Geologist, GS-1350-7/9/11/12 (87113)

The Rock Island District's Engineering and Construction Division (EC) provides engineering and architectural analysis, designs, and services for the construction, operations, maintenance, and remediation of a wide range of water resource, infrastructure, and military projects to our District customers, partners and stakeholders. The District is currently seeking a Geologist. Responsibilities include:

- Planning and conducting field explorations, investigates site conditions, analyzes geologic data, and evaluates subsurface foundation conditions to provide recommendations for construction and rehabilitation projects.
- Developing three-dimensional geologic models for project site characterization.
- Compiling and organizing geological data into reports, including subsurface profiles, maps, and graphic documentation for geotechnical portions of project plans and specifications.
- Conducting field surveys to assess the condition of existing structures, identifying sources of distress, and recommending appropriate resolution for flood control, navigation structures, and other civil works projects.
- Supporting the Rock Island District Quarry Program through site tracking, documentation and evaluation.

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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.

Minimum Education Requirement for Geology series: A bachelor's degree 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. Applicants must meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/geology-series-1350/

Minimum Experience Requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 level in the Federal service, which includes: 1) investigations for site characterization; 2) supporting technical analysis and reviews; 3) basic technical reporting. Selection can be made at the GS-07, GS-09, GS-11 or GS-12 level.

Other 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.

- Candidates seeking placement at the GS-12 level will be required to complete the Professional Geologist exam with a passing result within one year.
- 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 or possession to operate vehicles.
- A relocation incentive may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the relocation is in the best interests of the government.
- 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.