Lead Biologist, GS-XXXX-13 (105811)

Announcement Type

TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

South Atlantic Division (SAD) - Savannah District

Locations (City, State)

Savannah, GA

Position Overview/Duties

Opening and Closing Dates: 16 December 2025 - 11 January 2026

Position Title: Lead Biologist, GS-XXXX-13 (105811)

Duty Location(s): Savannah, GA

Duties:

Responsible for ensuring the efficient and effective execution of all phases of assigned projects. Leads and mentors other project managers on the execution of marine and complex projects and programs. Serves as the District's primary point of contact for marine and complex projects and programs including any port authority project and represents the district with customers, other agencies, congressional representatives, and other external organizations and higher authorities. Applies an extensive technical knowledge of coastal and maritime resources, other local, state and federal agency processes, requirements, laws and regulations to execute regulatory projects and decision making. Assures projects and programs are processed in accordance with management and Regulatory program goals. Coordinates with other marine and complex projects and programs specialists across the Corps and other agencies. Also, assures early/advanced identification of complex and unique project and program issues and then develops and executes solutions to those issues. Solutions for programmatic issues will significantly improve future conditions.

Other Conditions and Requirements

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

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.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 25% 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 telework.

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

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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/

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.