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escendants will inherit the earth as we leave it. They deserve to enjoy i
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ect our environment.
Selecting the right career opportunity for yours
may be the most important decision of your life. In
terms of wages and benefits, the lifetime earning po
of a young college graduate today is a million dolla
You also represent a million dollar investment to a
prospective employer. A decision worth that much
should be a considered one.
When thinking of career possibilities, consider
opportunities for advancement, whether you will be
fairly treated and recognized according to your mei
whether the work will enable you to grow in experie
and knowledge, and the interest you will have in the
nature of the work.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency was
created in December 1970 as the federal governme
response to a critical need for a national commitment to protect and improve the quality of th
environment. Like all federal agencies, EPA was established in order to provide a significant
public service. And none is more vital than improving the condition of the contemporary envirc
ment. The quality of life — indeed, our continued individual and collective existence — are fui
tions of concerned environmental management.
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our future depends on it.
More and more people within our society, especially the young, want to participate in the development of
new environmental ethic — a way of life which will facilitate retention and improvement of the life-enhancing
atures of technology, without causing environmental
iterioration by pollution as a second- or third-order
msequence. Two important functions of EPA are to lend
ficial government support to this endeavor, and to institu-
>nally help change the habits and belief-systems which
have led to today's confrontation with environmental deg-
radation. In order to do so, the Agency depends upon
creative, responsible and dedicated employees.
So, for a fulfilling career, consider EPA — where a person's life style can also be a
career; where employees' professional concerns for the quality of the environment may
complement their personal concerns for the quality of life. A career with the Environment!
Protection Agency is not simply a job, it represents a commitment.
Programs we initiate together in this decade will drastically influence life on this planet in a II the tomorrows to com
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islating the Ethic into Action
lere and How within EPA...
EPA's national programs and policies are translated into
tion by the ten Regional Offices. The Regional Offices serve
the Agency's principal contact with state and local agen-
ts, industry, public and private groups, and academic
ititutions. Located in major cities across the country —
ston, New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas,
msas City, Denver, San Francisco and Seattle — the
gional Off ices facilitate maximum participation by state
id local governments in planning and implementing
vironmental programs.
EPA's field organization insures that the Agency is truly
sponsive to environmental needs in every part of the
untry. Regional Administrators and key program managers
issess broad authority to deal with environmental issues
thin regional jurisdiction. The various program specialists
>rk to achieve EPA's program objectives with respect to the
ique environmental situations in each Region.
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jarch and Development
In order for EPA to effectively establish and enforce
vironmental standards, a sound scientific base is required.
ormation regarding the impact of pollutants on ecology
d on human health, as well as on the transport and control
pollutants is necessary. One of EPA's principal functions,
irefore, is research. Conducting scientific studies on the
jses and effects of pollution and techniques of pollution
itrol enables the Agency to develop solutions for today's
d tomorrow's environmental problems.
Four National Environmental Research Centers (NERC's)
are responsible for conducting the majority of EPA's research
and development programs. Each has a special research
theme-. Research Triangle Park, North Carolina — health
effects of environmental stresses; Cincinnati, Ohio — pollu-
tion control technology development; Corvallis, Oregon —
ecological effects and pollutant transport processes; and Las
Vegas, Nevada — environmental monitoring. Associated with
the NERC's are a number of research labs and field stations
across the country at which a large variety of specific
research programs are conducted.
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Air
Air and Waste Management
Each year, American smokestacks and transportation exhaust systems release o
200 million tons of gaseous and particulate wastes into the air. Under the influence o
sunlight or moisture some pollutants can be altered and become even more hazardoi
In addition to corrosion and reduced visibility, urban air pollution is a severe public
health hazard — it has contributed to the dramatic increase in recent years of
emphysema, bronchitis, and asthma. Air pollution is now a critical problem in all larc
cities and in many smaller communities.
In 1971 EPA established National Ambient Air Quality Standards, specifying th
maximum tolerable levels of the six principal air pollutants. The Agency also establis
and enforces standards for exceptionally hazardous pollutants, such as beryllium an
mercury, and emission standards applicable to stationary and mobile sources. To
complement its auto emission standards, EPA has the authority to regulate the manu-
facture and sale of fuels or fuel additives that counteract the effectiveness of pollutic
control devices.
The noise levels in urban areas are increasing at the rate of one decibel per yec
Impaired hearing affects some 20 percent of our society. Noise most probably has
induced such extensive hearing loss. In an effort to control the noise pollution proble
EPA is currently involved in evaluating the health hazards from noise, setting accept)
noise levels, and identifying control measures.
