Announcement Type

TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

Northwestern Division (NWD) - Seattle District

Locations (City, State)

Seattle, WA

Position Overview/Duties This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense (DoD), Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Positionoverview/duties

Serves as environmental coordinator leading environmental review and compliance for capital, navigation, military, and operational projects while directing applied scientific investigations that inform impact analysis, mitigation, and monitoring. Position blends regulatory report development with field studies, data analysis, quality assurance, and cross-agency technical coordination. Position requires working knowledge of environmental laws and regulation including but not limited to: National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act (ESA), Clean Water Act (CWA), and Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA)

May be selected at any grade level with non-competitive promotion potential to target grade. Non-competitive promotion potential to the target grade is based on time-in-grade requirements at each grade level and demonstrated ability to perform the higher graded duties.

Minimum Education Requirement: (Per OPM qualifications standard for that occupational series.)

Basic Requirements

Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Additional Information Can Be Found Here

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401

Minimum Experience Requirement: (Specialized experience statement similar to what is used on USAJOBS.)

For The GS-11 Level

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience preparing environmental assessments and studies by applying environmental/ecological principles. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR
Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. OR
Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages.

For The GS-12 Level

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes experience in ALL of the following areas: (1) Conducting water quality and/or environmental investigations; (2) Preparing environmental assessments; AND (3) Developing plans to mitigate habitat loss. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For the GS-12, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Other Conditions And Requirements

Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:59 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.
All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, advanced in-hire, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget).
Appointment may be subject to suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
Field work may require wearing personal protective clothing and equipment.
Travel Percentage: Up to 25% travel may be required for site visits, field investigations, interagency meetings, and public outreach.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor

To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).

Qualifications

Candidates will be evaluated IAW OPM Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

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