Interdisciplinary, GS-XXXX-13 (61013)

Announcement Type

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville (HNC)

Locations (City, State)

Omaha, NE

Position Overview/Duties

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: For the GS-13, Specialized Experience: 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). 

1. Providing technical guidance (environmental or chemical engineering, geology, geophysics), advice, and assistance regarding Hazardous, Toxic and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) and/or Military Munitions Response Program (MMRP) in the preparation of CERCLA (or similar programs) evaluations and assessments. 

2. Developing, reviewing, and recommending applicable technical policies, procedures, and other guidance materials pertaining to CERCLA (or similar programs) cleanup and compliance aspects of HTRW and/or MMRP projects including engineering regulations, manuals, and guide scopes of work; and 

3. Providing critical technical review of HTRW and/or MMRP projects to include regulatory, environmental and/or chemical engineering, geophysical or geologic evaluations to justify removal, remedial, or no actions; technical aspects of scopes of work, work plans, investigation reports, feasibility studies, design reports and plans and specifications generated by USACE districts nationwide; or guidelines and regulations to protect safety and health of personnel at remediation sites.

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

Other Conditions and Requirements

Qualifications Requirements: 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. 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.

 Basic Requirement for an Engineer (Civil or Environmental): Please refer to the Office of Personnel Management website at the following links for information regarding basic qualification requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions0800.pdf

Basic Requirement for a Chemical Engineer: Please refer to the Office of Personnel Management website at the following links for information regarding basic qualification requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/chemical-engineering-series-0893

Basic Requirement for a Geologist: Please refer to the Office of Personnel Management website at the following links for information regarding basic qualification requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/geology-series-1350. 

Basic Requirement for a Geophysicist: Please refer to the Office of Personnel Management website at the following links for information regarding basic qualification requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/geophysics-series-1313/ 

Basic Requirement for a Physical Scientist: Please refer to the Office of Personnel Management website at the following links for information regarding basic qualification requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1300/general-physical-science-series-1301/ In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

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

This is an Interdisciplinary position with the following disciplines: 

Civil Engineer, 0810

Chemical Engineer, GS-1301 

Environmental Engineer, 0893 

Geologist, GS-1350

Geophysicist, GS-1313

Physical Scientist, GS-1301

- Incentives may be approved. 

- 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 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. 

- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant (https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public? id=kb_article&sysparm_article=KB0016277) information sheet. 

-This is a (n) 18 Career Field position. 

- You may claim military spouse preference (MSP). 

- If an MSP applicant is determined best qualified and selected, placement must be at the full performance level for priority consideration. 

 - Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. 

- Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). 

 - If you are a federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above.

 -  Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website (http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce restructuring/employee guide-to-career-transition/)  

 -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.  When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilian employees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax Deduction/ (https://www.dfas.mil/civilian employees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses Tax-Deduction/) for more information.

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.