Supervisory Interdisciplinary, GS-08XX-13 or GS-1350-13 Direct Hire Authority (DHA) (56270)

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.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

Works under the general supervision of the Chief, Geotechnical and HTRW Branch, receiving instructions in general terms as to the scope of the assignment. Incumbent works with relative freedom from technical supervision in selecting the proper methods and procedures for carrying assignments through to completion. The supervisor is kept informed of the status of work, and is given a general review of results achieved.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Serves as Chief of the Geology/Hydrogeology and HTRW Design Section with responsibilities for surface and subsurface geological/hydrogeological explorations including surface geologic mapping, core drilling and support to the District's HTRW program. Plans and assigns studies, projects and/or areas of responsibility within overall work schedules. Keeps appraised of timeliness, adequacy and status of overall work through contacts, discussions, observations and review of reports and completed work products. Resolves problems of significance to the overall scope of operations which have an impact on related, affected and supported activities, including modifications to overall scheduling of crews, rendering guidance or decisions on complex geologic problems. Participates in planning, scheduling, and design conferences, making recommendations, presenting conclusions and alternate approaches to the solution of engineering problems encountered. Presents the District's site selection, geological investigations and conclusions and participates in discussions during meetings and conferences with higher authorities. Contributes technical support to the Charleston and Wilmington Districts upon request. Coordinates with design elements throughout the Districts to discuss, integrate and resolve problems, developments or changes affecting broad programs. Appraises local and higher authorities with the basis for decisions and resolution of problems
• Plans projects and studies independently or with help and by assignment to other geologists. Plans and executes geologic and construction materials projects for large dams, power plants and other engineering projects. Investigates and recommends engineering solutions to widely varying foundation problems including landslides, underground cavities, faults, joints, bedding planes, erratic weathering of rock and underlying groundwater conditions encountered in geologic provinces ranging from the Coastal Plain to the Piedmont Plateau. Designs or supervises design of water wells, grout curtains and vertical foundation drains. Lays out field investigation requirements, performs reconnaissance surveys, performs research of existing geologic publications, interprets findings and prepares final engineering design memoranda and reports presenting conclusions and recommendations. Concentrates on overall organization of studies and projects, ensuring integration, compatibility of geologic elements and recommendations which will help solve engineering problems
• Responsible for geologic support to the district HTRW design program, which involves support from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Defense Environmental Restoration Program (DERP), the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and other agencies. Schedules work, assigns resources, determines if work is to be done in-house or by contract, and assures coordination among technical disciplines. Establishes processes for and assures accomplishment of required field work, geologic design, report preparation, health and safety compliance, schedules monitoring and review of geology and hydrology sections work. Participates in meetings with other elements, state and federal agencies, and customers.
• Serves as an incidental motor vehicle operator. Operates an automobile or light truck to accomplish assigned duties. Drive during daylight and nighttime hours in fair and inclement weather conditions on regularly traveled roadways and on public highways. Occasionally, they drive off established roadways to reach job location. Usually drives 1 to 4 hours at a time and occasionally up to 7 hours when visiting distant field locations. The employee must be physically able to operate the motor vehicle without danger to self or to others.
• Supervisory management responsibilities include recommending appropriate staffing to maintain a sound position structure; determining the duties and responsibilities of each position and reporting any changes on a timely basis so that the position description will accurately describe the duties and responsibilities assigned to each employee supervised; administering leave; development and maintenance of effective discipline; initiating personnel and position action requests; encouraging participation in the suggestion program; recognition of employees for jobs well done; and assuring that employees comply with safety rules and regulations. Plans, reviews and coordinates the work of the section; performs the full range of supervisory authority and responsibility. Responsible for personnel actions of the section. Plans and assigns work to be accomplished by subordinates. Sets priorities and schedules for the completion of work; assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, consideration of the technical difficulty of work and the capabilities of employees; evaluates performance of subordinates; gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters; interviews candidates for positions in the unit; recommend appointment, promotion, or reassignment to positions; hear and resolve complaints from employees, identify developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training; analyze processes and determine ways to improve production or increase the quality of work/work products; and develop performance standards for subordinate employees.
• Serves as a second-level supervisor for the Explorations Unit within the Geology/Hydrogeology & HTRW Design Section. Directs, coordinates, and oversees the execution of complex subsurface explorations, geotechnical investigations, and drilling operations through subordinate supervisors and/or team leaders.

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 competitive service.

Minimum Education Requirement:

Geology: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in geology, plus 20 additional semester hours in any combination of mathematics, physics, chemistry, biological science, structural, chemical, civil, mining or petroleum engineering, computer science, planetary geology, comparative planetology, geophysics, meteorology, hydrology, oceanography, physical geography, marine geology, and cartography. Degree must be documented on an official transcript.

Engineering: Bachelor's degree (or higher) in engineering. The program must: lead to a degree in a school with at least one program accredited by ABET. Degree must be documented on a official transcript.

Minimum Experience Requirement:

One year of specialized experience which includes being responsible for planning and executing investigations required to characterize and determine the horizontal and vertical extent of contamination for a number of waste sites. Investigations include both soil and groundwater explorations.

This experience is typical of work performed at the GS-12 level with oversight from more senior personnel.

Other Requirements:

• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:45 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.
• A trial or probationary period may be required.
• A supervisory probationary period may be required.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% of the time.
• This position requires that the incumbent possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states to operate vehicles.
• Hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget).
• Relocation (PCS) expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.
• This position is eligible for situational telework.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• Safe work practices are an integral part of the position. Position is required to know, comply with, and promote prescribed safety rules and regulations
• This position requires the participation in a medical surveillance program and must be able to wear and use personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, air purifying respirators, protective clothing, etc. The incumbent must successfully undergo a physical or provide other documentation which verifies that they are physically and emotionally able to work in hazardous environments utilizing personal protective equipment.
• Selective Placement factor:Professional registration is a requirement of this position