Supervisory Biologist, GS-XXXX-14, (59987)

Announcement Type

TARP - Internal Opportunity (Non-Comp/VIOP)

Position Type

Temporary

Position Not To Exceed (NTE) Time

NTE 180 -Days

USACE Organization

South Atlantic Division (SAD) - Charleston District

Locations (City, State)

Charleston, SC

Position Overview/Duties

This position is to recruit a 180-Day Detail for South Atlantic Division, Charleston, District, Chief, Regulatory Division- TDY expenses will be 100% paid by SAC

Open/Close: 27 February - 06 March, 2025

Duties: Incumbent serves as Chief, Regulatory Division with full responsibility for administering and enforcing the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Regulatory Program in the Charleston District. The program is responsible to protect the nation’s aquatic resources, while allowing reasonable development through fair, flexible and balanced permit decisions. The program’s direction is to improve and enhance the physical, biological and chemical integrity of the nation's water resources and ensuring that regulated activities in these waters are not contrary to the public interest, considering environmental, social, and economic concerns.

Other Conditions and Requirements

This job opportunity is open to CURRENT, PERMANENT USACE EMPLOYEES ONLY.

This opportunity is being announced through the USACE Voluntary Internal Opportunities Program (VIOP). Current, permanent USACE employees with noncompetitive eligibility to be placed in this position are eligible to apply. This Program may only be utilized for noncompetitive placements, to include voluntary reassignments, promotions not-to-exceed 120 days, voluntary changes to lower grade, details, and deployment opportunities. Employees interested in permanent or temporary promotions longer than 120 days must apply through USAJOBS, or other approved merit procedures or hiring authorities. Temporary or term employees and Department of Army Fellows assigned to USACE will not be considered for positions or assignments through VIOP.

Minimum Education Requirement: 

Basic Requirements Degree: biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position -OR-Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. And/OR- 1 year equivalent to at least next lower grade 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.
• 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 10% 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 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.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.

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.