Announcement Type

TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Pittsburgh District

Locations (City, State)

Detroit, MI

Louisville, KY

Pittsburgh, PA

Position Overview/Duties

Position Overview/Duties:

INTRODUCTION: This job announcement will fill multiple vacancies for an Interdisciplinary (see titles/series below) at the full performance levels (FPLs) of GS-11 or GS-12
POSITION: GS-Interdisciplinary, 0170/0193/0401/0457/0486/0807-11/12
PERIOD OF ASSIGNMENT: PERMANENT
DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT/DUTIES:
GS-11: Serve as a technical authority for matters pertaining to the biological and cultural aspects of planning, design and operation of water resources development projects and programs.
GS- 11: Ensure District activities satisfy necessary compliance requirements.
GS- 11: Participate as a team member in planning studies for flood control, navigation, environmental restoration and other water resources projects.
GS-12: Incorporate environmental and cultural resource concerns into engineering and economic studies to disclose and mitigate the effects of proposed actions.
GS-12: Analyze data to assess the effects on environmental, cultural, and historical resources, including fish, wildlife, air and water quality, aesthetics, land use, historical significance, and environmental justice.
GS-12: Develop alternatives utilizing federal law and environmental protection policies to ensure that proposed projects align with established environmental goals.

Other Conditions And Requirements

APPLICABILITY/AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
WHO MAY APPLY: US Citizens
APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS:
Basic Requirement ( Note: You must attach a copy of your transcripts.):
History: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/history-series-0170/
Archeology: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0100/archeology-series-0193/
General Biological Science: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401/
Soil Conservation: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/soil-conservation-series-0457/
Wild Life Biology: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/wildlife-biology-series-0486/
Landscape Architecture: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/landscape-architecture-series-0807/
In addition to meeting the basic requirements above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
Minimum Experience Requirement: To Qualify for the FPL GS-11 :One year of specialized experience, which includes: 1) Interpreting environmental and cultural resource laws, executive orders, regulations, and policies, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); 2) Supporting water resources studies with emphasis on flood damage reduction, navigation, and environmental/ecosystem restoration; 3) Assist in writing technical reports i.e. environmental assessments, impact statements, land use plans, compliance reports, effect determinations, mitigation plans, and/or memoranda of agreement; 4) Providing basic technical guidance to interdisciplinary teams to address, avoid, or minimize impacts to environmental and cultural resources; 5) Monitoring work schedules for all tasks, ensuring that all timelines and objectives are met; 6) Fostering open communication amongst stakeholders and the public. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D. 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.

To Qualify For the FPL GS-12 level: One year of specialized experience, which includes:1) Interpreting and implementing environmental and cultural resource laws, executive orders, regulations, and policies, including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); 2) Planning and scheduling water resources studies with emphasis on flood damage reduction, navigation, and environmental/ecosystem restoration; 3) Writing technical reports i.e. environmental assessments, impact statements, land use plans, compliance reports, effect determinations, mitigation plans, and/or memoranda of agreement; 4) Providing in depth technical guidance to interdisciplinary teams to mitigate or minimize the impact on environmental and cultural resources; 5) Creating and maintaining work schedules for all tasks, ensuring that all timelines and objectives are met; 6) Coordinating Public Involvement and Stakeholder Engagement to facilitate effective communication. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

Competencies needed for the position:
Environmental Planning
Oral Communication
Project Management
Scientific Research
Writing
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
A one-year probationary period may be required.
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

Other Essential Information

Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from the Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.
This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for three months after the closing date.
This position MAY be eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework".
All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
Direct deposit of pay is required.
This is a(n) CP-18-Engineers and Scientists (Resources and Construction) Career Field position.
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs IS/IS NOT/MAY BE authorized.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives may be authorized (up to 25%).
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
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.
Point of contact for this announcement is Eugene Bradshaw.

Your Resume

Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (including month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that shows you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

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 in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements

GS Standards: 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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