Geologist, GS-1350-13 (84350)
Jacksonville, FL, San Juan, Puerto RicoSouth Atlantic Division (SAD) – Caribbean District84350Announcement Type
TARP - Internal Opportunity (Non-Comp/VIOP)
Position Type
Permanent
USACE Organization
South Atlantic Division (SAD) – Caribbean District
Locations (City, State)
Jacksonville, FL
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Position Overview/Duties
Come serve as a Geologist for Task Force VIPR!
Incumbent will serve as Senior Geologist for blasting and quarry investigation/development, and technical advisor for engineering aspects of geologic investigations programs throughout the TF VIPR. Utilizes a broad and varied design experience in projects involving tunneling, design of deep foundations bearing on rock, rock slope design, gravity structures bearing on rock, reinforcement, foundation treatment and quarry development. Based on a comprehensive knowledge of geological and engineering policies and techniques, incumbent provides expertise and guidance to key officials and counterparts in the TF VIPR. This includes participation in major issue Review Conferences and membership on major Independent Review Teams.
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to develop generationally resilient infrastructure in communities across Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. Come work on some of USACE's most challenging and unique Flood Risk Management mega projects
Other Conditions and Requirements
Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands are lands of beauty and tropical wonder but also significant storm impacts and life-threatening flooding. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to develop generationally resilient infrastructure in communities across Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. If you are a leader with a passion for solving complex engineering challenges and enjoy working in a strong team environment, we need you for one of USACE's most unique programs. (add link to the movie and/or webpage).
Candidate must have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. You may be expected to travel up to 25% for this position
To learn more about Task Force Virgin Islands Puerto Rico click here
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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.