental challenges.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-14 level or equivalent, leading teams in developing or managing technical programs/projects for environmental assessments, risk management, or benefit-cost analyses
  • Basic education requirements in biology, environmental engineering, physical science, or related field
  • Strong supervisory and leadership skills, including personnel management and conflict resolution
  • Expertise in planning, evaluating, and providing technical direction for environmental programs
  • Experience in budget and cost management, quality assurance, and resource allocation
  • Ability to partner with stakeholders, gain consensus, and oversee contracts, grants, or interagency agreements
  • Physical reporting to Washington, DC office on a regular basis

Full Job Description

This position is in the Office of Water, Office of Wastewater, Engineering and Science Division, Environmental and Risk Assessment Branch.

About: The Office of Water This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.

NOTE: You must meet qualification requirements, including any requirements described in the Education section, by the closing date of this announcement.

In addition to the basic entry education requirements, you must have specialized experience and/or directly related education as described below: To qualify for the GS-15 level, you must have 1 year of full-time* specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level defined as experience leading a team to develop and/or manage technical programs and/or projects pertaining to scientific or engineering aspects for environmental assessment that can inform benefit-cost analyses for technology-based requirements or risk assessments/management; and experience managing time and resources to develop a product or meet program objectives .

You will be assessed on the following competencies: Planning and Evaluating Decision Making Technical Knowledge Conflict Management Supervisory and Leadership Judgment Partnering Budget and Cost Management Quality Assurance Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. *If you have part-time work experience, read this: Part-Time Experience. Major Duties:

You will: Oversee Program's administrative and operational planning and development to meet established goals. Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities to ensure work is accomplished.

Serve as partner for a variety of functional area organizations by providing technical input and gaining consensus amongst stakeholders.

Oversee and provide technical direction for contracts, extramural, and resource management to ensure policies and regulations are followed.

You will spend 10% 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.

Grow your career for the good of our planet The environmental challenges we face today are urgent.

At the Environmental Protection Agency, we need professionals like you to continue our mission to protect human health and the environment.

Our agency is built upon a commitment to protect human health and the environment. The work we do here changes the world.

That's why there has never been a more crucial moment to further your career as one of the scientists, engineers, community leaders, IT specialists, communicators, administrative professionals, technicians, problem solvers, and innovators at EPA.

Grow your career. Make an impact. Be EPA. Learn more at epa.gov/careers.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/10/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/10/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: EPA-JB-MPI-2026-0002