Q&A With Environmental Protection Agency Employees
Environmental Protection Agency employees answer questions about what life is like behind the scenes at their company, including queries about culture, leadership, professional development, and compensation.
How employees describe working at Environmental Protection Agency
It’s ok. I have a terrible supervisor
Q&A With Environmental Protection Agency Employees
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What's the company culture like at Environmental Protection Agency?
It's professional but laid back. A lot of trust is given to staff to carry out their missions.
Very laid back. Kind Thoughtful
What is the best advice you could give someone during their first month at Environmental Protection Agency?
Don't be overwhelmed with all the new acronyms and procedures.
What are the most important soft skills I need to be successful at Environmental Protection Agency?
Patience navigating a large bureaucracy.
How often do promotions happen at Environmental Protection Agency?
Quickly at first, then slow more into one's career.
What unique perks and benefits does Environmental Protection Agency provide?
Onsite gym, federal holidays off, lots of paid sick and annual leave. 40 hours per week.
What are company outings like at Environmental Protection Agency?
We dont' have them.
What is the daily attire at Environmental Protection Agency?
Business casual.
What is Environmental Protection Agency's policy towards pets in the workplace?
Service pets only.
If you could make changes, how would you improve the culture at Environmental Protection Agency?
Find ways to help streamline the decision making process.
What do people at Environmental Protection Agency think about the CEO? What do they do well and what can they improve?
No CEO, we have an elected public official. Opinions vary I suppose.
How's the work life balance at Environmental Protection Agency?
Excellent! Though it can vary from position to position.
Does Environmental Protection Agency have any remote positions?
There are 10 regional offices, HQ in D.C., and many field offices as well.
How's the vacation policy at Environmental Protection Agency?
Vacation is based on per pay period and time in service. 1-3 years gets 4 hours per pay period, 3-14 get 6 hours and above that gets 8 hours per pay period.
How does Environmental Protection Agency make decisions around promotions?
Promotions are based on time in grade, promotion potential within the job, and supervisor evaluations. This process is mostly the same across the federal government.
What are you most excited about working at Environmental Protection Agency?
Top Employee Response
Protecting the environment and serving my country.
What benefits does Environmental Protection Agency provide?
Generous time off Paid sick leave Competitive pay Work/life balance Retirement Rapid promotion/higher pay potential in the Federal Govt









