INTERDISCIPLINARY GS-XXXX-12

Announcement Type

TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

Northwestern Division (NWD) - Seattle District

Locations (City, State)

Bellingham, WA

Seattle, WA

Spokane, WA

Vancouver, WA

Lacey, WA

Position Overview/Duties

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

You will serve as a project manager in the Regulatory Branch who evaluates Department of the Army (DA) permit applications and compliance cases for activities in waters of the U.S. and/or navigable waters of the U.S.

Major Duties:

- Evaluate permit applications.
- Conduct compliance inspections of activities in waters of the United States authorized under the Clean Water Act, the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, and/or the Marine Protection, Research and Sanctuaries Act.
- Aid in the development of procedures to implement directives from higher authority.
- Serve as District representative in groups and task forces with missions of interest to the regulatory program.
- Implement initiatives that facilitate effective, efficient, and consistent administration of the regulatory program.

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Minimum Education Requirement for each of the following occupational series :

Basic Requirement for Biologist (0401):
Please see the individual Occupational Requirement on OPM: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/general-natural-resources-management-and-biological-sciences-series-0401

Basic Requirement for Ecologist (0408):
Please see the individual Occupational Requirement on OPM: www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/ecology-series-0408

Basic Requirement for Soil Conservationist (0457):
Please see the individual Occupational Requirement on OPM: www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/soil-conservation-series-0457/

Basic Requirement for Forester (0460):
Please see the individual Occupational Requirement on OPM: www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/forestry-series-0460/

Basic Requirement for Soil Scientist (0470):
Please see the individual Occupational Requirement on OPM: www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/soil-science-series-0470/

Basic Requirement for Fishery Biologist (0482):
Please see the individual Occupational Requirement on OPM: www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/fish-biology-series-0482/

Basic Requirement for Wildlife Biologist (0486):
Please see the individual Occupational Requirement on OPM: www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0400/wildlife-biology-series-0486/

Basic Requirement for Civil or Environmental Engineer (0810 or 0819):
Please see the Individual Occupational Requirement on OPM: www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

In addition to meeting at least one of the basic requirements above, to qualify for this position, you must also meet the qualification requirement listed below:

Minimum Experience Requirement for the GS-12 Grade Level:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes working with a regulatory program to evaluate impact on aquatic resources AND interpret regulations and guidelines. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11).

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Other Conditions and Requirements

- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Must obtain and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, upon entering the position and annually thereafter.
- Temporary travel for duty may be up to 25%.

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
This is a Science, Engineering and Analysis Career Field position.
Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is NOT authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
Eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled".
The following incentives may be authorized: Student Loan Repayment, Advanced In-hire, Relocation Incentive, Recruitment Incentive or Advanced Leave Accrual.

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/

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.