Summary 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. About the Position: This announcement is NOT intended for current, permanent Army employees. Current, permanent Army employees who would like to be consider for this time-limited assignment should instead apply to Announcement # CERL249637269840. Responsibilities GS-7/9: With assistance from Supervisor, or qualified team member, review and evaluate permit applications to the Regulatory Permit Program pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. GS-7/9: With assistance, provide sound technical judgment based upon existing environmental/cultural resource/endangered species regulations in order to recommend to higher level, the issuance, denial or conditioning of Federal permits. GS-7/9 With assistance, use sound judgment when evaluating proposed activities to assess environmental effects, identify possible alternative solutions and formulate mitigation requirements. GS-7/9: With assistance, identify and document the limits of Waters of the United States based upon current regulations, policy and guidance. GS-7/9/11: Coordinate regulatory issues with the public, state and federal resource agencies, local government, higher headquarters and other Federal, state and private groups to ensure concerns are considered. GS-7/9/11: Develop and maintain effective relationships with a variety of stakeholders including representatives from Federal, State and local environmental and planning agencies. GS-7/9/11: Gather technical information from a wide variety of sources and integrate into the Regulatory decision-making process. GS-7/9/11: Manage copious amounts of information, including internet-based resources, Geographic Information Systems, technical literature, regulations, policy and guidance in order to ensure decisions have the most current information available. GS-9/11: Identify and document the limits of Waters of the United States based upon current regulations, policy and guidance. GS-11: Review and evaluate permit applications to the Regulatory Permit Program pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. GS-11: Provide sound technical judgment based upon existing environmental/cultural resource/endangered species regulations in order to recommend to higher level, the issuance, denial or conditioning of Federal permits. GS-11: Use sound judgment when evaluating proposed activities to assess environmental effects, identify possible alternative solutions and formulate mitigation requirements. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Biologist: A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position. OR B. Combination of Education and Experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Basic Requirement for Environmental Engineer: Click here for the 0819 basic qualifications. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Basic Requirement for Physcial Scientist: Click here for 1301 basic qualifications. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Basic Requirement for Geologist: Click here for 1350 basic qualification In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience for GS-7: One year of specialized experience which includes: Experience assisting in the preparation of accurate and detailed documentation, e.g., environmental assessments (EAs) or Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), public interest review (PIR) and Section 404(b)(1) Guidelines analysis, correspondence and other types of documents as required. Under supervision from senior personnel, assist in developing or re-evaluating general permits (GPs) and making recommendations on the issuance or re-issuance of (GPs), or the incorporation of regional conditions on nationwide permits. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05). OR Education: One full year of graduate level education in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: analyzing, designing, and managing natural and engineered systems. OR Superior Academic Achievement. In order to be creditable under this provision, Superior Academic Achievement must have been gained in a curriculum that is qualifying for the position to be filled, such as that identified in Education above. Superior Academic Achievement is based on: (1) Class Standing - Applicants must be in the upper third of the graduating class in the college, university, or major subdivision, such as the College of Liberal Arts or the School of Business Administration, based on completed courses; OR (2) Grade-Point Average (G.P.A.) - Applicants must have a grade-point average of either (a) 3.0 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B" or better) as recorded on your official transcript, or as computed based on 4 years of education, or as computed based on courses completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum; or (b) 3.5 or higher out of a possible 4.0 ("B+" or better) based on the average of the required courses completed in the major field or the required courses in the major field completed during the final 2 years of the curriculum.; OR (3) Honor Society Membership - Applicants may be considered eligible based on membership in one of the approved national scholastic honor societies listed by the Association of College Honor Societies (https://www.achsnatl.org/). OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 18. Add the two percentages. Specialized Experience GS-09: One year of specialized experience which includes: Experience in planning, directing, monitoring, and executing a similar program to the Regulatory Permit Program, pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Similar experiences includes: Preparation of accurate and detailed documentation, e.g., environmental assessments (EAs) or Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), public interest review (PIR) and Section 404(b)(1) Guidelines analysis, correspondence and other types of documents as required. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-07). OR Education: Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: analyzing, designing, and managing natural and engineered systems. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. SEE EDUCATION SECTION BELOW FOR ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Education ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST ALSO BE MET: Specialized Experience for GS-11: One year of specialized experience which includes: Experience planning, directing, monitoring, and executing a similar program to the Regulatory Permit Program, pursuant to Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. Similar experiences including the review of permit applications for project such as residential or commercial development, transportation, and/or mitigation related proposals. Administered and enforced, or assisted in managing, the program in compliance with governing public laws, regulations, interagency agreements, and policies of higher headquarters. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-09). OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position, such as: analyzing, designing, and managing natural and engineered systems. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) beyond the second year (total graduate semester hours minus 36) by 18. Add the two percentages. 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/ Additional Information 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. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) 18 Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. 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/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.htm for more information. 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. Incentive may be authorized if found to be in the Government best Interest are: Superior Qualification; Relocation; Recruitment; Student Loan Repayment; Credit for Non-Federal & Uniform service. Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE 3 Years. Term appointments may be extended beyond of six (6) years, up to eight (8) years. With DoD approval, term appointments may be extended beyond eight (8) years. Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a Term Appointment will be appointed/converted into a Term Appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position. Highly recommend adding: Current, Permanent Army employees that are eligible and would like to be considered for a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) 3 years will need to apply to Announcement # CERL249637269840 at the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/785796900