Careers at the EPA

Working at the EPA

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is an equal opportunities employer. Our employees come from varied professional backgrounds including Engineers, Accountants, Lawyers, Administrators, Economists, Hydrologists, Scientists, Geologists, physicists, Chemists and Microbiologists. Through our continuous learning and development programme, we provide employees with the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge required to carry out their roles to serve the public interest.

Recruitment policy

Recruitment in the EPA is carried out in accordance with the Code of Practice: Appointment to positions in the Civil Service and Public Service published by the Commissioners for Public Service Appointments. All our recruitment is competency-based, and our vacancies are advertised on the EPA website Current Vacancies and on the Public Jobs website.

Work permits are required for non-EEA nationals. Find out more about working visa/work authorisations for employment in Ireland from workingvisa@entemp.ie or the Department of Foreign Affairs at visa@iveagh.irlgov.ie

Current vacancies

See a list of all our current vacancies.

Benefits of working at the EPA

Below are just some of the benefits that the EPA has to offer:

  • Our Mission, culture and values
  • Public sector pay rates, pension benefits and annual leave entitlements
  • Learning and Development
  • Career progression
  • Flexible working hours and family friendly policies
  • Dynamic team based interactive working environment
  • Wellbeing initiatives