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Supervisory Life Scientist/Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist

Environmental Protection Agency

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$174,347 - $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 Land and Redevelopment Programs Branch, focusing on environmental protection projects related to land cleanup and chemical management in the New York region.

The role requires overseeing daily operations, managing staff, and representing the agency in various partnerships to ensure compliance with environmental laws.

It's ideal for experienced scientists or engineers passionate about sustainability who enjoy mentoring teams and making decisions that protect public health and the planet.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-14 level or equivalent, including leadership in environmental protection projects or programs
  • Basic education requirements for life scientist, environmental engineer, or physical scientist (e.g., relevant degree in science or engineering)
  • Supervisory skills in personnel management, coaching, and mentoring staff
  • Experience implementing environmental statutes using federal funding
  • Strong competencies in administration, budget management, decision making, oral and written communication
  • Ability to represent the agency with external organizations and handle conflict and political savvy
  • Full-time commitment to office-based work in New York with regular physical reporting

Full Job Description

This position is in Region 2, Land, Chemicals and Redevelopment Division, Land and Redevelopment Programs Branch.

This is an office-centered position--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis. About Region 2: https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-region-2.

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 providing leadership, oversight of technical expertise for a scientific project or program in environmental protection; coaching, mentoring, or leading others; experience in implementing environmental statutes through federal appropriations.

You will need the following competencies in order to perform the duties of this position successfully: Administration and Management.* Budget and Cost Management. Critical Thinking.

Coaching and Developing Others. Conflict Management. Decision Making.* Oral Communication. Written Communication.* Political Savvy. *You will be evaluated on these critical competencies.

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: Plan, organize, and direct the activities of the organizational unit. Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

Represent the organizational unit and Agency with a variety of functional area organizations.

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.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 3/27/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 3/28/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: EPA-R2-MPI-2026-0004