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Life Scientist/Environmental Engineer/Physical Scientist

Environmental Protection Agency

Denver, CO · Senior

$118,675 – $154,280

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 4, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This EPA position provides technical expertise and oversight for underground injection control permit programs, advising federal, state, and tribal agencies on policy implementation and defending permits against legal challenges. It suits scientists or engineers with groundwater and permitting experience who can communicate technical findings to senior leadership and resolve complex regulatory issues.

Our summary, not Environmental Protection Agency’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

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What they ask for

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences, environmental engineering, or physical sciences
  • 1 year of specialized experience at GS-12 level or equivalent
  • Experience reviewing permit applications and technical reports
  • Experience assessing geological suitability of underground water sites
  • Experience analyzing well logs, tests, and well integrity

Nice to have

  • Professional engineering registration
  • Passed Engineer-in-Training exam
  • Master's or higher degree

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