Geophysicist, GS-1313-13

Announcement Type

TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville (HNC)

Locations (City, State)

N/A – Non-applicable / Do Not Use

Position Overview/Duties

To qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. This education and/or experience must be described/reflected in your resume and/or transcripts.  The paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. 

Specialized Experience for GS-13: One year of specialized experience which includes the below.   This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). 

Responsibilities/Duties:  Serves as a Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) technical specialist in the field of geophysics applied to MMRP Response. Provides expert consultation service and advice on a broad range of response issues in coordination with HQUSACE, districts, Corps R&D laboratories, and other government agencies. Serves as an expert on military munitions and environmental issues related to remediation processes, assists in resolving controversial technical issues between the military munitions design centers, PM districts, the EM CX, other government agencies, and private industry groups involved in remediation projects. Assists HQ USACE, PM Districts, MMRP design centers, and project management districts in executing their public involvement activities, which may include facilitating the systematic planning process, presenting public education/outreach, assisting with public meetings, and any other communication activities with the public or stakeholders. Reviews environmental engineering and military munitions aspects of work performed by USACE military munitions design centers, districts and consulting engineering firms and analyzes and formulates specialized engineering solutions to unusual problems.

Other Conditions and Requirements

This is a DHA announcement. Veteran's Preference does not apply.

Must meet suitability for Federal employment.

You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Personnel security investigation required.

Will be required to serve a 2-year probationary period.

This is a (18) Career Field position.

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities.

Direct deposit of pay is required.

Duty location negotiable after selection.

Salary range per annum, plus applicable locality supplement (dependent on selected duty location). 

Travel Requirements:   Less than 20% Temporary Duty Travel required.

Telework Eligible:  Yes, as determined by agency policy.

Relocation:  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.

Hiring Incentive:  Hiring incentives such as a recruitment bonus, enhanced leave accrual and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines the incentive is in the best interest of the government.

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.