Recent Graduates
Now that you've graduated, you've come to the right place for entry-level opportunities! Learn what types of EPA jobs you're eligible to apply for, check out the benefits, and see what we're recruiting for on USAJOBS.
Entry-Level Opportunities
EPA Defines Entry-Level as GS-05 Through GS-10
EPA posts entry-level jobs for STEM and non-STEAM professionals. You will be eligible to apply for these opportunities is you meet the criteria in the "This job is open to" section of the USAJOBS announcement.
Some of the benefits include:
- Being hired as a permanent employee.
- Eligible for federal benefits.
- Starting salaries typically range from the GS-05 to GS-10 level.
- Full performance grade up to the GS-13 level.
Development Opportunities
Pathways for Recent Graduates
EPA posts jobs specifically for recent graduates. Civilians will be eligible to apply for these one-year career development opportunities if they apply in two years or less from the date they graduated. Veterans will be eligible to apply for these one-year career development opportunities if they apply in six years or less from the date they graduated.
Some of the benefits include:
- Potential to become a permanent employee.
- Eligible for federal benefits.
- Career guidance from your own mentor.
- Starting salaries typically range from the GS-05 to GS-11 level.
- Full performance grade up to the GS-13 level.
- Time credited towards retirement.
Opportunities for Individuals with Advanced Degrees
Pathways Presidential Management Fellows
EPA posts two-year career development opportunities for individuals who have completed a Master's, Ph.D., J.D., or similar advanced degree. You are eligible to apply for these opportunities if you received a degree in two years or less from the date the announcement was posted.
Some of the benefits include:
- Potential to become a permanent employee.
- Eligible for federal benefits.
- Senior-level mentorship throughout the program.
- Starting salaries range from the GS-09 to GS-12 level.
- Full performance grade up to the GS-13 level.
- Time credited towards retirement.
Graduate Opportunities
College Graduates
EPA posts jobs specifically for recent graduates with a bachelor's or graduate degree. Civilians will be eligible to apply for these opportunities if they apply in two years or less from the date they graduated. Veterans will be eligible to apply for these opportunities if they apply in six years or less from the date they graduated. For additional veteran information see the "This job is open to" section of the USAJOBS announcement.
Some of the benefits include:
- Being hired as a permanent employee.
- Eligible for federal benefits.
- Starting salaries typically range from the GS-05 to GS-11 level.
- Salaries up to the GS-13 level.