This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/642991300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
About the Position: This announcement is using the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit for a variety of positions.
Who May Apply: US Citizens
This is an Open Continuous Job Announcement with a closing date of December 31, 2022.
Applicants must reapply every 90 days to remain eligible for consideration.
Resumes may be pulled two weeks after the Job Announcement opening date and as vacancies occur with each district.
03/16/2022 to 12/31/2022
$36,118 - $79,093 per year
Salary will be set based upon the grade level and location at which selection is made.
GS 5 - 9
No
Occasional travel - Some positions may require occasional work travel. This requirement will be identified at the time the job offer is made.
Yes—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.
Multiple Appointment Types - This announcement may be used to fill Permanent, Temporary. and/or Term positions.
Multiple Schedules - This announcement may be used to fill Full-time and Part-time positions.
Competitive
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0401 General Natural Resources Management And Biological Sciences
No
No
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To qualify for this position applicants must meet qualifications by one of the ways below (experience or education). Please read the vacancy thoroughly to ensure you understand all requirements.
GS-05: Meet Basic Education Requirements.
GS-7 level: Meet the Specialized Experience requirements or via education options (defined in Education section):
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-5 grade level in the Federal service.
Geographer - compiling geographic facts from a variety of specified sources (i.e. drawing from specified maps, charts, and other source materials) in accordance with established procedures and criteria; ascertaining discrepancies in data and remedying simpler ones; and utilizing a variety of basic geographic tools and sources.
Biologist - developing geo-referenced digital databases for use as graphic thematic displays; for incorporation into GIS databases for attribution and analyses, and for inclusion into other existing databases; experience working with digital cartographic data for incorporation into GIS databases.
Ecologist - compiling data or performing field tasks to contribute to reports on scientific data, conditions, and problems; preparing accurate and detailed documentation, such as environmental assessments or Environmental Impact Statements.
Accountant - using professional accounting and auditing knowledge; assist in preparing audit work papers and providing recommendations in the solution of accounting and operational problems; gather, organize, and evaluate accounting data in complex areas and quickly separate essential from nonessential data, utilizing accounting regulations and laws to provide customer service to employees and management officials, researching or investigating accounting report related problems or errors, identifying discrepancies in accounting and financial data, input financial data into a financial management system, and generate financial or accounting reports using a financial management system.
Landscape Architect/Architect- accomplishing developmental assignments utilizing basic architect techniques, procedures, and methods; and interpreting and explaining basic computations and calculations related to standard architect work.
Engineering - applying basic methods and technical engineering techniques to develop engineering products for civil works projects, specific to the technical discipline under consideration (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering) or Architect.
General Physicist - utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases and software for report and map production; applying survey principles to evaluate results from survey data; providing environmental data during environmental inspections to individuals as requested; developing guidance for distribution.
Geologist - taking samples; handling various types of instruments and equipment; reporting findings orally and in writing; performing field work which includes technical observance of exploration and classification of geologic materials in accordance with field manual; field mapping; and interpretation of data.
GS-9 level: Meet the Specialized Experience requirements or via education options (defined in Education section):
Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-7 grade level in the Federal service.
Geographer- developing geo-referenced digital databases for use as graphic thematic displays; for incorporation into GIS databases for attribution and analyses, and for inclusion into other existing databases; experience working with digital cartographic data for incorporation into GIS databases.
Biologist - using standardized biological practices, principles and techniques in the planning and implementing environmental, recreational and natural resource management activities at a water resources project; experience in natural resource management and related laws, policies and regulations as it pertains to biodiversity, threatened and endangered species, wetland protection, cultural resources and agricultural lease program.
Ecologist - preparing feasibility level water resource studies which may involve navigation or flood control and/or other water resource development activities; assisting in the scoping of data collection and analysis to understand the effects of alternative plans to support water resources planning reports and decision documents; assisting with the development of plans of study (POS), project study plans (PSP) or other long range comprehensive planning documents with internal/external customers to determine resource, manpower, budget, or allocations needed.
Accountant/Auditor - using accounting principles, concepts and methods, and organizational functions and programs to control financial operations and keep obligations and expenditures within the limits established by appropriation, allotment, apportionment, work allowance, and purpose established by law. Experience providing professional accounting analysis for resource management, financial service, and accounting processes conducted by the organization.
Landscape Architect/Architect- accomplishing developmental assignments utilizing standard architect techniques, procedures, and methods; analyzing and interpreting findings; and completing limited or portions of architectural designs and projects.
Engineering - applying advanced methods and technical engineering techniques to develop engineering products for civil works projects, specific to the technical discipline under consideration (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Architecture).
General Physicist - interpreting and applying scientific guidelines to evaluate data; preparing reports from data findings; establishing and/or maintain a geographic database of various formats of survey data; utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases and software for report and map production
Geologist - performing geological studies and preliminary analyses; performing calculations and applying correction factors; plotting of preliminary prediction values for portions of larger studies; identifying fossils, rock samples, and determining extent of formations.
To qualify for these Professional Series, you must first meet the Basic Education Requirements below (Click on the series you're interested to be taken to the basic requirement):
At the GS-7 level applicants can qualify based on meeting the Specialized Experience requirements (defined in experience section), a combination of experience and education, or by meeting the requirements for Superior Academic Achievement (SAA):
Superior Academic Achievement (SAA):
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 B above. Superior Academic Achievement is based on:
(1) Class Standing - You 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.) - You 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 - You 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/). (NOTE: You must attach a copy of your transcripts and/or verification of class standing for further verification.)
Substitution of Education for Experience:
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
Substitution of Education for Experience (Landscape Architect ONLY):
Successful completion of a five-year program of study of at least 160 semester hours, in an accredited college or university, leading to a bachelor's degree in landscape architecture.
Combination of Experience and Education:
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.
At the GS-9 level applicants can qualify based on meeting the Specialized Experience requirements (defined in Experience section), education substitution, or by a combination of experience and education.
Substitution of Education for Experience:
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.
Combination of Experience and Education:
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.
ADMINISTRATIVE CAREERS WITH AMERICA (ACWA) ASSESSMENT: Some series on this job announcement are covered under the Administrative Careers With America (ACWA) examining program. The ACWA Program for entry-level hiring is at the GS-05 or GS-07 grade levels. These are developmental positions with non-competitive promotion potential to the GS-11. You will serve in an entry level, developmental capacity to acquire the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities with non-competitive promotion potential to the GS-11 when all work can be performed at that level and all other requirements are met. Post-secondary students must meet the qualification requirements for the position and take pass the ACWA assessment prior to being non-competitively converted.
In order to meet the basic education requirement or qualify based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.
If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.
Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.
The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist (External).
As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
1. Your resume:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/31/2022 to receive consideration
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/642991300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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