Regulatory Program Assistant, GS-XXXX-07/09 (62362)

Announcement Type

TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

South Atlantic Division (SAD) – Caribbean District

Locations (City, State)

San Juan, Puerto Rico

Position Overview/Duties

This Regulatory Program Assistant, GS-XXXX-07/09 is a promotional GS-07 to GS-09 located in San Juan, Puerto Rico! 

Duties: 

In a developmental capacity, the incumbent utilizes a professional knowledge of natural, physical, and social sciences theories, practices, and methodologies, as they relate to the natural and human environment, to serve as a project manager within a geographic Regulatory Field Office or the Regulatory Division Office with technical expertise to:  Evaluate all levels and types of Department of the Army (DA) permit application, compliance, and/or enforcement cases (including those complex and/or controversial in nature) for activities in waters of the United States and/or navigable waters of the United States within the regulatory authority of the Clean Water Act, the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, and the Marine Protection, Research, and Sanctuaries Act

Other Conditions and Requirements

Other Requirements: 

Knowledge of a broad range of environmental principles, regulations, policies, procedures, laws, and techniques sufficient to insure that regulatory work is in compliance with applicable legal standards and other requirements and that such work is implemented in an environmentally sustainable manner. Regulatory work requires skills sufficient to identify, interpret, and evaluate complex regulatory factors and related natural, cultural and social conditions and to prepare or evaluate the adequacy of environmental documentation or similar analyses, such as those conducted under the National Environmental Policy Act, Section 404(b)(1) Guidelines, Endangered Species Act, and National Historic Preservation Act.

Professional knowledge of the basic principals of geography, biology and/or physical science and skill sufficient to identify, interpret, and determine the significance of the interrelationships existing among various natural and human phenomena and the processes of change which result from the impact of planned construction activities. Familiarity with related biological, physical, cultural and social sciences (such as ecology, botany, limnology, soil science, hydrology, chemistry, archaeology, and economics) and knowledge of applicable elements of engineering. The ability to adapt practices from such sciences and engineering where relevant guidance is lacking in the environmental specialty area.

Knowledge of project management techniques and skill sufficient to ensure an integrative approach toward interpreting and determining significance of relationships, evaluate and recommend alternatives, conduct studies, determine potential impacts, anticipate and resolve problems as well as to result in work products which are well reasoned, factually accurate, thorough in analysis and valid with respect to interpretations.

Knowledge of vegetation, soils, and hydrology sufficient to accomplish and verify accurate wetland delineations.

Knowledge of and skill in written and oral communication and mediation techniques sufficient to effectively describe, explain, influence and negotiate concerning environmental issues, problems, and solutions to diverse audiences, including, but not limited to, co-workers, the general public, special and private interest groups, applicants and violators, local, state, and Federal government representatives, political appointees and the media.

Knowledge and skill to serve as the District's technical representative or government's expert witness during court cases contesting the issuance or denial of a Department of the Army permit.

• 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 25% or more (may be less if requested by management) of the time.
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position may be subject to a pre‐employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on‐duty accident.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• one-year trial/probationary period may be required.
• 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)
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation using the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. 

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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.