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Are you interested in joining the mission of the Environmental Protection Agency? Learn more about applying to and working at EPA by attending these events.
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Opportunities for Students and Recent Graduates

Video overview of the agency, the kinds of positions available at EPA, and the specific hiring paths for both undergraduate and graduate students.

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Implementation and Enforcement of Executive Order 14043

To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, EPA will take no action at this time to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Guidance on other agency safety protocols based on vaccination status—including guidance on protocols related to masking, distancing, travel, testing, and quarantine remains in effect.

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Unsure how to apply for the right job at EPA? Scroll through to find out about opportunities specific to certain populations.
RPCVs and AmeriCorps
RPCVs and VISTA volunteers who have non-competitive eligibility are welcome candidates for positions at EPA. Learn more at the Returned Peace Corps/VISTA Volunteers at EPA Page.
Attorneys
EPA offers a number of opportunities for attorneys. Find out more by visiting our Legal Careers Page.
Students & Recent Graduates
If you are a current student or a recent graduate, check out this short YouTube tutorial for Pathways positions, or visit our Internship Page.
Post Docs
If you are a graduate student interested in joining EPA’s mission, check out the various Research Fellowships and Scholarships offered by EPA.
Veterans
EPA is always seeking qualified veterans to fill a number of positions across the agency. Learn about these opportunities by visiting the Careers for Veterans Page.
Persons with Disabilities
Persons with Disabilities are eligible for certain hiring advantages at EPA through Schedule A appointments. To find out about Schedule A and how to apply, visit EPA’s Equal Opportunity Employment Page.