Collections and Lists
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Are EPA CID Special Agents entitled to Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP)?
Yes, EPA CID Special Agent are eligible for LEAP, which is a type of premium pay for criminal investigators who are required to work or be available to work unscheduled overtime based on the needs of the agency. Availability pay is fixed at 25% of a Special Agent’s rate of…
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Characterization and Monitoring Technologies for Cleaning Up Contaminated Sites
TIFSD page on Characterization and Monitoring
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What characteristics does EPA CID look for in a law enforcement officer applicant?
EPA CID is looking for individuals with high integrity who aspire to high standards of professionalism, leadership, and performance. Agents must have strong communication, strong critical thinking skills, and sound judgement. Employees should be committed to EPA’s mission to protect human health and the environment.
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How long does the Special Agent application process take?
The hiring process can take six to nine months. However, sometimes the process can extend beyond nine months.
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If hired, can I be reassigned?
Whenever possible, management and non-management vacancies will be announced, and volunteers solicited for review. While not common, EPA CID Special Agents may be reassigned at any time in their career to new locations based on agency needs.
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What are some tips for making my resume and job application more competitive?
Please see this link for tips on building a federal resume: https://www.usajobs.gov/help/how-to/account/documents/resume/build/ . Please see this link for tips on what to include in your federal resume: https://www.usajobs.gov/help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/
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Does EPA CID require a background check?
Yes, as a condition of employment, applicants are required to pass an extensive employment suitability investigation during the hiring process. The investigation includes a urinalysis for illegal drug use, credit and record checks, in-depth interviews with former and current colleagues, neighbors, friends, professors, etc. and employment and educational verifications. In…
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Do EPA CID Agents carry firearms?
Yes, Special Agents are required to carry firearms and periodically qualify with their service weapon. Firearms instruction is included in the basic agent training program.
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Training
This page contains links to training sessions outside of EPA's website
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Remediation Technology Descriptions for Cleaning Up Contaminated Sites
Descritions of Remediation Technologies
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Publications on Cleaning Up Contaminated Sites
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Does having a disability disqualify me from being a Special Agent?
Special Agents are subject to medical standards. As defined by the Office of Personnel Management, Special Agent duties require moderate to arduous physical exertion involving walking and standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather. Manual dexterity with comparatively free motion of finger, wrist, elbow, shoulder, hip, and knee…
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Summary of Key Statutes That Affect Federal Facilities
This page contains a table summarizing key statutes that affect federal facilities
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Characterization and Monitoring Technology Guides for Cleaning Up Contaminated Sites
Descriptions of Characterization Technologies
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EPA Region 3 Quality Assurance Project Plans
Resources, templates and topic-specific tools used in or for quality assurance plans.
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Brownfield Redevelopment in Detroit
Brownfields Assessment and Cleanup Grant Program success stories in Detroit area
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Environmental Info in Louisiana
List of environmental information for Louisiana.
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Marine Protection Permitting in EPA’s Pacific Southwest (Region 9)
Overview of marine protection permitting in EPA Pacific Southwest. Includes materials dumped in the Region, MPRSA permits issues, dredged material testing guidance, ocean site descriptions and information, regional dredging teams and other partnerships.
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Copper Biotic Ligand Model
Information related to the Biotic Ligand Module.
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Documents Related to the Gold King Mine Release
Gold King Mine File Documents