Is Environmental Protection Agency a good company to work for as a Postdoctoral Associate?

Postdoctoral Associate professionals working at Environmental Protection Agency have rated their employer with 4.0 out of 5 stars in 15 Glassdoor reviews. This is an average score with the overall rating of Environmental Protection Agency employees being 4.0 out of 5 stars. Search open Postdoctoral Associate Jobs at Environmental Protection Agency now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Postdoctoral Associate interview questions at Environmental Protection Agency .

Does Environmental Protection Agency pay Postdoctoral Associate employees well?

Postdoctoral Associate professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Environmental Protection Agency with 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 15 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 17.4% better than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Postdoctoral Associate salaries at Environmental Protection Agency.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Environmental Protection Agency?

Intern (61) , Environmental Engineer (46) , Environmental Protection Specialist (40) , Program Analyst (40) , Physical Scientist (38) , Environmental Scientist (31) , IT Specialist (17) , Biologist (14) , Attorney (13) , Engineer (13) , Manager (12) , Public Affairs Specialist (12) , Scientist (12) , Chemist (11) , Internship (11)

What are the pros of working at Environmental Protection Agency according to real employee reviews?

"Great position and people there" ((in 108 reviews)); "Flexability is a great benefit!" ((in 76 reviews)); "Great work life balance and lots of organizational social events" ((in 72 reviews)); "Work stability and good pay" ((in 48 reviews)); "Great colleagues and mission to work for." ((in 33 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Environmental Protection Agency according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and communication pipeline." ((in 38 reviews)); "managers do not always share science viewpoints." ((in 27 reviews)); "lack of leadership and detail opportunities" ((in 9 reviews)); "The flavor of the monthis embraced by senior management with unquestioning vigor." ((in 6 reviews)); "internship was unpaid but they did provide a travel stipend" ((in 6 reviews))

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4.0

99% would recommend to a friend

(15 total reviews)

Andrew Wheeler

Not enough data to show CEO approval

59% positive business outlook

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5.0

Culture & values

5.0

Diversity & inclusion

5.0

Work/Life balance

5.0

Compensation and benefits

5.0

Career opportunities

4.9

Senior management

Postdoctoral Associate employees have rated Environmental Protection Agency with 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 15 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Postdoctoral Associate professionals have a good working experience there. Environmental Protection Agency is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Postdoctoral Associate professionals compared to other employers within the Government & Public Administration industry (3.7 stars).

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15 reviews

4.0

Feb 12, 2025

Positive aspects, but not for me

Postdoctoral researcher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Mission-oriented - Friendly colleagues - Good work-life balance

Cons

- Subject to the whims of the incoming political administration - No more telework option as of 2025 - Restrictions on computers hinder productivity (e.g., no use of AI) - Permanent positions in ORD are rare

4.0

Nov 20, 2023

Government Work

Postdoctoral researcher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stable, good environment, positive culture, supportive of research

Cons

Bureaucratic, can be slow, a lot of process, inconsistent budget, complicated structure

3.0

Oct 31, 2022

Good regulatory experience

Postdoctoral fellow

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Collaborative environment. Opportunities for growth. Flex schedule.

Cons

Slow work environment. Too many meetings sometimes.

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