Noise
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Solid Waste
This country is currently accumulating 200 million tons of solid waste each year.
By 1980, 8 pounds of waste will be collected daily for each American. Foul-smelling
open dumps, overflowing garbage cans, and acres of junked cars are already commc
environmental cancers. It is not difficult to imagine gradually being engulfed by the
120 billion cans, bottles and jars, 4 million tons of plastics, and 7 million cars and trucl
which we discard annually.
Solid waste poses a complex problem for American society. In addition to creatir
scenic blight, most of the disposal methods now in use pollute either land, air or water
Economically, solid waste is an issue of depletion of vital, non-renewable raw materia
The Agency is involved in devising technological systems that will effectively
manage trash, garbage, and other types of solid waste. EPA analyzes methods for
control of the quantity and characteristics of solid waste, its efficient collection,
recycling of that which is reusable, and disposal of what remains.
Strict governmental control over radiation has long been imposed. EPA works in
cooperation with other energy related agencies in closely regulating radiation so tha
human exposure is kept at a minimum. Environmental radiation standards and regula
of radioactive materials and nuclear facilities are now program responsibilities of the
Agency.
Radiation
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•er
nd Hazardous Materials
Water
Pesticides
Massive quantities of industrial and agricultural wastes, toxic pesticides, and
bacteria-laden human wastes are currently being dumped into our water systems,
defeating their natural cleansing abilities.
Certain pollutants, especially phosphates, damage the ecological balance of fr
water lakes. Thermal discharges upset the life-cycles of aquatic animals. The spread!
contamination of our coastal waters prevents the harvesting of fish and shell fish. An
oil spills occur almost daily, fouling beaches and destroying fish and sea birds.
Obviously, water pollution is now continent-wide.
Through EPA, the Federal government is committed to assist states and localitie
implement a wide-ranging program for water pollution control. The Agency has maj
responsibility for formulation of effluent guidelines and water quality criteria, over-
seeing the states' implementation of water quality standards, and administration of <
multi-billion dollar fund for grants to municipalities for the construction of waste-
water treatment facilities.
Knowledge of the adverse side effects from toxic chemicals entering the enviroi
ment makes more caution necessary in the use of agrochemicals. A concentrating ef
takes place as pesticides pass through links in the food chain; chemical residues are
already present at dangerous levels in the tissues of our wildlife. And man, of course
the culmination of the natural food chain.
To protect the ecosystem from further damage by persistent chemicals, EPA
establishes tolerance levels and residue limits for pesticides and similarly toxic agro-
chemicals. Any manufactured pesticide must be registered by EPA.
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>rcement and General Counsel
Because EPA is a regulatory agency responsible
establishing and enforcing environmental stan-
rds, within the limits of its statutory authorities, all
ency programs and activities aimed at pollution
atement require legal support and enforcement
vices in order to have full national impact.
In the 15-month period, January 1973 to March
74, EPA brought 2,846 enforcement actions against
lators of Water, Air, and Pesticides laws. This
>ught the number of actions taken in EPA's first 45
nths of existence to more than 4,000.
Fines and penalties imposed on polluters since
Vs formation in December 1970 exceed $8,000,000.
EPA's legal staff is supplemented by a National
Id Investigation Center (NFIC) located in Denver
t plans, manages, and conducts special air, pesti-
e and water quality enforcement investigations. To
iport the investigations the NFIC develops special
:kground data and support systems, and assures
t the requisite scientific and analytical studies
made.
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Headquarters
Headquarters in Washington, D.C., exercise functional management with respect to
all phases of administration of EPA as a Federal agency, including finance, program
planning, personnel, automatic data processing, general support services, public affairs,
congressional relations and international activities.
Agency-wide technical program guidance and direction is also provided by Head-
quarters personnel.
igency Direction
The Office of EPA's Administrator coordinates the regulatory,
nforcement, research, planning and program activities of the
Agency. Here, major Agency policies are initiated and the final de-
isions regarding EPA's activities are made. Five staff offices support
ie Administrator — Federal Activities, International Activities, Public
affairs. Legislation, and Civil Rights and Urban Affairs.
Planning and Management
The Office of Planning and Management is responsible fc
overall administrative and planning activities of the Agency. It
develops, initiates, monitors and evaluates EPA program open
tions and objectives. This Office coordinates program plans an
administers the Agency's resources and administrative support
functions.
