Working Together (Concept)

Civil Service Resilience Initiative

The Environmental Protection Network supports current and former EPA civil servants. Along with our partners, we defend EPA staff facing harassment and intimidation, work to counter attempts to traumatize the federal workforce, and assist those considering a transition to the private sector. Additionally, we offer connections with EPA alumni through one-on-one mentoring and education.

Programming Schedule & Library

EPN provides various programming for current and former federal employees. Topics vary and include (but are not limited to) career transition, whistleblower protections, authoritarianism, and resume assistance. Browse events coming up as well as the library of past events, some of which you can view again online.
Job search

Environmental Job Board

EPN provides posts for job opportunities in the environmental sector, in support of those seeking new work.
Scientific Research

EPN Environmental Science Impact Fellowship

The EPN Environmental Science Impact Fellowship provides $50,000 in annual support to former EPA scientists or engineers, allowing them to continue their research, policy, and scientific work through EPN and our network of partner organizations. Fellows are formally affiliated with EPN and supported by a community of peers, mentors, and resources.
Colleagues Meeting

Mentoring

EPN provides mentors for current and recently departed EPA staff. If you or your colleagues are looking for career guidance and/or a confidential sounding board, we have the contact information of dozens of former EPA managers and can reconnect you.
Cultural Center - Stage and Audience

Educational Roundtables

In partnership with the EPA Alumni Association, EPN conducts educational roundtables for students who want to learn more about what it’s like to work in the environmental sector for federal, state, and local government, as well as the NGO space, and can provide helpful ideas about navigating the federal hiring process and USAJobs. In addition, our members serve as a resource to teachers and career counselors; give guest lectures and speak on panels; and mentor students and young professionals.
Rolodex and note taking

Resources for Federal Employees

EPN provides resources for federal employees to help them navigate this moment, including information about their rights, reductions in force, and voluntary retirements; and connections to legal and other support.