Regulatory Specialist (Interdisciplinary), GS-XXXX-07/09/11 (71771)

Announcement Type

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

USACE Organization

South Atlantic Division (SAD) - Charleston District

Locations (City, State)

Charleston, SC

Columbia, SC

Conway, SC

Position Overview/Duties

This announcement is to recruit 2 Regulatory Specialist (Interdisciplinary), promotional GS-07/09/11 for South Atlantic Division, Regulatory, Charleston District.  

The incumbent may sit/be located in Charleston, SC, Columbia, SC or Conway, SC. 

This announcement is open July 17, 2024 - July 31, 2024. Applicants must submit their application though the TARP/YELLO platform

Duties

• Evaluate routine permit applications in accordance with environmental regulations, policies and guidance.
• Write decision documents for routine actions in accordance with relevant laws and regulations and enter information into organizational database.
• Complete documentation after field visits to determine extent of routine unauthorized activities.
• Assess ongoing or completed construction work to determine whether it complies with issued permits and recommends courses of action to address unauthorized work.
• Coordinate enforcement actions the Office of Counsel, Department of Justice, State, and Federal regulatory agencies as appropriate.
• Evaluate impacts on aquatic resources from proposed construction activities.
• Conduct outreach activities with interested members of the public and with state and federal agencies.
• Identify commonly encountered wetland plants and native plant communities found in the area of responsibility.
• Identify commonly encountered hydric soils indicators based on official technical guidance for hydric soils found in the mountains, piedmont and/or coastal plain regions.

• With assistance evaluate field indicators of hydrology for wetland and ordinary high water mark indicators for waters of the United States.

Other Conditions and Requirements

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.

Other Requirements: 

• 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. 
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• This position may require a mobility agreement upon entry.
• The incumbent is required to file an OGE Form 450, Financial Disclosure Report upon entering on duty in this position and annually thereafter.
• 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 possessions 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 or regular and recurring telework.

Basic Education Requirement: Physical Science (GS-1301)

A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. OR. B. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to one of the majors, as shown in A above, that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Basic Requirement: Biologist (GS-0401)

A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR. B. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.


Basic Requirement for Geographer Positions (GS-0150):

A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in geography; or related physical or social science such as geology, meteorology, economics, statistics, sociology, anthropology, political science, history, cartography, computer science, urban studies, or planning that included at least 24 semester hours in geography or related fields. OR. B. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major in geography, or a related field that included at least 24 semester hours in geography or related fields, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

GS-07: One year of specialized experience which includes performing work that involved collecting data and entering into a database, AND 2) Performing basic aquatic resources impact analysis. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

GS-09: One year of specialized experience which includes: Performing work that involved taking detailed notes, interacting with the public and, with assistance, assessing impacts to aquatic resources from proposed development activities. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07).

GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes performing work that involved assisting in managing a wetland regulatory program in accordance with established regulations and guidance including taking detailed notes on soils, vegetation, and hydrology, AND 2) Assessing impacts to aquatic resources from proposed development activities and determining compliance with issued permits. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09).

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/#url=Group-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.