Environmental Protection Agency Employee Reviews about "work environment"
84% would recommend to a friend
(54 total reviews)
Andrew Wheeler
62% approve of CEO
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Updated Nov 28, 2023
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Return to all Reviews- 5.0Sep 3, 2021ResearcherFormer Contractor, more than 1 year
Pros
Nice environment to work for
Cons
low payments for the contractors
- 4.0Mar 10, 2021Public RelationsFormer Employee
Pros
Great coworkers & work environment
Cons
Low pay, not a lot of organization
- 1.0Nov 12, 2014Student Services ContractorCurrent Contractor, more than 1 yearArlington, VA
Pros
Friendly, knowledgeable coworkers - that's about it.
Cons
No opportunity for advancement. Not very good pay for area. Demeaning contracting officer representative. Unchallenging assignments. NO BENEFITS. I worked as a 'Student Services Contractor' - so, not a federal position. I'm sure it's much better for the feds. They struggled to pay me on a regular basis. I didn't receive first paycheck until 2 months AFTER I first started. I was about to get kicked out of my apartment and literally, could no longer afford to come into work (couldn't pay parking or metro fare). When I mentioned this to the Contracting Officer she basically said I could just not come in until I finally got paid. Very uncaring and unhelpful! Also, I feel I was discriminated against as a white female, but perhaps, I was being overly-analytical of the situation. Contracting Officer was very unhelpful and untrusting, for some reason, and watches you like a hawk. It's demeaning and breads an uncomfortable work environment. Furthermore, the level of work I was normally assigned was incredibly unsatisfying and not challenging. The position requires that you have a Masters degree or be currently enrolled in grad school, which is ridiculous. I believe the work of this position is more suited to an undergraduate or maybe even a really smart high school student!
1 - 5.0Feb 24, 2017Environmental ScientistCurrent Employee, more than 3 years
Pros
* 1 day a week Telework (option) after one year. * Helpful staff * Great work environment
Cons
Only if you do not like researching * Requires constant science research due to technology changes and equipment related to disposal equipment.
1 - 3.0Mar 30, 2018Anonymous EmployeeCurrent Employee
Pros
- very relaxed work environment - good pay and flexibility with hours
Cons
- limited mentorship for entry-level employees - really bureaucratic - seemed like nothing was accomplished during presidential transition, which was pretty inefficient
- 4.0Sep 2, 2023Administrative AssistantFormer InternSekondi
Pros
Great work environment to be
Cons
Some employees look down on others
- 2.0Jul 27, 2022Budget AnalystCurrent Employee, more than 3 yearsWashington, DC
Pros
Work environment was ground for learning and openness to be better
Cons
The wages was low. Work you way more than you were payed for.
- 5.0Jul 7, 2023Environmental Protection SpecialistCurrent Employee, more than 3 yearsWashington, DC
Pros
- Work-life balance - Great health care - Promotions can be large - Job security - Good work environment - Understanding coworkers and bosses
Cons
- Salary - Promotions can be slow
- 5.0Sep 11, 2020Summer InternCurrent Employee, less than 1 yearDallas, TX
Pros
Fantastic environment to work and learn
Cons
Nothing bad to report about it
- 4.0May 21, 2015Anonymous EmployeeFormer EmployeeChicago, IL
Pros
Independent work environment and great Pay and benefits
Cons
Software needs to be updated,still using old fashioned systems. Work is completed slowly and backed up.