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lization of the Environmental Protection Agency
ADMINISTRATOR
DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR
STAFF OFFICES
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The organization of EPA Is designed to permit an integrated, compreh
approach to pollution and environmental problems. Headed by an
Administrator appointed by the President, the Environmental Protectio
Agency employs more than 10,000 people nation-wide.
Office of
LEGISLATION
Office of
CIVIL RIGHTS AND
URBAN AFFAIRS
Office of
INTERNATIONAL
ACTIVITIES
Office of
FEDERAL
ACTIVITIES
Office of
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
PROGRAM OFFICES
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Asst. Administrator for
PLANNING AND
MANAGEMENT t
Office of
ADMINISTRATION
Office of
PLANNING AND
EVALUATION
Office of
RESOURCES
MANAGEMENT
Asst. Administrator for
WATER AND
MZARDOUS MATERIALS
Office of
WATER PLANNING
AND STANDARDS
Office of
WATER PROGRAM
OPERATIONS
Office of
PESTICIDE
PROGRAMS
Office of
TOXIC
SUBSTANCES
Asst. Administrator for
AIR AND WASTE
MANAGEMENT
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Office of
AIR QUALITY
PLANNING
AND STANDARDS
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Office of
MOBILE SOURCE
AIR POLLUTION
CONTROL
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Office of
NOISE ABATEMENT
AND CONTROL
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Office of
RADIATION
PROGRAMS
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Office of
SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT
PROGRAMS
Asst. Administrator for
RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT
Office of
ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERING
Office of
ENVIRONMENTAL
SCIENCES
Office of
MONITORING
SYSTEMS
Office of
PROGRAM
INTEGRATION
Asst. Administrator for
ENFORCEMENT AND
GENERAL COUNSEL
Office of
GENERAL COUNSEL
Office of
GENERAL
ENFORCEMENT
Office of
WATER
ENFORCEMENT
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CENTERS
Cincinnati, Las Vegas, Corvallis,
Research Triangle Park
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REGION 1
BOSTON
REGION II
NEW YORK
REGION III
PHILADELPHIA
REGION IV
ATLANTA
REGION V REGION VI
CHICAGO DALLAS
REGION VII
KANSAS CITY
REGION VIII
DENVER
REGION IX
SAN FRANCISCO
REGION X
SEATTLE
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>er Opportunities with EPA
As a result of increased concern in environ-
ital protection, new occupational specialties
re evolved rapidly within EPA. The career most
able for you may not have been defined yet,
a wise choice regarding an initial career oppor-
ity is the best guarantee of a satisfying future.
No matter what your college major or profes-
lal interest, you can probably qualify for any
i number of occupations utilized in Federal
/ice. And there may well be a place for you
ong the challenging careers available at EPA.
some college graduates with specialized back-
iunds, the career opportunities at EPA are clear-
: sanitary engineer or chemist, for example. For
ers it takes more searching. Those with liberal
»degrees might fit into some aspect of the
ency's management program or a staff office.
*i participates in a variety of Federal career
igrams designed to help high-achieving, college-
ined people develop their highest potential. In
ie cases, a career can begin even before
iduation.
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lol Programs
The COOPERATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM
srmits the design of special alternate work and study
irricula. General/, two college students share a
igle position, alternating each academic term. Co-op
jdents are usually enrolled in an academic area
Dsely related to the work assignments. When appli-
ible, the work assignments developed by EPA are
jproved for academic credit by the university and
e student's work supervisor completes an evaluation
nich is a factor in the student's course grade. The
>sitions are of a non-clerical nature, the level and
lary depend upon the number of academic credits
implied. Most Co-op students begin the program in
sir sophomore or junior year and continue until
aduation.
In 1973-74,63 Co-op students worked in EPA
f ices. The retention rate of Co-op students after
aduation is quite high at EPA. The participants in this
ogram are referred to EPA by the college and, upon
ccessful completion of the program, may be auto-
Dtically converted to permanent career employees
th EPA.
Under the WORK-STUDY PROGRAM, univers
are provided with Federal funds to subsidize the
employment of highly-qualified students who neec
financial assistance in order to continue their eduo
tion. During the 1973-74 academic year, 89 studer
worked in EPA offices under work-study agreemen
Work-study students work a maximum of fifteen he
per week during the academic term, and may worl<
forty hours per week during vacation periods. The
student positions are covered by one-year renewal
agreements between EPA and the university; partk
pants in the work-study program are not considere
EPA employees.
Interested students should check with their placement or
financial aid office. To be considered for these programs,
you must apply early.
