This position is in Region 4, Enforcement and Compliance Division. About Region 4: About EPA Region 4 (Southeast) | US EPA This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis. * EPA offers work-from-home and work schedule flexibilities as described in the Benefits section. At the entry level of this position, you will: * Conduct inspections and investigations of regulated facilities for compliance with applicable regulations, permits, or other federal requirements. * Provide technical advice and information on analytical methods, sampling techniques, etc., related to specific program areas, functions, or activities. * Participate in enforcement activities and recommend enforcement actions based upon inspection findings and current EPA policies. * Provide regulatory compliance assistance to well-established facilities during inspections, investigations, and compliance assistance visits. * Provide assistance to customers on technical aspects of EPA laws and regulations. When entering a federal job at a grade level lower than the highest promotion potential level, you may be promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses. NOTE: Career ladder promotions are not automatic, and all eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met in order to progress to the next grade level. You will spend less than 25% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements. One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.