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ENVIRONMENTAL PUBLIC SERVICE
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ew jobs are as gratifying as working with
EPA, and here's why. The environment will
MAKING A DIFFERENCE FROM THE TOP
be the worldwide focus for years to come. We are
anticipating an even more active and accelerated
agenda, which means there will be an increasing
Public Service is a commitment to
helping others by providing services,
£ assistance, guidance, and protection.
Whether serving local, tribal, state, or federal
government, those dedicated to public
service are responsible for meeting the needs
of the community and the nation. While the
work is often demanding and challenging,
those who choose this path know they are
accomplishing something of lasting worth and
importance. * Protecting the environment and the
public hearth is a huge task in which all can play an
important rote.
amount of strategic and long-range challenges ahead.
EPA is using modern management techniques that
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YOU MAY WISH TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR:
GROWTH POTENTIAL
The decision to join EPA can be one of the best
choices you will ever make. Once you begin your
career path, you have only your own ambitions to limit
you. There are many opportunities for EPA employees
to continue to improve skills or develop new skills
through an extensive training program. Education is a
high priority at EPA and all employees are encouraged
to identify meaningful training opportunities which
meet individual career goals.
Upward Mobility Program
«* Dual Career Tracks Program
Greater Leadership Opportunities Program
Goal-setters Reaching for Opportunities
Intergovernmental Personnel Act Assignments
EPA Management Intern Program
Presidential Management Intern Program
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e're a dynamic team of diverse people dedicated to improving and preserving the quality of the
environment. «*- The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was founded in
December 1970 to consolidate the government's environmental regulatory activities into a single
agency. Over the past 20 years, EPA has greatly expanded its scope and responsibilities in meeting
INTRODUCTION
TO EPA ... environmental challenges. "» Located in Washington, D.C., EPA headquarters is divided into twelve
offices: Office of the Administrator; Office of Water; Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response;
Office of Air and Radiation; Office of Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances; Office of Research
and Development; Office of Administration and Resources Management; Office of Enforcement;
Office of General Counsel; Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation; Office of International
SETTING STANDARDS,
ENFORCEMENT AND MONITORING
/ i' EPA is responsible for setting standards that help protect
VHP the public's health and welfare. Whether this involves
restricting pesticide use or setting emission levels for
automobiles, EPA is taking steps to ensure a cleaner future. »
The Agency's philosophy has been to encourage voluntary
compliance by private industry and communities, and ensure that
state, local and tribal governments perform enforcement activities necessary to
meet EPA standards. <'» Various types of monitoring processes and activities
exist within EPA. Some are broadly based monitoring programs that determine
whether pollution levels and emissions are increasing or decreasing. Other
methods of evaluation determine if the various abatement programs developed
by EPA and the state and local governments are as effective as they should be.
FUTURE TRENDS FOR EPA
f$JHfc EPA's 20 year efforts toward a cleaner environment and improved human
hearth have been vigorous worldwide. The belief that industry cannot endure
V the restrictions of environmental controls, is being replaced by an awareness of
industry's role in nurturing the environment. Protecting the planet is a huge
commitment and to be successful it will take everyone working together.
Complementing EPA's efforts have been state, tribal and local governments,
citizen's environmental organizations, and countless individuals, many of whom
have been working on pollution control for years. EPA has developed five new
themes which reflect future directions for ensuring a cleaner environment: pollution
prevention, voluntary action, reducing risks, economic incentives and protecting
natural resources. It's time to develop a new pattern of environmental management
working with nature.
Activities; Office of Inspector General. These
offices develop environmental policies, set
standards, manage complex research and develop-
ment programs, and develop regulations for
pesticides, toxic substances, hazardous wastes, air,
radiation and water. In addition,
even' EPA program office is devel-
oping new technologies designed to
prevent pollution. '"* There are
also ten Regional Offices which
administer EPA programs and
provide technical help to state, local
and tribal governments. World-
class research and development in
all the environmental disciplines is
carried out in our 20 research facili-
ties. <* At last count, EPA
employed almost 19,000 and the
numbers continue to grow.
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ENVIRONMENTAL JOB OPPORTUNITIES
T
here are many ways to find out more about
careers in the environment. For information,
write or call your local, state and federal agencies and
national special-interest organizations. ;* There are
also publications that list current job vacancies in all
of the government agencies and departments. Check
with your local library tor sources. ;* If you're
already experienced in your field and have decided
you'd like to turn your talents toward helping the
environment, write or call for information. The
is increasing every day.
JOBS IN THE PRIVATE SECTOR number of opportunities
Jobs in the private sector are becoming
more plentiful, but they are quite
in environmental careers
different from public service careers. »
Jobs in the private sector tend to involve
regulatory compliance and new product
development. Engineers, scientists,
chemists, environmental researchers and
generalists alike are filling the
employment rosters of many co-
generation plants, pollution-control
consulting firms, and many Fortune 500
companies.
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EMPLOYMENT PACKAGE
LOCATIONS
When assessing EPA's employment package, it's important to keep in
mind your long-term career objectives. At first glance, the private sector may
seem more appealing, solely based on starting salaries. However, in private
versus public compensation comparisons, it is clear that after the fifth year
of employment, salaries between the two are almost parallel. So, the three
things that will ultimately make the difference are: job satisfaction, growth potential, and the
compensation package. « Overall, EPA offers one of the most comprehensive compensation packages.