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unities for Students with Specialized Education
If you have a specialized educational back-
>und, or the equivalent responsible experience,
il Service eligibility is determined by examination
y'our education, training and/or experience; no
tten test is required. For both those with two
jrs of technical education and those with a
lege major in such disciplines as engineering,
:mistry, the physical sciences, or the biological
jnces, specific Civil Service Announcements out-
3 the procedures by which eligibility for special-
d careers can be established. Most of EPA's
pointments are made in occupations which
juire specialized education.
If shortages exist in some of the specialties,
:h as engineering, as an entering employee you
I receive a starting salary that is considerably
|her than the general entrance salary.
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unities for students
ith 2 years of highei eduaction
For those of you who intend to seek regular employmenl
on completion of two years of higher education, EPA
pes that you will learn as much as possible about the
portunities open to you.
EPA looks for creative, responsible people to fill a
riety of positions which involve working with professional
d technical staff as support or technical aides. Many are
newly developing fields. And they can be the beginnings
meaningful careers.
Junior college or business school graduates and those
ill two years of college or appropriate types of work
perience may enter EPA via eligibility from the Civil
rvice Junior Federal Assistant Examination. EPA offers a
riety of occupational possibilities under this program:
environmental technician
environmental protection assistant
general administrative aide
personnel aide
statistical assistant
Opportunities
for the liberal arts graduate
The Professional and Administrative Career Examina-
tion (PACE), formerly the Federal Service Entrance Exami-
nation (FSEE), serves as the principal means of entry into the
Federal civil service for college graduates without specialized
majors. It is also appropriate for non-graduates who have
comparable work experience. PACE is designed to specifical-
ly identify and measure needed abilities for successful per-
formance in professional and administrative positions.
Salaries and responsibilities associated with positions
filled through PACE depend upon a candidate's qualifica-
tions and the classification of each specific job to be filled.
EPA seeks eligible candidates through the exam to fill
positions such as management analysts, personnel specialists,
budget specialists, public information specialists, writer-
editors and program analysts. PACE-type occupations which
require some specialized courses are economist, statistician
and environmental protection specialist.
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programs
Application procedure
EPA offers a limited number of select intern
jgrams. Internships in the administrative or
magement aspects of the agency can be the first
ps toward executive positions in EPA. EPA's
rious intern programs, available in Washington,
I., and in Regional Offices, are. designed to
ng into the Agency a small number of outstand-
I college graduates with potential to become
3 level career executives. Interns in special
Dgrams are often appointed at salaries which
3 higher than those for most college graduates
fering the Agency, and usually receive one year
planned training through rotational assign-
.•nts, special projects and career counseling.
such programs, which are highly selective, the
tential for advancement is excellent. General
gibility is acquired through the PACE but
alifications for each intern program are estab-
led by the specific EPA Office offering the
sgram.
The primary avenue for possible employm
with EPA, as with any Federal agency, is throug
Civil Service procedures. Although the majority
the Agency's new technical, administrative and
professional staff enter through Civil Service
Announcements for specialized professions, the
Junior Federal Assistant Examination and the
Professional and Administrative Career Examir
tion are sometimes applicable. Scores on the
appropriate written test, or examination of you
educational background and experience, dete
mine the numercial score and eligibility rating
assigned to you by the Civil Service Commissiot
You must receive an eligibility rating before yo
can be considered for most positions in the fed«
government.
Depending on the amount of college-leve
education to their credit, applicants are usually
assigned eligibility for positions in the GS-4 to
GS-7 range. GS (General Schedule) ratings in<
cate the level and salary of federal jobs. Salari
and responsibilities are comparable to those fo
similar positions in private industry.
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Your employment eligibility is restricted to the
jographic areas you select at the time of your
ritten test or submission of the application forms
quired by a Civil Service Announcement.
ormally, your name is placed on the federal job
gister of any two Civil Service Regions of your
oice, or of any one Region and Washington,
C. But you should refer to the specific examina-
m or announcement under which you are
•plying for precise instructions as to where to
bmit your application.
The U.S. Civil Service Commission serves as
; employment agency for most federal agencies.
henever EPA or any other federal agency fills a
cancy with a new hire, the Civil Service
immission compiles a list of the best qualified
ndidates. If a vacancy is in the geographic areas
ere your eligibility is registered and you are
ed among the most qualified candidates, the
fil Service Commission will send your application
fhat agency for consideration. You will then be
itacted directly by that agency. Therefore, to be
isidered for employment with the Environmental
itection Agency, you need not apply directly to
\ Offices.
