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At EPA, you can protect human health and the environment of all Americans, and you’ll discover that EPA is one great place to work! We offer great benefits and work flexibilities, and our diverse workforce connects to more than just a career--we share a common passion to promote a cleaner, healthier environment. Discover how exciting safeguarding our natural resources and protecting human health can be. Learn more about EPA.  \nGETTING STARTED  \nMuch like CareerShift and Handshake, the federal government maintains its own job search site, known as www. [USAJOBS.gov](USAJOBS.gov . The)[ . The](USAJOBS.gov . The) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) also maintains a Careers website with information specific to careers with EPA.  \nFIRST– CREATE YOUR USAJOBS ACCOUNT  \nBefore you get started we recommend you visit A Step by Step Guide on How to Get Started with USAJobs on USAJobs  \nCreate an account on the USAJOBS Web site by clicking on the “Create your account now” box and filling in the necessary information.  \nTIPS FOR NAVIGATING USAJOBS  \nThe “Search Jobs” button takes you to centraljob search page where you can sort and search through jobs by geographic location, job category, pay grade or salary, or a key word search.  \nKey Word Search helps you narrow your search to only those positions that fit your expertise and experience. If you’re looking for a job with a specific title (e.g., electrical engineer), type that into this box and the search will only show you jobs that match your description.  \nLocation shows open positions by geographic preference. Job Category Search tailors listings to personal skills/interests.  \nSalary Range and Pay Grade Range (GS) Search lets you eliminate jobs above or below your level of expertise and education.  \nStudent Interns = GS-3 through GS-5 levels Bachelor’s degree = GS-5 through GS-7 levels Master’s degree = Begin your search at the GS-9 level  \nIf you have an extensive work record, these guidelines may not be quite right. Keep searching with Pay Grade Range until you find a level that best fits your education and experience.  \nApplicant Eligibility assesses a range of federal jobs available to you. If you’re not sure whether or not you can answer “yes,” or are not sure what some of the terms mean, leave the “no” option selected.  \nOnce you set up the search the way you want, click “Search for Jobs” at the bottom of the page to sort results by keyword or date and view either a brief or detailed description.  \nIf you find a job you’re interested in, read the description carefully to make sure that you’re eligible to apply and to learn how to begin the application process.  \nConsider clicking on the “Save this search and email me jobs” link at the bottom of the page. This will allow you to receive daily, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly emails containing new jobs that meet your criteria. To use this feature, you’ll need to have already established a USAJOBs account.  \nTHE JOB APPLICATION PROCESS  \nBefore you get started we recommend you view the How to Apply for Federal Jobs USAJobs YouTube video. 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