The base salary is generally competitive with or higher than similar employment opportunities. Plus, we
offer many benefits that make working with EPA as fulfilling and rewarding as possible. For example,
EPA has an incentive awards program that rewards superior performance. Recognition may be in the form
of cash awards or special salary increases. Cash awards are also given in instances of outstanding
suggestions. * The annual leave allotment is 13 work days per year during the first three years of service,
20 days during years 4 through 15, and 26 days after 15 years. Sick leave accumulates at the rate of 13
work days per year without limit. There are also 10 paid holidays during each year. Additionally, we offer
hospitalization, injury compensation
brking with EPA will take you to one of
several locations: Washington, D.C., or
the regional research or field locations listed
below. **- EPA offices and labs are stationed
coast-to-coast and you can apply to the
location of your choice. tS* So, while private
sector careers may appeal to some, it is clear that EPA
offers advantages you won't find elsewhere.
and a strong retirement plan. » Other
amenities include the many Quality of
Worklife Programs. These programs
were developed with the knowledge
that a well-balanced and stress-free
person is a happy and productive
employee. The programs currently
include: Flexible Work Hours,
Alternative Work Schedule, Leave
Sharing/Leave Bank, Fitness Center,
Childcare Center and more!
EPA HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICES
EPA Headquarters
401 M Street, SW
Room 3020
Washington, DC 20460
202 260-3266
Regional Offices
EPA Region 1
JFK Office Building
Boston, MA 02203
617 565-3719
EPA Region 2
26 Federal Plaza
New York, NY 10278
212 264-0016
EPA Region 3
841 Chestnut Street
8th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215 597-8922
EPA Region 4
345 Courtland Street, NE
Atlanta, GA 30365
404 347-3486
EPA Region 5
77 West Jackson Blvd
Chicago, IL 60604
312 353-2026
EPA Region 6
1445 Ross Avenue
(6M-HP) 12th Floor
Dallas, TX 75202-2733
214 655-6560
EPA Region 7
726 Minnesota Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66101
913 551-7041
EPA Region 8
999 18th Street
Suite 500
Denver, CO 80202-2405
303 293-1487
EPA Region 9
75 Hawthorne Street
San Francisco, CA 94)02
415 744-1300
EPA Region 10
120G Sixth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
206 553-2959
Research and
Development
Laboratories
EPA
MD-29
Research Triangle Park, NC
27711
919 541-4268
EPA
26 W Martin Luther King Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45268
513 569-7812
EPA
P.O. Box 98516
Las Vegas, NV 89193-8516
702 798-2401
Also serves labs in:
Ada, OK
Athens, GA
Corvallis, OR
Duluth, MN
Edison, NJ
Grosse Me, Ml
Gulf Breeze, FLA
Las Vegas, NV
Narragansett, Rl
Newport, OR
Warrenton, VA
Field Offices
EPA
Building 53
Box 25227 (DFC)
Denver, CO 80225
303 236-5114
EPA
2526 Plymouth Road
Ann Arbor, Ml 48105
313 668-4220
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SOURCES OF
ENVIRONMENTAL
CAREER
INFORMATION
Newsletters
Environmental Opportunities
Box 670
Walpole. NH 03608
Job-Scan
The Student Conservation Assn., Inc.
P.O. Box 550
Charleston, NH 03603
The Job Seeker
Rt. 2, Box 16
Warrens, Wl 54666
The Nature People
Career Services
P.O. Box 98
Warrens, Wl 54666
Environmental Careers /
Circulation Dept. / .
760 Whalers Way, Suite 100-A / /
Fort Collins, CO 80525 / /
Periodicals
Resource Recycling
P.O. Box 10540
Portland, OR 97210-9893
\So
Biocycle
Journal of Waste Recycling \
Emmaus, PA 18049 \
Buzzworm
P.O. Box 6853
Syracuse, NY 13217-7930
E: The Environmental Magazine
P.O. Box 6667
Syracuse, NY 13217-7934
Garbage
P.O. Box 51647
Boulder, CO 80321-1647
Friends of the Earth
218 0 Street, SE
Washington, DC 20003
202 544-2600
World Watch
P.O. Box 6991
Syracuse, NY 13217-9942
Books
The Complete Guide to
Environmental Careers
Island Press
Box 7, Dept. 4CC
Covelo, CA 95428
Another if ay to help our
environment
pass these materials on
to another interested
environmentalis t.
Reuse, Recycle, Restore.
Resources
As policy is to
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qvida^qual employment
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ifrortunity for everyone; to
prohibit discrimination in
employment because of race,
color, religion, sex, age, national
origin, or disability; and to
promote the full realization of
equal employment opportunities
on the basis of merit and fitness
through a continuing affirmative
employment program.
EPA does not necessarily endorse these publications.
This list is provided as a sample of available information
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United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
National Recruitment
Program (PM 224)
Washington DC 20460
EPA 210-K92-006
August 1992
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