EPA hires approximately 500 college-trai
applicants each year. Your chances for emplo)
ment depend upon the staffing needs of the
various offices, the number of applicants, and'
overall qualifications. Actual hiring needs also
vary considerably among disciplines. The recn
ing needs of the Agency are generally limited 1
the technically-specialized professions such as
chemical and sanitary engineering, and the
physical sciences.
If you feel that your background makes y<
exceptionally suited for a career with EPA, you
may submit a statement of your qualifications t
the EPA personnel office servicing the geograp
cal area where you are interested in working. E
this does not guarantee that you will secure a
position with EPA; the Civil Service procedures
outlined above still must apply.
For detailed information about Civil Servii
procedures, you should contact your college
placement office or the nearest Civil Service Jol
Information Center.
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Advantages
1. Salaries comparable to those offered by private
industry;
2. Equal Employment Opportunity — all qualified
applicants will receive equal consideration for employ-
ment and equal opportunity for advancement without
regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national
origin, or political affiliation;
3. Liberal employee benefits including 13 days of
paid vacation beginning the first year, 8 paid holidays,
paid sick leave, generous retirement benefits, and low-
cost insurance systems;
4. Intramural and interagency training oppor-
tunities, promotions based upon merit, and cash
awards for adopted suggestions and superior work
performance.
Training
In an agency as dynamic as EPA, training and
employee development are necessary to keep em-
ployees abreast of the state of the arts and to mainta
high professional standards. The Agency encourages
its personnel at all levels, including executives, to
participate in training programs.
Seminars and training institutes are sponsored b
EPA, other Federal agencies, and by the Civil Service
Commission. This kind of training is paid for by EPA.
EPA often pays for employees to take additional
college courses in job-related subjects.
Mobility
EPA allows you flexibility. As an EPA employee, y<
may move between one program and another, or
from one area of the country to another, wherever y<
abilities take you. The Agency encourages you to she
a career rather than be limited by a job.
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EPA OFFICES
'eg/on /
"rsonnel Office
nvironmental Protection Agency
}hn F. Kennedy Building
oston, Massachusetts 02203
lonn., Maine, Mass., N.H., R.I., Vt.)
'eg/on //
srsonnel Office
nvironmental Protection Agency
6 Federal Plaza
ew York, New York 10007
*I.J., N.Y., Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands)
legion ///
ersonnel Office
nvironmental Protection Agency
urtis Building
th and Walnut Streets
hiladelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
>el., Md., Va., Pa., W. Va.,
Washington, D.C.)
'eg/on IV
srsonnel Office
nvironmental Protection Agency
421 Peachtree Street, N.E.
tlanta, Georgia 30309
Ua., Fla., Ga., Ky., Miss., N.C.,
C., Tenn.)
'eg/on V
srsonnel Office
ivironmental Protection Agency
30 So. Dearborn
hicago, Illinois 60604
II., Ind., Minn., Mich., Ohio, Wise.)
Region VI
Personnel Office
Environmental Protection Agency
1600 Patterson Street
Suite 1100
Dallas, Texas 75201
(Ark., La., Texas, Okla., N.M.)
Region VII
Personnel Office
Environmental Protection Agency
1735 Baltimore Street
Kansas City, Missouri 64108
(Iowa, Kan., Mo., Neb.)
Region VIII
Personnel Office
Environmental Protection Agency
Lincoln Tower Building
1860 Lincoln Street
Denver, Colorado 80203
(Colo , N.D., S.D., Mont., Utah, Wy.)
Region IX
Personnel Office
Environmental Protection Agency
100 California Street
Son Francisco, California 94111
(Ariz,, Calif., Nev., Hawaii, Guam,
American Samoa, Trust Territories)
Region X
Personnel Office
Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Sixth Street
Seattle, Washington 98101
(Idaho, Ore., Wash., Alaska)
Headquarters
Personnel Management Division, PM-212
Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20460
National Environmental Research Cen
Personnel Office
National Environmental Research Center
Environmental Protection Agency
5555 Ridge Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45268
Personnel Office
National Environmental Research Center
Environmental Protection Agency
Research Triangle Park
Durham, North Carolina 27711
Personnel Office
National Environmental Research Center
Environmental Protection Agency
P.O.Box 15027
Las Vegas, Nevada 89114
(Also services NERC, CorvalHs)
Office of Mobile Source Pollution Control
Personnel Office
Environmental Protection Agency
2565 Plymouth Road
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48105
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A MILLION DOLLAR DECISION
your Career Choice
It's the investment of a lifetime .. .Why not make it an investment in life?
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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