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Physical Scientist (Environmental)

Bonneville Power Administration

Portland, OR · Mid

$80,465 – $125,378

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This federal role uses environmental science to guide pollution prevention and remediation across a major power utility's operations in the Pacific Northwest, overseeing field sampling, site cleanup, regulatory compliance, and technical review of contractor work. It suits someone with a background in physical science or engineering who wants to apply that knowledge to real environmental protection and has experience working with contamination and federal environmental law.

Our summary, not Bonneville Power Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

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What they ask for

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in physical science, engineering, or mathematics with at least 24 semester hours in physical science or related engineering science
  • One year of specialized experience in scientific field sampling and monitoring for pollution prevention programs
  • Knowledge of Federal, State, or other environmental regulations applied to pollution prevention, natural resources protection, environmental clearances, or field implementation of environmental requirements

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